SkyTeam announce UX, KQ, CM, RO entry as Associate airline
Feb 10, 2007, 9:02 am
#31
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Does anyone have experience flying Kenya Airways? I am flying with a colleague from Joburg to Dar es Salaam via Niarobi on very early flights and would like to know what to expect. Have you had any problems securing Flying Blue miles and qualifying segments? Thanks
Feb 11, 2007, 7:52 am
#32
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As far as mileage/segment credit, I still have not seen any effective date for SkyTeam membership. So until you see an announcement that Kenya AW is indeed a member of ST, I would not count on frequent flyer credit.
Feb 11, 2007, 8:47 am
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Feb 11, 2007, 11:13 am
#34
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The reason KQ uses FB and FD before that is because KLM is one of their main shareholders.
Feb 11, 2007, 12:57 pm
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I flew KQ many times last year and I love that airline. They have the best service between NBO and Europe of any airline. The best business class seats too. All my flights were credited just fine to FB. Elite miles too.
What about P5?
Mar 1, 2007, 12:36 am
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Air Europa, Copa Airlines and Kenya Airways on Track to become SkyTeam Associate Airl
Doesn't say when but...
http://catalog.nwa.com/newsline/0207_04C.html
SkyTeam has signed agreements with three airlines -- Air Europa, Copa Airlines and Kenya Airways --indicating the carriers are on track for official Associate Airline status. The agreements are a formal step in the alliance’s Associate process and outline the carriers’ commitment to meet the standards to be recognized as official Associate Airlines.
"SkyTeam's Associate Airline program clearly illustrates the Alliance strategy to develop a global network, with particular emphasis on certain key markets,” said Dominique Patry, SkyTeam steering committee chairman and senior vice president of International Affairs and Alliances, Air France. “Air Europa, Copa and Kenya Airways will give SkyTeam customers access to 25 additional destinations.”
Official signing ceremonies were held on three continents. Each of the Associate Airline candidates was joined by the SkyTeam member airline which is sponsoring its entry into the alliance.
Air Europa
With a fleet of 37 aircraft, Air Europa serves over 9 million passengers annually and flies to 44 destinations in 15 countries (summer schedule 2007), including destinations throughout Spain and Western Europe as well as cities in North Africa and Latin America. Visit Air Europa on the Web at www.aireuropa.com.
Copa Airlines
With a fleet of 30 aircraft, Copa Airlines currently offers approximately 110 daily scheduled flights to 36 destinations in 21 countries in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. In addition, Copa Airlines provides passengers with access to flights to more than 120 other international destinations through codeshare agreements with Continental Airlines and other airlines. Visit Copa Airlines on the Web at www.copaair.com.
Kenya Airways
With a fleet of 21 aircraft, Kenya Airways serves more than 2.5 million passengers annually and flies to 38 destinations in 30 countries, including cities across Africa, as well as Amsterdam, Paris and London and select destinations in Asia, including Dubai, Mumbai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Bangkok. Visit Kenya Airways on the Web at www.kenya-airways.com.
http://catalog.nwa.com/newsline/0207_04C.html
SkyTeam has signed agreements with three airlines -- Air Europa, Copa Airlines and Kenya Airways --indicating the carriers are on track for official Associate Airline status. The agreements are a formal step in the alliance’s Associate process and outline the carriers’ commitment to meet the standards to be recognized as official Associate Airlines.
"SkyTeam's Associate Airline program clearly illustrates the Alliance strategy to develop a global network, with particular emphasis on certain key markets,” said Dominique Patry, SkyTeam steering committee chairman and senior vice president of International Affairs and Alliances, Air France. “Air Europa, Copa and Kenya Airways will give SkyTeam customers access to 25 additional destinations.”
Official signing ceremonies were held on three continents. Each of the Associate Airline candidates was joined by the SkyTeam member airline which is sponsoring its entry into the alliance.
Air Europa
With a fleet of 37 aircraft, Air Europa serves over 9 million passengers annually and flies to 44 destinations in 15 countries (summer schedule 2007), including destinations throughout Spain and Western Europe as well as cities in North Africa and Latin America. Visit Air Europa on the Web at www.aireuropa.com.
Copa Airlines
With a fleet of 30 aircraft, Copa Airlines currently offers approximately 110 daily scheduled flights to 36 destinations in 21 countries in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. In addition, Copa Airlines provides passengers with access to flights to more than 120 other international destinations through codeshare agreements with Continental Airlines and other airlines. Visit Copa Airlines on the Web at www.copaair.com.
Kenya Airways
With a fleet of 21 aircraft, Kenya Airways serves more than 2.5 million passengers annually and flies to 38 destinations in 30 countries, including cities across Africa, as well as Amsterdam, Paris and London and select destinations in Asia, including Dubai, Mumbai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Bangkok. Visit Kenya Airways on the Web at www.kenya-airways.com.
Apr 16, 2007, 2:55 pm
#38
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May be in June?
"But what really puts Kenya Airways in the league of international travel is the fact that it has just recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SkyTeam; it is expected that they will come into full membership with the international airline alliance by June."
Source: http://www.etravelblackboard.com/ind...id=63599&nav=2
UX FF program will merge into FB in June 15 (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=666469)
Any news about CM?
Source: http://www.etravelblackboard.com/ind...id=63599&nav=2
UX FF program will merge into FB in June 15 (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=666469)
Any news about CM?
Apr 17, 2007, 4:53 am
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Apr 20, 2007, 3:23 pm
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Apr 20, 2007, 3:32 pm
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Apr 20, 2007, 3:43 pm
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Apr 21, 2007, 7:13 am
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Apr 21, 2007, 8:59 am
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