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SkyTeam anticipates three more new partners coming on line this year and has outlined the dates for their expected joining of the alliance:
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/thewan...er-join-dates/
http://www.skyteam.com/en/About-us/P...d-initiatives/
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Also pending is Garuda, which will now not be a member until at least 2014, owing to IT upgrades and integration delays. At least that's the official word.Originally Posted by Press Release
On June 28th, Middle East Airlines from Lebanon will be the next member to join SkyTeam. The alliance will welcome two additional members in 2012. Aerolíneas Argentinas is scheduled to join the alliance August 29thas the first South American member, strengthening SkyTeam network in the southern hemisphere. On November 15th, Xiamen Airlines, based in the flourishing Southeast China region, will further consolidate the alliance #1 position in Greater China.
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/thewan...er-join-dates/
http://www.skyteam.com/en/About-us/P...d-initiatives/
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Skyteam is working hard on it (same story for India)Originally Posted by rmorales
It will be nice to have a member from south america.
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I just hope AR is working hard in becoming a better airline, because at the moment they are terrible with schedule, service and outdated planes.Originally Posted by nicolas75
Skyteam is working hard on it (same story for India)
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MSPeconomist , Jul 13, 2012 8:42 pm
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There have already been some successful redemptions reported on AR domestic flights using DL miles.
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Yes, they are doing very well. They work hard for everyday. Originally Posted by nicolas75
Skyteam is working hard on it (same story for India)
I wasn't sure if Air India will ever reconsider to joins Star Alliance or Skyteam.
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Try be more patiently. Give it chance to working on it. Garuda will eventually to joins the SkyTeam.Originally Posted by freely
I certainly hope it's not garuda. Didn't have a good experience with them.
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MSPeconomist , Aug 1, 2012 7:29 pm
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They're supposedly a totally different airline now and long past the safety issues they had previously.Originally Posted by UMD
"Didn't" as in how long ago was that? Have you tried Garuda Indonesia lately?
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Supersonic Swinger , Aug 1, 2012 7:42 pm
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I've had only pleasant experiences on them, it's just a shame that their IT transition looks to have held up entry into SkyTeam for another 18 months...Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
They're supposedly a totally different airline now and long past the safety issues they had previously.
#13
howtofreetravel , Aug 11, 2012 5:23 pm
Used to be 'flymanbeast'
So another airline is joining which i am not allowed to use... great
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howtofreetravel , Aug 13, 2012 7:54 pm
Used to be 'flymanbeast'
Guessing jewish people are not allowed on the Lebanon airline right?