Future Star Alliance members?
Oct 21, 2005, 12:03 am
#46
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: BUR
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Originally Posted by kiwiandrew
too bad SK didn't hold on to the stake they had in LA when it was first privatised - they must be wishing they had
Oct 21, 2005, 1:51 am
#47
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: New Zealand
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Originally Posted by Seeksreal
With all the poor business decisions SK made in their glorydays (hotels, Eastern Airlines, etc.) back in the 80s, they are probably glad to just be in business for now.
true - but isn't it ironic that two of the investments they decided to get rid of LA and CO are in such good form today .
By the way - I read a ripper of a quote from the current SK CEO in this weeks Flight International - can't remember the exact wording but he was explaining why they were going to keep their mad dog eighties even though they guzzle fuel like a holden instead of replacing them with something else .
He said " I want to be the one SK CEO who doesn't buy a new aircraft only for us to find out in 5 years that we dont want it / need it "
bearing in mind that SK is infamous for having an "eclectic" fleet mix I thought it was very funny .
Oct 21, 2005, 1:54 pm
#48
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: BUR
Programs: UA 1MM, DL former Gold, AA, SPG, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
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Originally Posted by kiwiandrew
true - but isn't it ironic that two of the investments they decided to get rid of LA and CO are in such good form today .
By the way - I read a ripper of a quote from the current SK CEO in this weeks Flight International - can't remember the exact wording but he was explaining why they were going to keep their mad dog eighties even though they guzzle fuel like a holden instead of replacing them with something else .
He said " I want to be the one SK CEO who doesn't buy a new aircraft only for us to find out in 5 years that we dont want it / need it "
bearing in mind that SK is infamous for having an "eclectic" fleet mix I thought it was very funny .
By the way - I read a ripper of a quote from the current SK CEO in this weeks Flight International - can't remember the exact wording but he was explaining why they were going to keep their mad dog eighties even though they guzzle fuel like a holden instead of replacing them with something else .
He said " I want to be the one SK CEO who doesn't buy a new aircraft only for us to find out in 5 years that we dont want it / need it "
bearing in mind that SK is infamous for having an "eclectic" fleet mix I thought it was very funny .
Oct 29, 2005, 8:29 am
#49
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: AC Elite; FB Gold; ST Elite; Intercontinental Amb.; Avis PS; HG; HHG
Posts: 131
Originally Posted by Bjornstrom
Anyone now which date I can make a STAR RTW booking using SAA flights?
I am doing ZRH-DAR on LX in early march and would like to add DAR-CPT/JNB with SAA.
I am doing ZRH-DAR on LX in early march and would like to add DAR-CPT/JNB with SAA.
This blurb was included in an email that I received from Delta SkyMiles yesterday. Although there is a great deal of speculation on SAA joining *A in the spring of next year, what Delta has sent out seems to indicate that the speculation may have some truth to it.
"As of April 1, 2006, South African Airways will no longer participate in the SkyMiles program. SkyMiles members can earn miles on South African flights until March 31, 2006. Miles can be redeemed on South African flights until September 30, 2006, and travel must be completed by September 30, 2007. For travel opportunities with other Delta partners, visit..."
Oct 30, 2005, 1:58 am
#50
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
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Originally Posted by LGA_Joe_YUL
This blurb was included in an email that I received from Delta SkyMiles yesterday. Although there is a great deal of speculation on SAA joining *A in the spring of next year, what Delta has sent out seems to indicate that the speculation may have some truth to it.
"As of April 1, 2006, South African Airways will no longer participate in the SkyMiles program. SkyMiles members can earn miles on South African flights until March 31, 2006. Miles can be redeemed on South African flights until September 30, 2006, and travel must be completed by September 30, 2007. For travel opportunities with other Delta partners, visit..."
"As of April 1, 2006, South African Airways will no longer participate in the SkyMiles program. SkyMiles members can earn miles on South African flights until March 31, 2006. Miles can be redeemed on South African flights until September 30, 2006, and travel must be completed by September 30, 2007. For travel opportunities with other Delta partners, visit..."
Oct 30, 2005, 1:51 pm
#52
Join Date: Mar 2003
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Originally Posted by LGA_Joe_YUL
This blurb was included in an email that I received from Delta SkyMiles yesterday. Although there is a great deal of speculation on SAA joining *A in the spring of next year, what Delta has sent out seems to indicate that the speculation may have some truth to it.
However, I'd still be leery of counting on it, as there have been so many delays of the "official join date" both before and after the announcement that SAA was joining up.
Nov 1, 2005, 4:37 am
#53
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: JRS
Programs: LH SEN for Life
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Middle East
As both LH and OS fly (LH 14 daily, OS 9/10 daily) to TLV and they are generally full, I don't see politics allowing either an Arab airline or LY joining *A.
LY has rumored many times in the past some arrangement with LH but nothing has come of it.
It would be nice but as they say "no cigar".
Shofar
LY has rumored many times in the past some arrangement with LH but nothing has come of it.
It would be nice but as they say "no cigar".
Shofar
Nov 2, 2005, 7:09 am
#54
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
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Originally Posted by Shofar
As both LH and OS fly (LH 14 daily, OS 9/10 daily) to TLV and they are generally full, I don't see politics allowing either an Arab airline or LY joining *A.
LY has rumored many times in the past some arrangement with LH but nothing has come of it.
It would be nice but as they say "no cigar".
Shofar
LY has rumored many times in the past some arrangement with LH but nothing has come of it.
It would be nice but as they say "no cigar".
Shofar
... Mind you, Royal Jordanian is joining One World (or has joined) if I'm not mistaken. Granted Jordan has "normal" ties with Israel, but still maybe a sign of things to come 
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Nov 3, 2005, 10:28 am
#55
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: JRS
Programs: LH SEN for Life
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Originally Posted by BEYFlyer
As you said, it would be nice ... Mind you, Royal Jordanian is joining One World (or has joined) if I'm not mistaken. Granted Jordan has "normal" ties with Israel, but still maybe a sign of things to come ???
... Mind you, Royal Jordanian is joining One World (or has joined) if I'm not mistaken. Granted Jordan has "normal" ties with Israel, but still maybe a sign of things to come ???I think the day when we can visit each other directly is still very far off. May the UN's investigation help out your nation to be set free.
Shofar