Skyteam News
Korean Air chief executive appointed to SkyTeam leadership
SkyTeam has announced Walter Cho, chairman and chief executive of Korean Air, as the new chairperson of its alliance board. The appointment was endorsed today at a meeting of the SkyTeam Alliance Board, which is composed of the chief executives of the 19 member airlines.
China Southern Airlines pulls out of SkyTeam
China Southern Airlines has decided not to renew its contract with SkyTeam, the global airline alliance. The move will take effect on January 1st.
SkyTeam signs new loyalty partnership with Hertz
SkyTeam has partnered with global car rental company, Hertz, becoming the first airline alliance to offer car hire benefits to frequent flyers plus the opportunity to earn miles when renting a vehicle.
Colvile appointed SkyTeam chief executive
SkyTeam has named Kristin Colvile as its new chief executive. The appointment was confirmed today at a meeting of the alliance’s governing board, which is composed of the chief executives and chairmen of the 20 member airlines.
SkyTeam introduces multi-airline award travel booking tool
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, is making it easier for frequent flyers to use their miles to book reward travel across multiple member airlines.
Vietnam Airlines continues fleet expansion with Airbus A350 arrival
Vietnam Airlines has received its 12th Airbus A350 aircraft. This is the first A350 aircraft in the world to showcase the SkyTeam livery with Vietnam Airlines logo on the fuselage.
SkyTeam launches digital airport maps for major hubs
Global airline alliance, SkyTeam, has launched a series of digital maps to help customers breeze through its global hubs, as it continues investing in technology to enhance the airport experience.
SkyTeam Rebooking tool launched to cut delays
SkyTeam has launched SkyTeam Rebooking, a technology solution designed to reduce inconvenience caused to customers by flight delays, cancellations, and diversions.
Korean Air expands codeshare deals with SkyTeam partners
Korean Air has announced that the existing codeshare agreements it has with fellow SkyTeam members Air France and Alitalia will be expanded. The carrier currently has codeshare partnerships with 33 airlines on 198 routes worldwide, including SkyTeam Partners such as Air France and Alitalia.
SkyTeam lounge now open to passengers from all classes
Air France and KLM are joining SkyTeam to welcome all passengers through the doors of the sleek SkyTeam Lounge located at Heathrow Terminal 4. All customers are now welcome, with economy passengers able to enjoy the lounge’s great facilities for a fee to be paid at the door – children under the age of 2 are free of charge.
SkyTeam sets date for Garuda Indonesia membership
SkyTeam will welcome Garuda Indonesia as its 20th member on March 5th, 2014. The national airline of Indonesia, Garuda will become SkyTeam’s second member from south-east Asia.
Romanian carrier Tarom flies into Luton
The national airline of Romania and SkyTeam member Tarom has today announced a new service to Iasi, Romania from London Luton Airport. The route will see a 134 seat Boeing 737-300 operating in a two class configuration. Services will operate twice weekly from London Luton commencing Tuesday October 29th 2013.