New additions to Skyteam?
Apr 1, 2001, 9:25 am
#1
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New additions to Skyteam?
Hi all,
There was a lot of talk in March on subject of expansion of Skyteam. Alitalia had talks with Air France. There is also gossip on Thai Airways and maybe even Swissair coming
. I was wondering if anyone had some more info. Did someone see or hear something about what is the status.
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Cheers,
Brenno.
There was a lot of talk in March on subject of expansion of Skyteam. Alitalia had talks with Air France. There is also gossip on Thai Airways and maybe even Swissair coming
. I was wondering if anyone had some more info. Did someone see or hear something about what is the status. ------------------
Cheers,
Brenno.
Apr 2, 2001, 10:14 am
#2
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I'll put my money on China Southern.
They are already in the DL fold, and have been running an FF program for several years.
I suspect all three major alliances are looking closely at China. It will be a big coup for whichever alliance gets the first mainland carrier. To date, when I travel inside China, my selections are dictated pretty much by schedule alone.
However, if status miles were added to the mix, that would bring a new incentive to the table.
[This message has been edited by AC*SE (edited 04-03-2001).]
They are already in the DL fold, and have been running an FF program for several years.
I suspect all three major alliances are looking closely at China. It will be a big coup for whichever alliance gets the first mainland carrier. To date, when I travel inside China, my selections are dictated pretty much by schedule alone.
However, if status miles were added to the mix, that would bring a new incentive to the table.
[This message has been edited by AC*SE (edited 04-03-2001).]
Apr 2, 2001, 3:13 pm
#4
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While i could be wrong, I'm pretty sure that the current aviation treaties between the PRC and USA don't allow for full inclusion in airline alliances. It doesn't allow for shared FF benefits and things like that.
Apr 3, 2001, 11:39 am
#6
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I am not aware of any Air Services Agreement that wades into the area of loyalty marketing schemes.
The only significant restriction I can think of is the AA/BA trans-atlantic rule, which came about by reason of anti-trust, not Air Services.
(e.g. UA MP can earn on BD flights trans-atl, and vice versa. This would not be the case if the Air Services agreement interfered.)
The only significant restriction I can think of is the AA/BA trans-atlantic rule, which came about by reason of anti-trust, not Air Services.
(e.g. UA MP can earn on BD flights trans-atl, and vice versa. This would not be the case if the Air Services agreement interfered.)
Apr 3, 2001, 12:40 pm
#7
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AC*SE:
However, the notoriously slow to be updated UA web-site shows no indication of how many miles UA members will earn on BD transatlantic flights. Hopefully mile for mile 100% - however, coach flights in Europe "only" receive 250 miles.
However, the notoriously slow to be updated UA web-site shows no indication of how many miles UA members will earn on BD transatlantic flights. Hopefully mile for mile 100% - however, coach flights in Europe "only" receive 250 miles.
Apr 3, 2001, 2:35 pm
#8
Join Date: Dec 2000
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One of the major alliances already has China...technically. (CX is part of Oneworld.) I would think SR could join, but only if ties with SN are severed and the AA alliance is cut-off.