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In December 2007 the Alliance added China’s flag carrier Air China to the network.įeng Gang, the president of Shenzhen Airlines said: “Today is filled with joy for all of us at Shenzhen Airlines. In the case of China, the foundation for this strategy was set many years ago, by those Star Alliance member carriers who have been successfully serving this market for several decades. Shenzhen Airlines at the same time gains access to a global network with enhanced benefits for its passengers truly a win-win situation,” said Mark Schwab.Īdding Shenzhen Airlines to the network is part of Star Alliance’s strategy of improving access to current and future growth markets, thus providing the international traveller with more destinations and flights. Our customers now benefit from improved access throughout the economically important Pearl River Delta and across southern China. “Shenzhen Airlines is China’s fifth largest carrier and strengthens the Star Alliance presence in China and across Asia.
At a ceremony held at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, Mark Schwab, CEO Star Alliance, welcomed the airline into the family on behalf on the Alliance’s Chief Executive Board (CEB).
SHENZHEN, China – November 29th, 2012 – Shenzhen Airlines today became the latest carrier to join the Star Alliance network.