Chinese carrier Xiamen Airlines has become a full member of Skyteam, and will be the alliance’s fourth member within the greater China region.
Xiamen joins fellow Chinese carriers China Airlines, China Eastern and China Southern in the alliance.
“Membership of Skyteam will enable us to deliver enhanced customer benefits as we diversify and grow our network, and this is key to the success of our new international routes,” said Che Shanglun, president and chief executive of Xiamen Airlines.
“Our passengers can anticipate exciting new destinations while we look forward to a future of cooperation with our alliance partners.”
Xiamen Airlines is the 19th airline to join the alliance. Other Skyteam members include Aeromexico, Aeroflot, Air France, Alitalia, Delta, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air and Vietnam Airlines.
Xiamen Airlines adds over 220 routes to the Skyteam network to and from more than 50 major cities in south and northeast Asia, including Hong Kong and Macau.