Air China and Shanghai Airlines Join Star Alliance
Posted on: Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 09:00 CST
Air China and Shanghai Airlines have formally joined Star Alliance, which has now 19 member carriers operating 17,000 daily flights to 897 destinations in 160 countries, will offer international travelers more choice than any other airline alliance.
Jaan Albrecht, CEO of Star Alliance, said: "China is one the fastest growing aviation markets in the world and as of today, with Air China and Shanghai Airlines now formally Star Alliance member airlines, we offer an unrivalled network of flight connections to, from, and within this market for international travelers."
Li Jiaxiang, chairman of Air China, added: "This is a historical moment. The world's fastest growing, and largest airline alliance - Star Alliance - has arrived in the world's fastest growing, and largest country - China. By becoming a member of Star Alliance China's premier airline, Air China, is set to undergo many years of strategic co-operation with a large group of the world's leading airlines."
Source: Datamonitor
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