See more of the world for less with promotional fares to 1,062 destinations   

AMSTERDAM, December 15, 2016 – SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, is giving the gift of travel this season by offering customers a 15% discount off their Round the World trip. The promotional fare is available for both Economy and Business Class tickets of up to 26,000 miles purchased between now and March 31, 2017.

The discounted SkyTeam Round the World fare is valid on all 20 member airlines across a comprehensive network of 1,062 destinations. Customers can book their travel using SkyTeam’s easy-to-use Round the World Planner or can select one of the alliance’s new Round the World themed itineraries that include: Beach Vacations, History & Culture, World Metropolis, Natural World and Wines of the World.  Fares include from three to five stops and are valid from 10 days to six months.

“Whether exploring new cities or going off the beaten track in multiple regions of the world, only an airline alliance can provide such choices and options enabling customers to make their dream Round the World trip a reality for less,” said Edward Hollo, SkyTeam’s Manager for Commercial Development. “Alliance branded Round the World fares offer a better value for money than buying multiple tickets and also provide much needed convenience during travels.”

SkyTeam is the leading alliance in Greater China, Russia, Mexico and North America, with comprehensive networks across Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia Pacific, giving globetrotters greater flexibility to plan their ideal itinerary. The alliance also offers routes not served by other alliances including: Mexico City to Tokyo and Shanghai; Nairobi to Seoul and Guangzhou; Accra to New York-JFK; and Moscow to Cancun.

An example of a SkyTeam Round the World itinerary possible within the promotional fare conditions* of up to a maximum 26,000 miles:

Amsterdam – New York – Los Angeles – Tokyo - Ho Chi Minh City – Moscow – Amsterdam

SkyTeam’s Go Round the World pass can be booked online at www.skyteam.com, via SkyTeam reservations centers or a local travel agent. Customers wishing to explore a particular region in greater depth can add on any of SkyTeam’s range of Go Passes which include: Go Africa, Go Asia, Go Europe, Go Greater China, Go Russia and Go USA and Canada. For more information about SkyTeam’s Go Round the World pass, click here.

For more information:

SkyTeam
Corporate Communications
E: media@skyteam.com

About SkyTeam:
SkyTeam is the global airline alliance with 20 member airlines working together to offer seamless travel on an extensive global network.  From top hubs around the world, SkyTeam members provide reliable and comfortable journeys to over 1,050 destinations. SkyTeam customers can unwind in 636 lounges as they travel, earn and redeem Frequent Flyer Miles. SkyTeam Elite Plus customers are eligible for SkyPriority services. The 20 members are: Aeroflot, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Aeroméxico, Air Europa, Air France, Alitalia, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Garuda Indonesia, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, Saudia, TAROM, Vietnam Airlines and Xiamen Airlines. SkyTeam welcomes 612 million customers each year on more than 16,320 daily flights to 1,062 destinations in 177 countries.

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Notes for Editors:

Promotional fare conditions

The SkyTeam Round the World planner helps customers build their itinerary, calculate miles and book a discounted Round the World trip online.

• Booking must be made before March 31, 2017 on flights with any SkyTeam member airline
• Travel must start by June 30, 2017
• Fares are valid from 10 days up to six months
• A minimum of three and a maximum of five stops is permitted
• A minimum of three and a maximum of 15 transfers is permitted
• Total travel may not exceed 26,000 miles
• Fares are subject to availability