DL to buy 49% stake in VS (from SQ)
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Full details here:
http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=1822
No mention of Virgin joining SkyTeam.
http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=1822
No mention of Virgin joining SkyTeam.
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Full details here:
http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=1822
No mention of Virgin joining SkyTeam.
http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=1822
No mention of Virgin joining SkyTeam.
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I'll split the announcement news off into their own thread with a new title so it's apparent the deal is done.
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Glad to see a deal is finally done. This should be an interesting JV and from my perspective puts a new lease of life into Virgin Atlantic.
One would assume SkyTeam integration would be forthcoming too though when exactly is anybody's guess
One would assume SkyTeam integration would be forthcoming too though when exactly is anybody's guess
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No AF-KL contamination, as was rumoured over the last few days.
SkyTeam or not - and not for as long as possible - crediting DL flights to Flying Club is far more useful than devaluation of VS miles in SkyTeam, for me at least.
Delta's announcement concentrates on the transatlantic advantages of the agreement, barely mentioning other VS routes. I hope they they won't be cannibalised.
SkyTeam or not - and not for as long as possible - crediting DL flights to Flying Club is far more useful than devaluation of VS miles in SkyTeam, for me at least.
Delta's announcement concentrates on the transatlantic advantages of the agreement, barely mentioning other VS routes. I hope they they won't be cannibalised.
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No AF-KL contamination, as was rumoured over the last few days.
SkyTeam or not - and not for as long as possible - crediting DL flights to Flying Club is far more useful than devaluation of VS miles in SkyTeam, for me at least.
Delta's announcement concentrates on the transatlantic advantages of the agreement, barely mentioning other VS routes. I hope they they won't be cannibalised.
SkyTeam or not - and not for as long as possible - crediting DL flights to Flying Club is far more useful than devaluation of VS miles in SkyTeam, for me at least.
Delta's announcement concentrates on the transatlantic advantages of the agreement, barely mentioning other VS routes. I hope they they won't be cannibalised.
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Delta on the other hand have from the get go said lets have a JV and work closely together! Just saw the webinar of the press conference it looks like it si all go from both sides with loads of enthusiasm.
The geography of VS/DL is also much suited to a closer relationship than that of SQ/VS.
In saying that SQ are always rumoured to be on the outer side of STAR, whereas DL is a founding member... so I would expect DL to be pushing for Skyteam entrance fromt heir 3 board members on the VS board.
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Well SQ were not a very active shareholder, lets be honest. I believe they were just looking at having a stake in the western travel market. But now things have changed, Middle East carriers have changed alot too.
Delta on the other hand have from the get go said lets have a JV and work closely together! Just saw the webinar of the press conference it looks like it si all go from both sides with loads of enthusiasm.
The geography of VS/DL is also much suited to a closer relationship than that of SQ/VS.
In saying that SQ are always rumoured to be on the outer side of STAR, whereas DL is a founding member... so I would expect DL to be pushing for Skyteam entrance fromt heir 3 board members on the VS board.
Delta on the other hand have from the get go said lets have a JV and work closely together! Just saw the webinar of the press conference it looks like it si all go from both sides with loads of enthusiasm.
The geography of VS/DL is also much suited to a closer relationship than that of SQ/VS.
In saying that SQ are always rumoured to be on the outer side of STAR, whereas DL is a founding member... so I would expect DL to be pushing for Skyteam entrance fromt heir 3 board members on the VS board.
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