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China Southern Airlines with the largest and most technically advanced aircraft fleet in the People's Republic of China, made aviation history in China as it signed the official Global Airline Alliance Adherence Agreement (GAAAA) beginning its pathway to membership in the SkyTeam alliance.
China Southern Airlines' mission to join SkyTeam began on August 28, 2004 when China's largest airline signed an initial agreement for future SkyTeam membership. China Southern anticipates that integration of its IT and frequent flyer programs will be completed and membership granted into SkyTeam in the latter half of 2007.
After joining SkyTeam, China Southern Airlines will offer an unparalleled international travel experience, including: more choices with more than 2,100 worldwide ticket offices; more convenience as China Southern passengers will enjoy international standard e-ticketing; streamlined airport check-in procedures with self-service check-in kiosks and luggage drop-off counters and other electronic services to save valuable time.
SkyTeam is one of the world's three major global aviation alliances. Currently, SkyTeam has 10 member airlines that operate more than 2,000 aircraft and nearly 15,000 daily flights to 728 destinations in 149 countries. In 2005, SkyTeam member airlines carried more than 370 Million passengers. SkyTeam's network includes hubs in major airports around the world, including Air France's Paris Charles de Gaulle hub; Korean Air's hub at Incheon International Airport and Aeroméxico's Mexico City Airport hub, the largest in the Latin American region.
About SkyTeam
SkyTeam is the global airline alliance partnering ten members, including Aeroflot, Aeroméxico, Air France, Alitalia, Continental Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air and Northwest Airlines. Through one of the world's most extensive hub networks, SkyTeam offers its 373 million annual passengers a worldwide system of nearly 15,000 daily flights covering all major destinations. In 2005, readers of Global Traveler Magazine voted SkyTeam "Best Airline Alliance." Visit SkyTeam on the Web at www.skyteam.com.
About China Southern Airlines
The largest airline in The People's Republic of China for the past 27 years, China Southern Airlines - www.cs-air.com/en - connects more than 80 cities around the globe. Major business and vacation destinations served in China include: Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Guilin, Hong Kong, Kunming, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Wuhan and as well as International service, including: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Islamabad, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Moscow, Osaka, Paris, Penang, Phnom Penh, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.
Editor: Wing
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