One thing the french newspaper doesn't know is that AF itself does not have a good reputation on safety, either.
I think SU has some of the best-trained pilots in the world.
At least the older ones.
Originally Posted by Andrius
From tonight's Evening Standard
Skyteam alliance looks east with Aeroflot onboard
Aeroflot will join the Skyteam airline alliance beginning of April, enabling the Russian carrier to share passengers with [Skyteam members listed].
The deal is a gamble for the alliance, which has to weigh Aeroflot's unmipressive reputation against the advantages of extending its network and opening up the east European market.
According to French newspaper La Tribune, Aeroflot will only be allowed to code-share on routes where it is using modern Airbus and Boeing aircraft. (...)