Originally Posted by
SFO-RSW
Actually, the last two sets of entries into SkyTeam (Aeroflot, and before that KL-CO-NW) were both preceeded by announcements of entry date about 6 weeks in advance in each case. The announcements of entry date were posted on ST's web site as well as on the websites and inflight mags of these airlines well in advance of the entry date.
I must admit I don't recall these ! Just the after the fact announcements.