Northwest Airlines has signed a strategic partnership with China Southern Airlines. The marketing pact covers reciprocal frequent flyer programme and airport lounge access, but does not yet extend to codesharing. China Southern plans eventually to join the SkyTeam Alliance, a move which Northwest made last year.
Source: Airline Business
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