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		bobthepanda on July 6, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Air France denied my delay compensation, so I chal... It’s interesting because you could say the same about Asian carriers and yet Singapore, Cathay Pacific, JAL etc. are all quite proud and beloved.

kenhwang on July 6, 2023 | [–]

Because they have competent local competition. ANA is very evenly matched with JAL. Same with HKA and Cathay Pacific. Even Taiwan has China Airlines (flag) and EVA.

SeenNotHeard on July 6, 2023 | [–]

JAL was privatized in 1987.

bobthepanda on July 6, 2023 | [–]

Air France-KLM, Lufthansa and BA are also privatized.

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