China Southern to cover more air with SkyTeam
6 July 2007
China Southern Airlines announced before it becomes formal member of SkyTeam Alliance, it will expand its routes to share codes with 10 airlines, Information Times reported (in Chinese). The Guangzhou-based carrier already has existing agreements with six SkyTeam member airlines. With the expansion, Chinese travelers will be able to reach 728 destinations in 149 countries no later than the end of this year. SkyTeam is one of the three largest international airline alliances, along with Star Alliance and Oneworld Alliance. In all, SkyTeam has a fleet of more than 2,000 aircraft and 14,615 flights per day. Its members include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.