Two of the leading airline frequent flyer networks have announced new members. Russian carrier S7 Airlines is to join Oneworld in sometime in 2010 and will be sponsored by British Airways during its 18 month alliance implementation programme. S7 will be come Oneworld’s 12th full member with Mexicana due to join later this year.
Meanwhile, Greek carrier Aegan will join Star Alliance and the process is expected to take about a year. Aegan currently operates 23 routes in Greece and a further 24 international destinations including London Stansted. Star Alliance currently has 21 members with a further five more airlines confirmed for the future (the other four being Air India, Brussels Airline, Continental Airlines and TAM).
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