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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.
SkyTeam unveils new SkyCare&Protect health protocols
This new alliance-wide pledge sees all 19 airline partners support a series of personal safety measures to help protect passengers and airline employees when they travel on or between members.
Airline alliances call for aviation sector support
The three major airline alliances have called on governments and stakeholders to take action to alleviate the unprecedented challenges faced by the industry amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.