From Business Week interview with Air France CEO Jean-Cyril Spinetta (http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/may2003/nf20030520_0725_db053.htm)

Q: What's the next step for the SkyTeam alliance, which already includes Air France, Delta, and Alitalia?

A: KLM is now considering whether to join SkyTeam. We've been in discussion with them for quite a few months. The recent code-sharing accord in the U.S. between Northwest and Continental Airlines puts more pressure on KLM to partner with SkyTeam. That would be good news for SkyTeam. But it's up to KLM to decide.