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Shanghai Airlines join Star Alliance

Wi Fi Radio Star Alliance has invited Shanghai Airlines to join the alliance.

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Broadband Access With this move both Shanghai Airlines and Star Alliance open a new chapter in Chinese aviation history.

Youngest members of Star Alliance are Air China and Shanghai Airlines (since december 2007). To present you the large Star Alliance network, every year another country is in the centre of special actions and promotions. This year it' Southern Africa.

Wi Fi Antenna Shanghai Airlines Chairman Zhou Chi said the invitation to join Star Alliance would only further enhance Shanghai Airlines position as a leader in the Chinese aviation market.

On March 26, 2000, Austrian, Lauda Air and Austrian arrows have joined the Star Alliance network, the largest airline alliance in the world, to offer you even better flight connections and more comfortable travel. Founded in 1997, the global alliance includes 19 renowned airlines serving 897 destinations in almost 160 countries around the world. With more than 17, 000 daily flights operated (one aircraft taking off every five seconds), there are plenty of alternatives to choose from.

Broadband Service With our large domestic network and increasing international routes we believe Shanghai Airlines brings a wealth of experience and value to Star Alliance. We look forward to working with Star Alliance toward full membership over the coming months.

Depending on which airline you choose, your entire journey is then exclusive to the network of airlines within that respective alliance. Therefore, you e either traveling with One World or the Star Alliance. The main difference between the alliances is the range of destinations that each can offer. One may specialize in South American destinations while the other may have a huge range of airlines to choose from in Europe. So, make sure you pick the airline alliance based on your destinations and not just based on which airlines you like or prefer.

Wi Fi Card Star Alliance Chief Executive Officer Jaan Albrecht commented: For Star Alliance this invitation to Shanghai Airlines represents a giant step forward in the evolution of the alliance. Having a high quality Chinese carrier of the calibre of Shanghai Airlines will add immeasurable value to our network.

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Broadband Connection Chairman Chi and Mr Albrecht also added that Shanghai Airlines and Star Alliance would be working closely together to obtain more resources from airport authorities for the mutual benefit of all parties.

Palm Wi Fi Card Commented Chairman Zhou: With the development of Shanghai Pudong Airport, we should make full use of the airport resources, provide quick and convenient transferring and connecting service which is called "Under One Roof", and offer high-quality service to business passengers. This is also the main character of Star Alliance. We hope that the establishment of the second terminal building in the near future will provide high-standard, high-quality and high-efficiency operating service, thus greatly support Start Alliance.

Broadband For Business Star Alliance and Shanghai Airlines will now work toward the formal entry of Shanghai Airlines to the alliance over the coming months.

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