SKYTEAM NEWS
SkyTeam announces Global Meetings enhancements
DENVER, July 17, 2016 – SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has added further enhancements to its Global Meetings product, a dedicated travel solution for the Meetings Industry, to make arranging travel to international meetings and events easier than ever. New features include:
SkyTeam Marks Five Years of SkyPriority Benefits
AMSTERDAM, February 8th, 2017 – Five years ago, SkyTeam became the first global airline alliance to offer aligned priority benefits for top customers when it launched SkyPriority. Designed to make travel more seamless for First, Business and Elite Plus passengers flying on all SkyTeam member airlines, today SkyPriority is offered at more than 1,000 airports across the globe.
Behind-the-scenes at SkyTeam’s New Beijing Lounge
Beijing, November 15, 2016 – SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has offered a preview of its latest lounge which will open at Beijing Capital International Airport in the coming weeks. The second SkyTeam-branded lounge in the Greater China region and the sixth worldwide, it will offer a luxurious pre-flight experience complemented by high-end amenities for First and Business Class passengers and Elite Plus members flying on any of the 12 SkyTeam airlines serving the airport.
SkyTeam Gives the Gift of Discounted Round the World Travel
AMSTERDAM, December 15, 2016 – SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, is giving the gift of travel this season by offering customers a 15% discount off their Round the World trip. The promotional fare is available for both economy and business class tickets of up to 26,000 miles purchased between now and March 31, 2017.
SkyTeam Strengthens Customer Focus, Delivers Network Growth
DUBLIN, June 2, 2016 – SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, will deliver increased customer benefits and more codeshare opportunities for members throughout 2016. Speaking at the 72nd annual IATA AGM held in Dublin, Ireland, SkyTeam CEO and Managing Director, Perry Cantarutti, outlined some of the key highlights expected from across the alliance this year.
SkyTeam’s SkyPriority Customer Audit Program Awarded
AMSTERDAM, October 20, 2016 – SkyTeam’s SkyPriority Customer audit program has been awarded silver in the annual Research Effectiveness Awards 2016 by ESOMAR, the essential organisation for encouraging, advancing and elevating market research worldwide.
HOSTING SUPERVISORY BOARD MEETING IN BALI, GARUDA INDONESIA AND 19 MEMBER AIRLINES SKYTEAM STRENGTHENS GLOBAL ALLIANCE NETWORK
Nusa Dua, 12 October 2016 - Global airline alliance SkyTeam has teamed up with national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia to host its annual meeting in Bali, on Oct. 12-13 2016 to discuss future aviation business strategies and the expansion of global alliances.
GARUDA INDONESIA ANNOUNCES CODESHARE AGREEMENT WITH AEROMEXICO
Cengkareng, 14 Oktober 2016 – National Flag Carrier Garuda Indonesia, on Friday (14/10) announced a codeshare partnership deal with Aeromexico, Mexico's flag carrier airline, starting 1st October 2016, to tap into both growing regional markets. The deal will allow passengers from both carriers to travel to Mexico and several Indonesian cities with seamless connection between two country.
Never Miss a Mile! SkyTeam Launches Frequent Flyer Retro-Crediting
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has introduced an online, retroactive credit tool to make it easier for frequent flyers to keep their account balances up-to-date. Already available across most of SkyTeam’s 20 members, the tool works in real-time to validate retroactive requests for eligible flights in a matter of clicks.
Bringing the World Together
We often refer to our SkyTeam family. We’re an alliance of 20 airlines all with the same goal of providing a high-quality service to our global customers. However, nothing shows the spirit of togetherness and friendship that exists across SkyTeam quite like the striking images from our latest Flight Attendants’ photo shoot.
16 Years of Caring More About You
Today is a significant day for SkyTeam - it is 16 years since our alliance was founded by Aeroméxico, Air France, Delta Air Lines and Korean Air. Since June 22, 2000, SkyTeam has evolved and our future looks bright. Here are just a few reasons why.
SkyTeam Strengthens Customer Focus, Delivers Network Growth
DUBLIN, June 2, 2016 – SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, will deliver increased customer benefits and more codeshare opportunities for members throughout 2016. Speaking at the 72nd annual IATA AGM held in Dublin, Ireland, SkyTeam CEO and Managing Director, Perry Cantarutti, outlined some of the key highlights expected from across the alliance this year.
SkyTeam Opens New Lounge at Dubai International Airport
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today officially opened its latest lounge at Dubai International Airport. Situated in the newly-built Concourse D, Terminal 1, the lounge has been designed to offer high-end hospitality and amenities for Elite Plus, First and Business Class passengers of the ten SkyTeam member airlines serving the airport.
SkyTeam Airline Alliance Appoints New Executive Leadership
Amsterdam, November 19, 2015 – SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has appointed a new leadership team. Perry Cantarutti has been named as Chief Executive Officer and Michael Wisbrun takes over as the Chairman of the Governing Board.
Six Steps to an Enhanced Seamless Travel
This month alone, around 600,000 bags will be transferred from one member’s flight to another at SkyTeam’s busiest hubs.
SkyTeam Launches Spotify Playlist
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has teamed up with music streaming service, Spotify, to launch an exclusive 15th anniversary SkyTeam playlist.
My Must-have Items for Every Flight
Because I’ve been traveling around the world since I was six, it’s hard for me to remember that there are many people who not only have never traveled outside the United States, but have also never been on an airplane.
SkyTeam Enhances Travel Experiences for Passengers
The airline alliance is celebrating 15 years since it was founded in New York City in 2000. Launched by four founding members - AeroMéxico, Air France, Delta Air Lines and Korean Air – today SkyTeam comprises 20 leading global airlines offering a comprehensive series of customer-focused programs around its worldwide network.
Travelling for Business by Edward Hollo
There are numerous factors that influence the planning of my business travels. Whether I am putting together a flight itinerary for myself or a group, plans must take timing and convenience into account, revolving around my schedule, rather than my schedule revolving around flights.
SkyTeam Introduces Yoga on the Go
Following a successful pilot yoga program in SkyTeam’s Exclusive Lounge at London’s Heathrow Airport, the global airline alliance has launched two new Yoga tutorials for passengers to enjoy wherever they are in the world and even at 30,000 feet.
Looking back to where it all started
Airline alliances were born from the desire of multiple airlines with similar outlooks to unite their networks across the globe and offer their customers more choices and benefits. History leads to milestones, and as SkyTeam celebrates its 15th anniversary, we would like to share with you a little bit about our history
Loyalty – Your Priority is ours
Loyalty is a two way street, and SkyTeam’s member airlines strive every day to earn the loyalty you show us. SkyTeam alliance has had a focus on its customers since its very creation fifteen years ago and the evolution of this loyalty is at the forefront of what you can expect when you fly with our member airlines.
SkyTeam Alliance Announces Change of Leadership
Amsterdam, June 11th 2015 - SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has announced the intended retirement of Chairman Leo van Wijk,
SkyTeam Alliance’s Focus on Customers Paying off
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, continues to deliver multiple initiatives that offer tangible benefits to passengers. Over the last few years, the alliance has focused on improving the travel experience for passengers on its 20 member airlines. Various projects have been developed to enhance every interaction customers have with SkyTeam along their journey, from online booking to airport services.
SkyTeam Awarded Airline Alliance of the Year by Air Transport News
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has been announced ‘Airline Alliance of the Year’ in the 2015 Air Transport News awards. The award comes in SkyTeam’s 15th anniversary year, as the alliance continues its rollout of customer-focused initiatives across its global network.
SkyTeam Officially Opens Exclusive Lounge at Sydney Airport
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has formally opened its new Exclusive Lounge at Sydney Airport. The alliance’s presence in the Australian market has been growing steadily and now offers over 80 weekly departures from Sydney International Airport operated by China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Delta Air Lines, Garuda Indonesia, Korean Air and Vietnam Airlines.
SkyTeam Gets Vocal on WeChat
WeChat boasts almost 440 million users, of which 70 million are based outside the Greater China Region and SkyTeam’s presence on WeChat strengthens the alliance’s commitment to consolidating its position as the leading alliance in the Greater China region.
Garuda Indonesia Cargo to Join SkyTeam Cargo Alliance
Garuda Indonesia Cargo, a strategic business unit (SBU) of Garuda Indonesia, today formally announced its intent to join the SkyTeam Cargo Alliance at the TIACA Air Cargo Forum in Seoul. Garuda Indonesia Cargo expects to join the SkyTeam Cargo Alliance by the end of June 2015.
SkyTeam Offers Yoga Sessions at London Heathrow
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, is offering its customers a new way to relax pre-flight with the opening of a yoga pilot project in its Exclusive Lounge at London Heathrow’s Terminal 4.
Go Round Asia with SkyTeam
SkyTeam, the largest airline alliance in the Asia Pacific region, has launched its new Go Round Asia and Southwest Pacific Pass, providing customers with a flexible way to explore 26 countries.
SkyTeam Celebrates First Anniversary of its Exclusive Lounge in Istanbul
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has marked the first anniversary of its Exclusive Lounge at Istanbul’s Atatürk International Airport.
SkyTeam Records Growth in Member Collaboration
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, projects an increase of 18% in membership cooperation for the year 2014. The increase is the result of more codeshares and bilateral agreements amongst its member airlines, benefiting global customers by offering more destinations and travel options.
Garuda Indonesia 20th member of SkyTeam Alliance
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, is offering its customers a new way to relax pre-flight with the opening of a yoga pilot project in its Exclusive Lounge at London Heathrow’s Terminal 4.
SkyTeam Offers Opportunity to win a Unique Round the World Experience and a National Geographic Expedition
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance is offering customers the opportunity to win their dream Round the World trip plus a National Geographic Expedition.
