| Shanghai Airlines and Star Alliance agree separation |
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As a result of its recent merger with China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines has agreed with Star Alliance to terminate its membership by the end of October as reported by Star Alliance. Shanghai Airlines will continue to offer all Star Alliance customer benefits and its passengers will enjoy their worldwide alliance benefits until October 31st, 2010. These include, for example, the collection and redemption of miles, participation in various Star Alliance fare products as well as the provision of extra benefits to Star Alliance Gold and Silver customers. Source: Star Alliance, July 30, 2010 Remarks: although there wasn't a cargo alliance so far, we expect that the joint forces of China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines might streamline their cargo operations in the future too. It is not yet clear of how this new giant will re-organize it's freight unit but it wouldn't surprise us that GSA contracts are under review shortly and that their sales and marketing approach will change soon. |
