Garuda Indonesia will join SkyTeam on March 5th next year

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Garuda Indonesia will join SkyTeam on March 5th next year, boosting the third-tier alliance's membership to 20 airlines.

Garuda will be the seventh SkyTeam airline in Australian skies alongside China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Delta, Korean Air and Vietnam Airlines.

“Garuda Indonesia’s domestic and growing international network will give SkyTeam a footprint in Indonesia as we strengthen our presence in the Southeast Asia region” said SkyTeam managing director Michael Wisbrun.

Asia is a prize market for airline alliances seeking to expand their scope, as well as their appeal to business travellers and frequent flyers.

This year saw Taiwan’s EVA Airlines sign onto Star Alliance while oneworld gained Malaysia Airlines and will add SriLankan Airlines next year.

Garuda's entry into SkyTeam is part of the Indonesian flag-carrier’s continued push into the premium travel market.

Source,Australian Business Traveller