SkyTeam, the global airline alliance partnering Aeroméxico, Air France, Alitalia, Continental, CSA Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM, Korean Air and Northwest Airlines, sets itself apart by offering an exclusive experience for all passengers. Issued monthly, SkyTeam NewsFlash provides media with key updates on alliance activities. Please read on for this month’s SkyTeam news.
SkyTeam introduces Japanese-language version of skyteam.com – Continuously working to offer customers worldwide the utmost in service and convenience, SkyTeam recently introduced Japanese-language functionality on skyteam.com. Now Japanese-speaking visitors to the Web site can learn more information about SkyTeam customer benefits as well as read the latest alliance news. Japanese-speaking travelers can also access SkyTeam flight schedules and information on alliance fare products, such as Round the World and Europe Pass.
With this update, SkyTeam offers greater access to vital information for the many travelers to and from Japanese markets. According to the Japan National Tourist Organization, the preliminary estimate for foreign visitors to Japan during January-November 2005 was 6,200,000 visitors and Japanese-based international passengers over the same period is estimated at 16,000,000.
With 712 weekly flights to and from Japan, SkyTeam serves fourteen Japanese destinations, including Tokyo’s Narita Airport which is the Asia hub for SkyTeam carrier Northwest Airlines. SkyTeam also serves Osaka, Japan and Nagoya, Japan.
Currently, visitors can access the SkyTeam Web site in eight languages: Czech, Dutch, French, English, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. Visit www.skyteam.com/JA to view the new Japanese-language version of the Web site or to learn more about the SkyTeam global network.