OREANDA-NEWS. August 07, 2008. The first stage of negotiations between Uzbekistan Airways and SkyTeam Airline Alliance was held in Tashkent. The main purpose of the meeting is the entry of Uzbekistan Airways into the global airline alliance, reported the press-centre of Uzbekistan Airways.
 
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance partnering eleven members – including Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air France, Alitalia, China Southern Airlines, Continental Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM, Korean Air and Northwest Airlines – and three Associate carriers – Air Europa, Copa Airlines and Kenya Airways – sets itself apart by offering an exclusive experience for all passengers. Two more airlines - Middle East Airlines and Tarom - plan to join the alliance.
 
In 2008-2009, at the proposal of Korean Air, the national airline of Uzbekistan will join SkyTeam Airline Alliance. It will open up new possibilities for Uzbekistan Airways further integration into the international air transportation system.