Before and After: The impact of China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines joining SkyTeam
The SkyTeam alliance has taken a crucial step forward in cementing its place in the fast-growing Asia Pacific aviation market by adding China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines to the fold this week. Based at the powerhouse Shanghai Pudong and Hongqiao airports, the move is a double breakthrough for SkyTeam, sweetened by Shanghai Airlines' switch from Star Alliance and China Eastern's flirtation in recent years with Star stalwart Singapore Airlines.
