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SKYTEAM
Alitalia, Aeroflot, AeroMexico, Air France, China Southern, Continental, CSA Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM, Korean Air and Northwest – this is the SkyTeam alliance, set up in 2000 to provide quality and efficiency, with a vast network which has recently welcomed Air Europa, Copa Airlines and Kenya Airways as associate carriers. The associate programme is a type of partnership designed for small/medium-sized airlines, geographically based and with strong regional links. This enables SkyTeam to provide customers with access to parts of the world which would otherwise not be covered. With 16,409 daily flights to 841 destinations in 162 countries, SkyTeam is the answer for people whose work involves travelling.
Here are some of the advantages of the SkyTeam alliance:
• Earn more miles (members of frequent flyer programmes can become Elite customers more easily: all SkyTeam flights make it possible to earn miles which can be converted into awards and other exclusive advantages offered by partners [1])
• More airport lounges (over 400 VIP lounges around the world, reserved for members [2])
• Guaranteedbookings (with 24 hours’ advance notice, SkyTeam guarantees bookings in full-fare Economy Class for Elite Plus members [3])
• More flights
• Wide choice of fares
• Easy connections (itineraries with connecting flights are simple to arrange, thanks to the extensive network)
• Quick check-in
• Single check-in (a single check-in procedure for all flights with connections throughout the SkyTeam network [4])
• High quality service
• Efficient booking system (2,100 SkyTeam agencies around the world, available to customers for bookings, assistance and information).
The website www.skyteam.com provides information on airports, destinations and events in the main cities served by the alliance, as well as a traveller’s kit with details of exchange rates, weather forecasts and local time zones. For customers who want to travel the world in complete freedom, the SkyTeam alliance has created four specific products: Asia Pass, America Pass, Europe Pass and Around the World – the best travel solutions for every type of customer, at particularly convenient rates. Buying an intercontinental ticket on flights operated by SkyTeam partners entitles you to purchase a number of coupons, at discounted rates, which you can use in Asia, America and Europe, or when travelling Around the World.
[1] Go to the website for the specific frequent flyer programme to check the flights of SkyTeam partners. Each airline has its own regulations about earning miles. Some restrictions may apply. Award tickets can be used on all flights operated by SkyTeam partners.
[2] Reserved for passengers travelling in First Class or Business Class on SkyTeam international flights – or for SkyTeam Elite Plus members – on the same day of the journey.
[3] Reserved for Elite Plus members who make bookings with 24 hours’ advance notice (48 hours’ notice on flights with Continental).
[4] With a maximum of two SkyTeam airlines for each itinerary and a maximum of three connections. | | |
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