Strategic Partnership Between Air China and Lufthansa
28.03.2007 / 15:18 / Rubriek: Informatief / Organisatie: Air china
Air china
Strategic Partnership Between Air China and Lufthansa
BEIJING, China, March 28 /PRNewswire/ --
Air China and Lufthansa continue their cooperation to increase the frequency on the
Sino-German route. The total capacity will be 66 flights per week from Frankfurt or
Munich to: Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Air China has long-term strategic partnership
with Lufthansa, started their first code shares in October 2000 and signed a further
five-year code-share agreement in May 2006. The cooperation aims to provide passengers
with extensive route network, smooth flight links and consistent products and services to
consolidate and enhance both airlines' market competitiveness.
Air China and Lufthansa developed a full-scale code sharing, carrying both airlines'
codes on all Sino-German flights. Air China's flight no. was carried from Frankfurt and
Munich to other 8 German cities: Berlin and Hamburg etc., while Lufthansa's flight no.
was carried to more Chinese cities. The third country code sharing offers passengers
options between China, Brazil and Spain. The two airlines also developed Frequent Flyer
Program (FFP) cooperation which enables both airlines' FFP members to collect points and
redeem airfares on all Air China or Lufthansa's self-operating flights. Passengers also
enjoy seamless transfer services between the two airlines via through check in. Both
airlines profit from the partnership and contribute over one hundred thousands more
passengers every year.
AMECO Beijing, established on 1st August 1989, is a joint venture between Air China
and Lufthansa. It is the first joint venture in the aviation sector with the most
powerful maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities, but also the first aircraft
maintenance and engineering company in China holding certificates from FAA, EASA, CAAC and
other 18 other airworthiness authorities.
In 2006, Lufthansa as a mentor recommended Air China to join the world's largest
airline alliance - Star Alliance. And now Air China is striving to fulfil the
requirements of joining Star Alliance.
European Press Contact for Air China
Susanne Sothmann
Tel. +49-89-76759434
Fax +49-89-76759435
E-mail: ssothmann@kafka-kommunikation.de
Contact:
European Press Contact for Air China: Susanne Sothmann, Tel.+49-89-76759434, Fax
+49-89-76759435, E-mail: ssothmann@kafka-kommunikation.de