Skyteam News
SAS reaches major milestone with SkyTeam membership
SAS has officially joined the SkyTeam global airline alliance, marking a major milestone for the airline. By joining SkyTeam, SAS contributes to the alliance’s strategic focus on operational synergies and sustainability.
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Joining SkyTeam on September 1
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will officially join the SkyTeam Alliance as of September 1, 2024. We’ve known that since the move was finalized with SkyTeam and Scandinavian Airlines jointly signing an Alliance Adherence Agreement on April 29, 2024. The news that the Scandinavian flag carrier, commonly known as SAS, would switch from Star Alliance to SkyTeam was originally announced back on October 2, 2023.
SkyTeam’s Santiago Lounge Now Welcomes Priority Pass Members for Enhanced Travel Experience
SkyTeam’s branded Lounge at Santiago International Airport is now open to Priority Pass members traveling on flights operated or marketed by SkyTeam member airlines, including codeshare services with airline partners such as LATAM, regardless of cabin class or Frequent Flyer status.
SkyTeam Introduces Carry-on Calculator for Seamless Hand Baggage Compliance Across Member Airlines
New tool clarifies correct hand baggage allowance when connecting across carriers
Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam alliance
Virgin Atlantic is formally joining SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, at a signing ceremony in London yesterday. The move means Virgin Atlantic becomes SkyTeam’s first and only UK member airline, enhancing the alliance’s transatlantic network and services to and from Heathrow and Manchester airports.
SkyTeam Upgrades Innovative App for Elite Plus, First and Business Class Customers
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has upgraded its innovative SkyPriority Panel Audit App for Elite Plus, First and Business Class customers. Travelers can now complete quick surveys rating their experience of 750 airport lounges, including SkyTeam-branded lounges in Dubai, Istanbul, Santiago de Chile, Sydney and Vancouver, as well as review SkyPriority touchpoints at more than 970 airports.
Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam alliance in early 2023
SkyTeam and Virgin Atlantic have today announced that the UK airline will join as the newest member of the alliance in early 2023. The airline will become the only UK-based member or the alliance.
SkyTeam reopens new look Sydney Lounge redesigned with sustainability in mind
SkyTeam Elite Plus, First and Business Class customers flying from Sydney will enjoy a warm welcome, enhanced amenities and a more sustainable experience in SkyTeam’s dedicated lounge which reopens this week.
Airline alliances call for global standards to reopen aviation
The three global airline alliances are calling on G7 governments to agree on a common set of travel and health standards to enable the safe reopening of borders.
Airline alliances support global slot relief measures
The three global alliances believe the proposals deliver a balanced, global approach to preserve international connectivity, maintain consumer choice and aid future industry recovery.
Airline alliances call for globally harmonised approach to Covid-19
SkyTeam, oneworld and Star Alliance urged governments to implement new ICAO guidelines for passenger testing and the adoption of digital health pass technology.
Global airline alliances welcome passengers back
The three global airline alliances - Star Alliance, oneworld and SkyTeam - have come together to highlight the measures airlines are adopting to assure the well-being of customers while traveling.