Official: SAS joins SkyTeam
SkyTeam and SAS, flag carrier of Scandinavia, have signed an Alliance Adherence Agreement concluding that SAS will join SkyTeam on 1 September 2024. SkyTeam and SAS have officially signed an Alliance Adherence Agreement (AAA), serving as an important step toward SAS’ official entry into the global airline alliance. They are committed to ensuring a seamless […]
Strong collaboration helps SkyTeam Cargo’s alliance connect the world
As the world’s only global air cargo alliance, SkyTeam Cargo has witnessed how the international airfreight landscape has evolved since it was founded over two decades ago. With 11 member airlines, 15 origin hubs, 150 countries, 60 shared warehouses and a fleet of over 2700 aircraft including 45 full freighters, the alliance has witnessed how […]
Saudia Cargo CEO re-elected to chair SkyTeam cargo alliance
SkyTeam Cargo, the global cargo alliance, has announced the re-election of Teddy Zebitz, the CEO of Saudia Cargo, as the chairperson of the SkyTeam Cargo Executive Board for another consecutive term. The appointment was endorsed at their recent meeting in London, which is composed of the cargo executives of all cargo alliance members and oversees […]
SkyTeam Cargo: Zebitz steps up as chair, cargo executive board
SkyTeam Cargo, the airline cargo alliance, has announced Teddy Zebitz, CEO of Saudia Cargo, as the new chairperson of its cargo executive board. The appointment was endorsed at a recent meeting of the SkyTeam Cargo executive board, which is composed of the cargo executives of all 12 members and oversees SkyTeam Cargo’s global strategy. Zebitz, […]
oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance seek extraordinary support
Speaking on behalf of member airlines, the three global airline alliances oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are jointly calling on governments and stakeholders to take action to alleviate the unprecedented challenges faced by the global airline industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The three global alliances, which represent almost 60 airlines around the world that contribute […]
Delta and Korean Air launch cargo joint venture
Delta Cargo and Korean Air Cargo have launched their cargo cooperation following the start of their joint venture partnership on trans-Pacific routes. The joint venture routes will allow customers to work with either carrier to transport shipments across a range of flights, providing access to more than 290 destinations in the Americas and more than […]
Lindsey Jalil takes over from Kristin Colvile at Delta Cargo
Lindsey Jalil has taken up the role of managing director – commercial at Delta Cargo, replacing Kristin Colvile who has been promoted to chief executive officer and managing director of SkyTeam. Jalil will lead Delta Cargo’s commercial activities including alliances, distribution, marketing and communications, products, technology, reporting and revenue management. Delta Cargo vice president, Shawn […]
Colvile takes over from Cantarutti as SkyTeam CEO
The SkyTeam airline alliance has named Kristin Colvile as its new chief executive officer (CEO), taking over from Perry Cantarutti who is returning to Delta Air Lines. Colvile, who is joining from Delta Cargo, has over 25 years of airline industry experience, having held various leadership roles in numerous divisions of Delta Air Lines and […]
Delta and Korean sign trans-Pacific joint venture
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air have reached an agreement to create a trans-Pacific joint venture, offering a number of services including increasing belly cargo. The joint venture, subject to regulatory approval, mainly focuses on passenger services to expand the trans-Pacific codeshare, joint sales and marketing initiatives in Asia and the USA, co-locating at key […]
International cargo surge for Aeroflot, domestic volumes remain flat
Cargo and mail volumes grew 29.2 per cent in February for Aeroflot with international tonnage surging while remaining flat on domestic services. Total volumes were up 29.2 per cent to 14,231 tonnes, with an international surge of 53.5 per cent to 9,182 tonnes, while domestic cargo was up 0.3 per cent to 5,049 tonnes. In […]