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Old Apr 8, 2024 | 2:36 am
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Originally Posted by delpiero223
Here's also more info on that:
https://www.flysas.com/en/eurobonus/skyteam/

However, SAS talking about "benefits with most SkyTeam airlines" makes me wonder what SkyTeam airlines they are missing out. Are they not fully joining SkyTeam yet?
Officially not yet , but as we saw with 2 recent examples , AZ or KQ , things are complicated

Originally Posted by delpiero223
But it may also be just the same as with ITA: While technically part of the alliance, they just have to figure out all the commercial agreements regarding lounge access, award flights etc.
i think it will be like this , despite all marketing BS of seamless cross collaboration , the alliance concept goes as far as the airline wants to invest into this or is forced to do
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