I wouldnt say that, after all it still is a partner with AA
That said what does LY offer any alliance, all 3 already have a nice presence into TLV , and flying beyond TLV to Asia is a royal pain so much so many Israelis chose to fly with RJ/TK to both save time and $$. And LY doesnt fly into PEK,BKK or HKG on a daily basis either
Had EK,or EY,or QR been willing to join 1 of the Big 3 (they dont want to at least not yet) I dont know if MS would be in *A today or RJ in OW. and CO is set to fly into CAI & I think AMM also next yr, I think DL is starting up or has into CAI
at least MS & RJ had what to offer for connectiong beyond their Home Base, LY simply doesnt
