The airline adds that the introduction of this option is part of Saudia’s broader strategy to expand payment flexibility.

The SkyTeam alliance connects 624 million passengers annually to more than 1,000 destinations in 160 countries. The alliance began in 2000 with Delta Air Lines, Air France, Aeromexico and Korean Air.

The SkyTeam alliance is talking to several potential new members. Discussions are underway with China Airlines, China Eastern, Malaysian, Vietnam, Kingfisher and Jet Airways as well as Gol/Varig ...

Currently, the SkyTeam covers 95 percent of the flows in the world, Wisbrun stated, adding that “we won’t focus on going to more members, but we want to work more closely together within the ...

- Ends - 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 ...

Romanian airline Tarom will join the SkyTeam alliance as an associate member, the group says. Air France is sponsoring the Tarom application, and will represent Tarom on the SkyTeam board ...

Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011 (This item was originally published Monday.) DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Saudi Arabian Airlines announced plans Monday to join the SkyTeam airline alliance in 2012, only the third ...

Aerolineas Argentinas has become SkyTeam's first South American member, a move that will further strengthen the network of the global airline alliance, Korean Air said.