SkyTeam
A global alliance
SkyTeam, created in 2000, is a global alliance that now comprises 15 members: Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, Alitalia, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Czech Airlines, Delta, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, TAROM and Vietnam Airlines. While retaining their separate identities and brands, the airlines work together on offering their customers an extended network and global services.
No fewer than 4 new members are expected to join the alliance by the end of 2012: Garuda Indonesia, Aérolineas Argentinas, MEA Middle East Airlines (based in Beirut) and Saudi Arabian Airlines.
In April 2009, a centralized management entity was created, reporting to a Managing Director. This central entity is responsible for marketing, sales, airport synergies, the transfer product, cargo, advertising for the brand as well as for the alliance finances and administration. In liaison with the Governing Board and the Steering Committee, it implements plans to support SkyTeam's development.
An efficient global network to improve the customer offer
In order to rationalize their costs, the SkyTeam member airlines operate their flights under codeshare. Commercial and technical synergies generated inside the alliance enable gains in terms of efficiency and service quality. SkyTeam customers thus benefit from numerous advantages, ranging from destinations and flight times to a harmonized offer and exceptional fares.
The SkyTeam network is organized around major hubs enabling the alliance to offer a very large number of connecting flights and guarantee its 394 million annual passengers a seamless travel experience on flights with 1 or several airline members.
The alliance has developed specific products such as the Passes that enable travel in the destination region at attractive fares, global contracts exclusively for large companies or contracts for the organizers and attendees of congresses and international events.
Passengers earn air miles on all SkyTeam flights that can be redeemed with several alliance airlines during the same journey.
SkyTeam Cargo, a leading cargo alliance
Air France-KLM is also a member of SkyTeam Cargo. This global alliance dedicated to cargo has 7 airline members who combine their experience and expertise to offer an innovative air freight service: AeroMexico Cargo, Air France-KLM Cargo, Alitalia Cargo, China Southern Cargo, Korean Air Cargo, Czech Airlines Cargo, Delta Cargo.
