China Eastern entra in SkyTeam

[AZ209]

DATE:16/04/10
SOURCE:Air Transport Intelligence news
China Eastern decides to join SkyTeam
By Siva Govindasamy

China Eastern Airlines has chosen SkyTeam as its alliance partner, and plans to formally join the group by mid-2011.
The decision will come as a disappointment to Star Alliance and especially Oneworld, which had wooed the Shanghai-based carrier as well. Air China, the country's flag carrier, is part of Star Alliance. The decision leaves Oneworld without a partner in one of the world's fastest growing airline markets.
When formalised, China Eastern will be the second Chinese carrier in the alliance after Guangzhou-based China Southern Airlines. It is uncertain if Star Alliance member Shanghai Airlines, which China Eastern bought this year, will also join SkyTeam as well.
China Eastern and SkyTeam are expected to sign an alliance agreement in June, leading to official membership entry around mid-2011, says SkyTeam.
"Joining an international airline alliance is China Eastern Airlines' strategic deployment to continuously strengthen core profitability and boost market competitiveness," says the carrier's chairman Liu Shaoyong.
"Joining SkyTeam is the just way leading to a globalised market, which will provide wider space for growth. It offers rare opportunities to absorb successful experiences and realise great-leap-forward developments. It provides ideal chances to raise management levels, improve operation quality and accelerate the application of information technology."
Adding China Eastern gives SkyTeam customers access to the entire Chinese market, says the alliance.
"China Southern already covers China through its hubs in Guangzhou and Beijing. Together with China Eastern and its hub in Shanghai, SkyTeam will be able to offer services out of the three major Chinese markets," it adds
China Eastern's cooperation with Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico would give the alliance greater access in the trans-Pacific and Latin American markets, says SkyTeam. Growth to and from Europe will be come through cooperation with Aeroflot, Air France-KLM, Alitalia, and CSA Czech Airlines.
SkyTeam will add Vietnam Airlines and TAROM of Romania as members in June.


Great news per SkyTeam

 

[DusCgn]

Con Southern e ora Eastern SkyTeam avrà hub nei 3 principali aeroporti del Mainland China (PEK, CAN, PVG).

 

[proxair]

Con Southern e ora Eastern SkyTeam avrà hub nei 3 principali aeroporti del Mainland China (PEK, CAN, PVG).

Eh già

Quindi ora si può dire che ST avrà la supremazia su questo importante mercato.
Certo che guardano a posteriore, se ci fosse stata l'entrata di JAL si sarebbe creata una supremazia quasi totale del nord-est asiatico.
Per il futuro se ci fosse l'entrata di Malaysia Airlines si potrebbe anche attaccare la supremazia attuale di SA nel sud-est asiatico (Thai e Singapore) con un ST che avrebbe Vietnam e Malesia.

 

[DusCgn]

Eh già

Quindi ora si può dire che ST avrà la supremazia su questo importante mercato.
Certo che guardano a posteriore, se ci fosse stata l'entrata di JAL si sarebbe creata una supremazia quasi totale del nord-est asiatico.
Per il futuro se ci fosse l'entrata di Malaysia Airlines si potrebbe anche attaccare la supremazia attuale di SA nel sud-est asiatico (Thai e Singapore) con un ST che avrebbe Vietnam e Malesia.

Più facile vedere Garuda al posto di Malaysia anche se non escludo in futuro possano entrare entrambe.

 

[Flying Blue Fanatic]

In altre circostanze avrei esultato per la notizia... Oggi mi frullano le pale delle turbine per colpa di una montagna che ha il nome di un errore di scrittura con la tastiera!:fire:

Propongo una mozione per l'introduzione del divieto di fumo in Islanda!!!!!

 

[jeps]

Più facile vedere Garuda al posto di Malaysia anche se non escludo in futuro possano entrare entrambe.

Garuda non dovrebbe entrare in ST nel 2011?

 

[india9001]

Ormai potrebbero cominciare a cambiare il nome dell'alleanza... FAR EAST TEAM!.. Korean, Southern, Eastern, Vietnam. Si vede che davvero quello sarà il mercato del futuro! Se a questo ci si aggiungono anche le voci di Garuda ed altre, si fa un bel numero, senza considerare la forte presenza di Delta in Giappone...

Chissà se era questo l'annuncio tanto promesso da qualcuno sul forum qualche settimana fa!

Eheheheh..
e anche le due compagnie cinesi a 'sto punto possono fondersi e chiamarsi
"CHINA SOUTHEASTERN" e non ne parliamo più

 

[proxair]

Eheheheh..
e anche le due compagnie cinesi a 'sto punto possono fondersi e chiamarsi
"CHINA SOUTHEASTERN" e non ne parliamo più

È quello che ho pensato anch'io
Bisogna vedere cosa ne pensa il partito.

 

[DusCgn]

Garuda non dovrebbe entrare in ST nel 2011?

Dovrebbe...

 

[Fox]

Ho comprato la settimana scorsa un volo PVG-CAN con la Eastern e mi hanno fatto volare con la Southern ed ora capisco il perchè

 

[Seaking]

Eheheheh..
e anche le due compagnie cinesi a 'sto punto possono fondersi e chiamarsi
"CHINA SOUTHEASTERN" e non ne parliamo più

Se non ricordo male il CEO di CZ (che, tra l'altro è un cpt di 777) passò qualche tempo fa a China Eastern... questo spiegherebbe molte cose!

Comunque bel colpo per SkyTeam! Ora manca solo il sud america

 

[malpensante]

Comunque bel colpo per SkyTeam! Ora manca solo il sud america

E l' India.

 

[Mikkio]

Alitalia dà il benvenuto alla decisione di China Eastern di entrare a far parte di Skyteam

E’ stato firmato oggi a Shanghai il memorandum d'intenti per l’ingresso di China Eastern nell’alleanza SkyTeam entro la metà del 2011.
“Questa scelta, che accogliamo con grande soddisfazione," afferma Roberto Colaninno, presidente di Alitalia, "determinerà per la nostra compagnia importanti opportunità nel Sud Est Asiatico, la principale area al mondo per prospettive di crescita, ed è funzionale alla strategia di sviluppo di Alitalia che sarà sempre più incentrata su obiettivi di crescita sul mercato globale.”
“La decisione di China Eastern premia il posizionamento competitivo di SkyTeam sul mercato cinese, dove l’alleanza già opera con China Southern," ha dichiarato Rocco Sabelli, amministratore delegato di Alitalia."China Eastern ha la sua base a Shanghai che rappresenta una delle principali destinazioni su cui Alitalia punta per l’ampliamento del proprio network intercontinentale.”

ilvolo

 

[Markbg]

Alitalia dà il benvenuto alla decisione di China Eastern di entrare a far parte di Skyteam

E’ stato firmato oggi a Shanghai il memorandum d'intenti per l’ingresso di China Eastern nell’alleanza SkyTeam entro la metà del 2011.
“Questa scelta, che accogliamo con grande soddisfazione," afferma Roberto Colaninno, presidente di Alitalia, "determinerà per la nostra compagnia importanti opportunità nel Sud Est Asiatico, la principale area al mondo per prospettive di crescita, ed è funzionale alla strategia di sviluppo di Alitalia che sarà sempre più incentrata su obiettivi di crescita sul mercato globale.”
“La decisione di China Eastern premia il posizionamento competitivo di SkyTeam sul mercato cinese, dove l’alleanza già opera con China Southern," ha dichiarato Rocco Sabelli, amministratore delegato di Alitalia."China Eastern ha la sua base a Shanghai che rappresenta una delle principali destinazioni su cui Alitalia punta per l’ampliamento del proprio network intercontinentale.”

ilvolo

Da quando la Cina è sud-est asiatico?

 

[DusCgn]

Notizia correlata


Oneworld abandons the idea of courting Chinese carriers

By Luc Citrinot, etn (in Berlin) | Jun 11, 2010

Rebuffed by the choice of China Eastern Airlines to finally choose Skyteam over Oneworld, alliance’s CEO John McCulloch puts a –temporary- stop at the alliance’s search for a partner in China. “We are not looking for the time being to any airline in China. And I can confirm that we do not held talks with Hainan Airlines, the last large international carrier in Mainland China”, declared Mr. McCulloch a a press conference during IATA AGM in Berlin.

For months, Oneworld had hoped to be able to attract China Eastern, then seen as a major step to strengthen the alliance. Disappointment was visible as Oneworld thought to have offered to the Shanghai based carrier the best deal. Analysts explain China Eastern’s choic”e of Skyteam by the fact that current China Eastern Chairman Liu Shaoyong has a closer link to China Southern Airlines – alrady a member of Skyteam- as he used to be his CEO until last year.

“We already have a strong presence in China thanks to Cathay Pacific and its affiliate Dragonair. Hong Kong is probably China’s best hub thanks to its efficient connections. And Cathay Pacific is recognised as one of the best airlines in the world”, told McCulloch. If Hong Kong is indeed a strong hub to China, its location in the South of Mainland China would have been ideally complemented by another gateway more to the North of the country. Asked if eventually Cathay Pacific could open a second hub in Mainland China, Anthony Tyler, CEO of Cathay Pacific replies: “We do not have the legal possibility to proceed in this direction. And I think that we do offer in Hong Kong an efficient hub able to compete with other large airports in China."

Asked last yearabout enlargement’s perspectives at IATA AGM in Kuala Lumpur, Mc Culloch declared then that BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) were the absolute priority to the alliance’s expansion with China and India being the focus. With Russia’s S7 being now part of Oneworld and the official announcement that Kingfisher Airlines (India) would join the alliance by next year, Oneworld’s mission is half accomplished. “We now concentrate our efforts on Brazil. This is our next target as it represents a huge market. We already have a dominant position in Latin America and Brazil fits perfectly to our strategy to remain the largest alliance in this part of the world", says McCulloch. Oneworld is still not interested by Southeast Asia but still has regular discussions with a number of airlines including Malaysia Airlines. "Now that our business is turning good again, we are now at the stage of looking more seriously at joining an alliance. And of course, Oneworld or Skyteam are the two alliances we feel interested to join", says Tengku Azmil Aziz, Malaysia Airlines CEO.

e-turbonews

 

[DusCgn]

Come già ampiamente previsto, l'ufficializzazione anche di Shanghai Airlines in ST


Shanghai Airlines To Become Part of SkyTeam

Tuesday 2 November 2010

Shanghai Airlines announced yesterday it will become part of SkyTeam 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 join SkyTeam in 2011.

Shanghai Airlines customers will enjoy SkyTeam alliance benefits such as
earning and redeeming of 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.

SkyTeam No. 1 alliance for the Greater China region

After the effective entry in 2011, Shanghai Airlines and its parent company China Eastern will increase the SkyTeam presence in the region as their combined networks add up to that of Guangzhou-based member China Southern. China Airlines, based in Taipei, is also expected to join the alliance in the same period. Together, these four members will cement SkyTeam’s No.1 position in the Greater China region. China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines will add 32 new destinations to the SkyTeam network.

About SkyTeam

SkyTeam is a global airline alliance providing customers from member airlines access to an extensive global network with more destinations, more frequencies and more connectivity. Passengers can earn and redeem Frequent Flyer Miles throughout the SkyTeam network. SkyTeam member airlines offer ustomers over 420 lounges worldwide. The thirteen members are: Aeroflot, Aeroméxico, Air Europa, Air France, Alitalia, China Southern, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, TAROM and Vietnam Airlines. SkyTeam offers its 385 million annual passengers a worldwide system of over 12,500 daily flights to 898 destinations in 169 countries. SkyTeam celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2010. www.skyteam.com

About Shanghai Airlines

Incorporated in 1985, Shanghai Airlines is China’s first commercial airline with multiple investments. Shanghai Airlines has a fleet of 66 aircraft, including Boeing 737, 757 and 767 series. As a Shanghai-based carrier, taking the “Safety First, Customer Priority, Quality Service and Excellence Orientation” as its business philosophy and corporate pursuit, Shanghai Airlines offers flights in and out of Shanghai to over 170 domestic and 13 international and regional destinations.

Read more about Shanghai Airlines

http://corporate.airfrance.com/en/p...-airlines-future-compagnie-membre-de-skyteam/

 

[malpensante]

Shanghai Airlines withdraws from Star, set to join SkyTeam with China Eastern

By Katie Cantle | November 2, 2010


China Eastern Airlines said that its wholly owned subsidiary Shanghai Airlines has withdrawn from the Star Alliance to join SkyTeam along with CEA next year.

CEA signed a formal agreement with SkyTeam in June and is scheduled to gain membership in 2011. Shanghai's departure had been expected after it agreed to merge with CEA. SAL's network will add 32 destinations to the grouping's network.

SkyTeam MD Marie-Joseph Male said, "The addition of the combined networks of China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines gives new opportunities for SkyTeam customers to access cities in all regions of China using Shanghai's Pudong and Hongqiao airports." CEA acquired SAL last year.
SkyTeam also counts China Southern Airlines as a member. China Airlines, based in Taipei, is additionally expected to join the alliance in 2011 (ATW Daily News, Sept. 15).

Without SAL, Star's only Chinese member is Air China. Oneworld has no mainland Chinese participants but Hong Kong-based Cathy Pacific is a member.


ATWOnline

 

[Seaking]

Come già ampiamente previsto, l'ufficializzazione anche di Shanghai Airlines in ST


Shanghai Airlines To Become Part of SkyTeam

Se non ricordo male l'attuale CEO di China Eastern altri non è che l'ex CEO di China Southern (fu sotto la sua guida che CZ entrò in ST anni fa).

Insomma, questa mossa non mi stupisce più di tanto...

Nota a margine: l'ex CEO di CZ ed attuale di MU è anche pilota comandante (di 777 quando era in CZ).

 

[shenzen airlines]

China Eastern plans to boost Australia service from Apr 2011


As per 05NOV10 GDS timetable display, China Eastern Airlines is to boost Australia service from 01APR11. In Northern Summer 2011 season, it is to operate Daily service each on Shanghai Pu Dong – Melbourne and Shanghai Pu Dong – Sydney service. In Northern Summer 2010 season, service operated 4 weekly with A340-300 and 5 weekly A340-300 respectively.

Planned Northern Summer 2011 season schedule below:


Shanghai Pu Dong – Melbourne
MU737 PVG2015 – 1000+1MEL 343 D
MU738 MEL1200 – 1930PVG 343 D

Shanghai Pu Dong – Sydney
MU561 PVG2020 – 1000+1SYD 333 D
MU562 SYD1200 – 1920PVG 333 D




http://airlineroute.net/2010/11/05/mu-australia-s11/