On Wednesday, 26 March 2003, SWISS and Finnair signed a co-operation agreement that will…
On Wednesday, 26 March 2003, SWISS and Finnair signed a co-operation agreement that will guarantee both airlines a stronger and more diversified partnership at many levels. The agreement builds on the successful codeshare arrangement that already exists between Switzerland and Finland.
SWISS will submit the co-operation agreement to the European Commission for examination. The EU will then decide whether the agreement meets the requirements of European competition law. This process is a matter of a formal legal vetting, and SWISS expects to receive EU approval in the near future.
SWISS and Finnair already operate a successful codeshare agreement between Switzerland and Finland, and offer numerous connecting flights. Customers also already enjoy the advantages of a joint worldwide Frequent Flyer programme.
Once approval has been obtained from the EU authorities, the partners will strive for closer consultation on harmonising route networks, enhanced co-ordination of timetables and targeted linking of marketing activities. Optimum use of synergies means that customers will benefit by a range of attractive and improved links between the Nordic countries, Switzerland and southern Europe.
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