Originally Posted by Nevsky
If the talks (if any) move smoothly, any idea how long this usually takes?
I dont for sure but it depends on the airline, country etc..etc
here is a news flash regarding Aeroflot:
http://www.skyteam.com/EN/aboutSkyte...r/pr052404.jsp
and its still in the queue (I think its still in the queue)
General news:
http://www.skyteam.com/EN/aboutSkyte...nter/press.jsp
It takes a while, and the news archives may give you some idea.