KLM / Skyteam is serious
 

For an article on the Dutch-language travell-portal <A HREF='http://www.wereldverkenning.nl'>wereldverkenning.nl&lt ;/A> I wrote an article on the future alliance of KLM. I had several interviews with KLM, Delta and others. Although KLM tries to keep the impression that Skyteam might be a difficult case for Northwest due to the restrictions of the DOT and that they still may change to Oneworld, Delta denies that. "The problems may be there for codesharing, but that shouldn't stop Skyteam from expanding". It seems that KLM is going to follow NW into Skyteam. The invitation has been confirmed by Alitalia, Air France, KLM and Delta and that does mean something.

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Cheers,

Brenno.

I do not know much about Skyteam. What would the advantages be for a frequent Northwest pax?

Thanks in advance

RC

RC: You would be able to fly Alitalia, Aeromexico, Air France, Czech Airlines, Korean Airlines, Delta Airlines, Continental and later KLM and earn miles (and spend them). The flights you take will help you qualify for elite. If you're entitled to lounge access you'll be welcome with all airlines. Those would be the biggest I guess.

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Cheers,

Brenno.

You would be able to get a Concourde award ticket for one...and from what I've been reading, you can now use the same award for other destinations in Europe.

And believe me the Concord is a blast!

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Cheers,

Brenno.