29-Nov-2013 4:44 PM
KLM 'encouraged' to partner with China Southern
KLM COO and deputy CEO Pieter Elbers, speaking at CAPA's World Aviation Summit in Amsterdam, stated (26/27-Nov-2013) Chinese regulator CAAC did not require KLM to partner with China Southern Airlines but "strongly encouraged" it. He also stated that staff exchanges with China Southern Airlines are "fundamental" to their partnership.