SkyTeam welcomes Aeroflot’s bid for membership

THE SkyTeam Steering Committee has confirmed their decision to welcome Aeroflot’s bid for membership into the alliance. Aeroflot’s entrance is dependent upon approval from the Russian government and the fulfilment of quality standards required by SkyTeam for all its members. Says Dominique Patry, vp alliances and international affairs at Air France: “Given Aeroflot’s extensive hub network and existing bilateral relationships with two SkyTeam members, the carrier is a natural candidate for membership in SkyTeam.” Aeroflot currently offers 108 destinations in 54 countries and would enhance the opportunity for SkyTeam passengers to access new destinations in eastern Europe. SkyTeam is the global airline alliance partnership between, among others, Air France, Alitalia and Delta Airlines. (Darren Sandras)