Originally Posted by
seoulmanjr
Why would SkyTeam want an airline in the alliance where most travellers would need a transit visa just to change flights at their main hub?
This may be one of the things they need to sort out before they're even admitted as an associate, along with service levels etc.
It's probably a smart move on Skyteam's part. With all the new oil wealth flowing into the region, they lock in a significant chunk of the growth in that travel market.