CMB using SkyTeam
Jan 3, 2025 | 10:28 am
#1
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CMB using SkyTeam
Hello, is it possible to fly to Sri Lanka (CMB) using SkyTeam? It looks like KE does not fly there. I hoping to connect in ICN.
Jan 3, 2025 | 10:40 am
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MU flies there to/from PVG and a couple of other places. I believe that's it for SkyTeam options, as SV stopped serving CMB during the pandemic.
Jan 3, 2025 | 10:47 am
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KL/AF look to offer connections via BLR on IndiGo (no DL earning on IndiGo flights).
Jan 3, 2025 | 12:29 pm
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Jan 3, 2025 | 1:01 pm
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China Eastern flies to CMB. But if you are hoping to connect only in ICN, that seems to narrow your choices.
It would be helpful if you provided your origin, and what you are seeking to optimize (miles earning, elite benefits, etc.)
It would be helpful if you provided your origin, and what you are seeking to optimize (miles earning, elite benefits, etc.)
Jan 3, 2025 | 1:36 pm
#6
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My point of origin is MKE. I am not married to an ICN connection. I just find that ICN is great for an overnight rest after the long flight, even using Delta One.
I am also thinking of flying to IST on DL/KL/AF. Then flying on to CMB on TK or even connecting in Qatar if I can use their transit package where
you can stay in Doha for a couple of nights before continuing on.
Thank you all for your thoughtful answers. They are really helpful!
I am also thinking of flying to IST on DL/KL/AF. Then flying on to CMB on TK or even connecting in Qatar if I can use their transit package where
you can stay in Doha for a couple of nights before continuing on.
Thank you all for your thoughtful answers. They are really helpful!
Jan 3, 2025 | 2:08 pm
#7
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Since DL doesn't fly to CMB... I'm going to lock this thread up.
One way to answer this question easily is to use Google Flights and filter on "Skyteam" alliance. ATL-CMB requires a 48 hour transit through JFK and an 18-hour layover in PVG. There are no legal routes from MKE that I could find on a handful of selected dates.
One way to answer this question easily is to use Google Flights and filter on "Skyteam" alliance. ATL-CMB requires a 48 hour transit through JFK and an 18-hour layover in PVG. There are no legal routes from MKE that I could find on a handful of selected dates.