SkyTeam announce UX, KQ, CM, RO entry as Associate airline
Aug 22, 2007, 12:31 am
#151
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Contacted KQ to ask
This morning I sent an email to the head of Corporate Communications,
Michael Okwiri, and asked him for a definitive answer.
Here's hoping for a reply.
Michael Okwiri, and asked him for a definitive answer.
Here's hoping for a reply.
Aug 22, 2007, 1:01 pm
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Aug 22, 2007, 5:54 pm
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Aug 22, 2007, 8:37 pm
#154
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If this is true, even ANOTHER reason to hurry up and join SkyTeam so we can get the "preferred seats"!!!
Aug 23, 2007, 8:58 pm
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I'm pretty sure that the conf # will be sufficient, but certainly the flight number and date will work. The only issue with conf #s is when the carrier and booking agent use different references for the same itinerary, which is why they may not see it with the confirmation number. The one I had from Travelocity matched that from Copa, but I have one from AmEx that doesn't match an upcoming Delta reservation. YMMV on the confirmation number, but the flight number and date will work just fine. I'm also not sure that they have preferred seating on Copa, so just ask for the seats you want and see what they say. If you want a seat map it is the same as the 73G from CO, and the SeatGuru map for that plane is the same.
Aug 24, 2007, 11:01 am
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Yes, yes and no.
I'm pretty sure that the conf # will be sufficient, but certainly the flight number and date will work. The only issue with conf #s is when the carrier and booking agent use different references for the same itinerary, which is why they may not see it with the confirmation number. The one I had from Travelocity matched that from Copa, but I have one from AmEx that doesn't match an upcoming Delta reservation. YMMV on the confirmation number, but the flight number and date will work just fine. I'm also not sure that they have preferred seating on Copa, so just ask for the seats you want and see what they say. If you want a seat map it is the same as the 73G from CO, and the SeatGuru map for that plane is the same.
I'm pretty sure that the conf # will be sufficient, but certainly the flight number and date will work. The only issue with conf #s is when the carrier and booking agent use different references for the same itinerary, which is why they may not see it with the confirmation number. The one I had from Travelocity matched that from Copa, but I have one from AmEx that doesn't match an upcoming Delta reservation. YMMV on the confirmation number, but the flight number and date will work just fine. I'm also not sure that they have preferred seating on Copa, so just ask for the seats you want and see what they say. If you want a seat map it is the same as the 73G from CO, and the SeatGuru map for that plane is the same.
Aug 29, 2007, 11:08 am
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Aug 29, 2007, 4:51 pm
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Sep 2, 2007, 8:56 am
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EUA for NW elite on Copa
As I said, wait until the second. Oh, it is the second. 
Actually, when I flew yesterday on Copa, the agent said that it was their official join date. I didn´t see anything on the planes, or on the inflight magazine or anything (but they still only had the Aug issues on it).
A few days before, I had called to verify that I had seats, and I asked about upgrades. I was told, "If there is space, you´ll be upgraded 1-2 days before". I didn´t quite believe it, since I thought they were thinking I was a CO elite. However, when I went to do their web check-in, both segments showed me in FC/Biz. And when I got on both segments, FC was only half full.
I don´t know if the EUA is only for NW elites (in addition to the current CO elites), or other Skyteam members. My Plat status was printed on the boarding card too. I´ve been griping about the UG disparity for awhile, so it was a very pleasant surprise.
Actually, when I flew yesterday on Copa, the agent said that it was their official join date. I didn´t see anything on the planes, or on the inflight magazine or anything (but they still only had the Aug issues on it).
A few days before, I had called to verify that I had seats, and I asked about upgrades. I was told, "If there is space, you´ll be upgraded 1-2 days before". I didn´t quite believe it, since I thought they were thinking I was a CO elite. However, when I went to do their web check-in, both segments showed me in FC/Biz. And when I got on both segments, FC was only half full.
I don´t know if the EUA is only for NW elites (in addition to the current CO elites), or other Skyteam members. My Plat status was printed on the boarding card too. I´ve been griping about the UG disparity for awhile, so it was a very pleasant surprise.
Sep 4, 2007, 5:07 am
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The drama continues
According to this article in French, KQ and UX are in as of Sept., 1, and CM will join "in a few weeks". Nothing official yet even though ST did put up a link on their site saying "Air Europa, Copa Airlines and Kenya Airways Officially Join SkyTeam Associate Program." It just doesn't lead anywhere yet.
I wonder what the hiccup was that prevented CM from joining at the very last moment... Will we ever know?
I wonder what the hiccup was that prevented CM from joining at the very last moment... Will we ever know?
Sep 4, 2007, 5:54 am
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SkyTeam Associate Members At Last
According to this article in French, KQ and UX are in as of Sept., 1, and CM will join "in a few weeks". Nothing official yet even though ST did put up a link on their site saying "Air Europa, Copa Airlines and Kenya Airways Officially Join SkyTeam Associate Program." It just doesn't lead anywhere yet.
I wonder what the hiccup was that prevented CM from joining at the very last moment... Will we ever know?
I wonder what the hiccup was that prevented CM from joining at the very last moment... Will we ever know?
The SkyTeam website definitely lists all three, KQ, UX, and CM, as "SkyTeam Associates".
Then on the ST Media and News page, there is an announcement about all three being Associate members. However, the link to the entire story is still broken. I guess we need to wait for the link to be fixed.Now we are waiting for CZ. Then, hopefully, there will some additional candidates. Maybe after CZ joins, the future ST hopefuls will get some level of membership quicker than the last group. I guess we can hope.
Sep 4, 2007, 6:52 am
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Sep 4, 2007, 1:43 pm
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Please dont yell at me if this has already been asked...my search skills are a little weak---anyways I am actually in the planning stages of my honeymoon next summer and we want to go to Africa - I am a member of Delta Skymiles and thus far have been looking at Delta, KLM, and AirFrance to get to Cape Town / JNB....being an associate member of Skyteam...can I use Kenya Airways in a Skyteam award though delta? Can any associate member be used in a Skyteam Award? Thanks!
Sep 4, 2007, 1:58 pm
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Please dont yell at me if this has already been asked...my search skills are a little weak---anyways I am actually in the planning stages of my honeymoon next summer and we want to go to Africa - I am a member of Delta Skymiles and thus far have been looking at Delta, KLM, and AirFrance to get to Cape Town / JNB....being an associate member of Skyteam...can I use Kenya Airways in a Skyteam award though delta? Can any associate member be used in a Skyteam Award? Thanks!
Anyone?