Cheaper flights to Cebu/Manila

How is it that flights from Prague to Cebu are so expensive? I know big airlines have to have OP (operated flights) with other airlines in and out Ruzyne but that's no reason to charge more. What's more is that you can't even have much choice on when you will fly because the flights are not that frequent. I have a reason to rant--neighboring countries like Austria and Germany not only have frequent schedules, they do have much cheaper flights going straight to Cebu.

One airline that often flies there is Qatar Airways. I found this out after several hours of internet dwelling. The tickets are several thousands (in crowns) cheaper than other airlines such as KLM or Cathay Pacific. I browsed KLM's e-ticket last night and almost fainted when the total amount for two round trip Prague-Cebu reached almost up to 80k in crowns. With Qatar Airlines it only totalled 46K. The catch is you have to take the flight from Vienna, Frankfurt or Munich. Still, what a difference. The train or bus ticket from Prague to Munich or Vienna doesn't cost 15K per person, does it? I just have to get a Schengen visa to travel without a hitch but that's no sweat.

Thanks also to the ever reliable Google, I learned the airline has an office in Prague. It's right here.