A source of mine tells me that due to a lot of "integration issues" the merged programme will most likely not be launched until 2006, Q1. This source is usually pretty good, so maybe we have some time (either that or they'll chip away at benefits, bit by bit, between now and then).

I would most definitely welcome such 'integration issues'!

Same here

What date were they saying anyway for the integration?

Dont hold your breath! As per when they made the last changes very little info was given before they actually introduced the new program; KLM are not the best of communicators.

The original plan was the programme to kick off in 2005.

Given that it undoubtedly is the best way of ensuring that FD members will lose all faith in the program, KL are more than likely to adopt this course of action.

johan

Tounge in cheek I emailed FD with the very simple question " Will you be honoring your recently announced Lifetime PE for those who have been RW / PE for 10 years or more when you change the FD program?" The reply:

Dear Mr. S,

Thank you for your email.

In our most recent FD News you have been able to read that at the end of this summer, KLM,
Northwest and Continental Airlines expect to join the SkyTeam alliance - currently comprising
AeroMexico, Air France, Alitalia, Czech Airlines, Delta and Korean Air.

If/when this would mean any changes for the FD program, our members will be informed accordingly.

Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our helpdesk.

Yours sincerely,

So be ready to "be informed accordingly"!