Shanghai Airlines and SkyTeam

SkyTeam has announced that Shanghai Airlines is to become a member under the wings of parent company China Eastern, which is already in the process of joining the alliance in 2011.

China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines merged in February 2009.  In June 2010 China Eastern signed an agreement to join SkyTeam.  As a result, both Shanghai-based airlines are scheduled to be part of the SkyTeam family during 2011.  Shanghai Airlines customers will enjoy SkyTeam alliance benefits including Frequent Flyer Miles across the global network, Elite recognition, priority passenger service and access to more than 420 lounges worldwide.  Shanghai Airlines will enter into codeshare agreements with the current SkyTeam members.

China Airlines, based in Taipei, is also expected to join the alliance in the same period.  China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines will add 32 new destinations to the SkyTeam network. www.skyteam.com

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