VS joining Asia JV with China Eastern and AF-KL
Oct 22, 2019, 6:57 pm
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VS joining Asia JV with China Eastern and AF-KL
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...300942631.html
In addition to the pending TATL JV between VS, DL, AF, and KL, it looks like VS will be forming a separate Europe-Asia JV composed of VS, KL, AF, and China Eastern.
Seems to be an indirect way of furthering DL's grip on VS, and VS inching ever closer to SkyTeam.
Will be interesting to see what earn/redeem options this opens up for FlyingClub.
In addition to the pending TATL JV between VS, DL, AF, and KL, it looks like VS will be forming a separate Europe-Asia JV composed of VS, KL, AF, and China Eastern.
Seems to be an indirect way of furthering DL's grip on VS, and VS inching ever closer to SkyTeam.
Will be interesting to see what earn/redeem options this opens up for FlyingClub.
Oct 23, 2019, 2:41 am
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I saw this news, unfortunately I can't say that I'm too excited - at the moment China isn't an attractive destination for me, and more SkyTeam or ex-Sky Team partners isn't really a big positive.
If it has to be SkyTeam partners, Korean Air might be nice, but otherwise I don't see it as particularly a big positive.
If it has to be SkyTeam partners, Korean Air might be nice, but otherwise I don't see it as particularly a big positive.
Oct 25, 2019, 1:25 am
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I saw this news, unfortunately I can't say that I'm too excited - at the moment China isn't an attractive destination for me, and more SkyTeam or ex-Sky Team partners isn't really a big positive.
If it has to be SkyTeam partners, Korean Air might be nice, but otherwise I don't see it as particularly a big positive.
If it has to be SkyTeam partners, Korean Air might be nice, but otherwise I don't see it as particularly a big positive.
Nov 7, 2019, 12:41 pm
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I saw this news, unfortunately I can't say that I'm too excited - at the moment China isn't an attractive destination for me, and more SkyTeam or ex-Sky Team partners isn't really a big positive.
If it has to be SkyTeam partners, Korean Air might be nice, but otherwise I don't see it as particularly a big positive.
If it has to be SkyTeam partners, Korean Air might be nice, but otherwise I don't see it as particularly a big positive.
Nov 7, 2019, 1:03 pm
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Plus, transiting through China brings just the same potential risks as going to China, given how they're not above using foreign visitors for political leverage.
Nov 7, 2019, 4:54 pm
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We did a China Southern flight last year JFK-SIN and it was amazing. Food and service both outstanding, lounge in Guangzhou airport was nice, and stopover on way back was fun. Great experience all around. Not as good as J on QR or F in LH, but way better than any of the US carriers. I agree with your comment though on consistency...based on reviews I've read, many have not had the same experience as we did.
Last edited by divrdrew; Nov 7, 2019 at 5:35 pm