Skyteam Airline Alliance

What is Skyteam Airline Alliance?

An airline alliance is an agreement between two or more airlines to cooperate on a substantial level for mutual benefit for both the airlines as well as their passengers. The current 3 largest passenger airline alliances are the Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld.
The Skyteam was found in 2000 and the last main airlines alliance founded after Oneworld and Star Alliance. But last is not least as Skyteam in one the leading airline alliance. With their slogan "Caring more about you... " the Skyteam and its dedicated members put this into reality every single day. Amost every year new leading airlines from all over the world joining the Skyteam. In 2012 even 2 new airlines from the Middle East. Every airline adds new services, new routes at the Skyteam group and therefore new benefits! Read everything about the Skyteam on AeroCompare.

The main Airline Alliances in the world

Alliances also form between cargo airlines, such as that of WOW Alliance, SkyTeam Cargo and ANA/UPS Alliance, but they are less interesting for regular customers and frequent flyers so we will not go into it.

Skyteam is the 2nd largest airlines alliance with Dutch/French and American Roots from KLM, Air France and Delta ( Delta Airlines ).

Skyteam Airline Alliance: Air carrier members

Skyteam members

Skyteam started in 2000 with only 4 founding members. Gradually Skyteam became one the leading airline alliances with an ever growing airline members who want to become part of this rewarding alliance. Thanks to the growing airline members there are also more possibilities for the passengers and frequent flyers of Skyteam. With every additional airline joining there opens a new world of possibilities and services. The good things is that all airlines have certain quality standards and these are controlled by Skyteam.

Skyteam Members:
- Air France ( since 2000 )
- Korean Air ( since 2000 )
- Delta ( Delta Airlines ) ( since 2000 )
- Aeromexico ( since 2000 )
- Czech Airlines ( since 2001 )
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines ( since 2004 )
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines ( since 2006 )
- China Southern Airlines ( since 2007 )
- Air Europe ( since 2007 )
- Alitalia ( since 2009 )
- Tarom ( since 2010 )
- Vietnam Airlines ( 2010 )
- China Eastern ( since 2011 )
- China Airlines ( since 2011 )
- Saudia ( since 2012 )
- Middle East Airlines ( since 2012 )

Read more about Flying Blue

Skyteam Airline Alliance: Frequent Flyer Programs

Skyteam FF prorgams

With the ever growing amount of member airlines part of the Skyteam network, also the amount of frequent flyer programs is growing as not all airlines choose to adopt the Flying Blue program, which is the leading and best frequent flyer program in the Skyteam alliance. See here an overview of frequent flyer programs in the Skyteam alliance. Also with these other programs than Flying Blue, you can enjoy the benefits of the Skyteam Alliance!

Skyteam Frequent Flyer Programs:
- Flying Blue ( KLM, Air France, Air Europe, Tarom and Kenya Airways )
- Skymiles ( Delta )
- Aeroflot Bonus ( Aeroflot )
- Club Premier ( Aeromexico )
- OK Plus ( Czech Airlines )
- Skypass ( Korean Air )
- Eastern Miles ( China Eastern Airlines )
- Sky Pearl Club ( China Southern Airlines )
- Alitalia ( MilleMiglia )
- Alfursan ( Saudia )
- Cedar Miles ( Middle East Airlines )
- Golden Lotus Plus ( Vietnam Airlines )

Read more about the Flying Blue Program

Skyteam Airline Alliance: Skyteam Network Hubs

Skyteam Hubs

Some airports are more important than others, because they are the main airports. Skyteam has several airport hubs on the world, which also have the best facilities.

Most important Skyteam Hubs:
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport ( AMS )
- Paris Charles de Gaulles Airport ( CDG )
- Prague Ruzyně Airport ( PRG )
- Rome Fiumicino Airport ( FCO )
- Sheremetyevo International Airport ( SVO )
- Madrid Barajas Airport ( MAD )

Main Skyteam Alliance Airlines
- Air France ( AF )
- Delta ( Delta Airlines ) ( DL )
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines ( KL )
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines ( SU )

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