SkyTeam, the global airline alliance partnering Aeromxico, Air France, Alitalia, CSA Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Korean Air, sets itself apart by offering an exclusive experience for frequent flyers. SkyTeam NewsFlash, issued monthly, enables the alliance to keep key media fully up-to-date with its most recent developments. Please read on for this month's update of SkyTeam activities.

New Destination in the New Year -At the start of this year, SkyTeam member Air France began service between Paris and Guangzhou, China. The newly-instituted service, offered five times weekly, will expand to daily service in mid-June. The route will establish Air France as the first European carrier to serve Guangzhou and Europe's first airline to serve four destinations in China. Customers will now have direct access to one of China's most promising business centers.

Passengers have enjoyed Air France's commitment to servicing China since 1966, when the SkyTeam member became the first western airline to operate services to the People's Republic of China.

Party of Nine, Please - Recently, SkyTeam member Korean Air signed a contract to purchase nine B777-200ERs from Boeing. The B777-200ERs will provide more comfort to economy and business class passengers with an Audio Video On Demand (AVOD) system installed in all seats for entertainment. Passengers in business class will enjoy flat reclining backrests with even more comfort. The B777-200ER is capable of operating non-stop service to long-haul destinations, especially from Asia to the U.S. West Coast region, which will enhance the travel experience for customers.

For more information about SkyTeam, please visit www.skyteam.com, or call SkyTeam Communications at 646-935-3978 (in the United States).