. Set for April 2008, the deal initially would include each carrier's transatlantic services between their respective hubs, as well as the new services each plans to provide to and from London Heathrow Airport. By 2010, the JV would encompass all transatlantic operations by both airlines and pool "more than $8 billion" in annual revenues. A steering committee will oversee integration of "network, revenue management, sales and distribution, products and services, frequent flyer program, operations, IT, finance and cargo." Air France and Delta, along with SkyTeam partners
Alitalia, CSA Czech Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Northwest Airlines, last week asked for a speedier regulatory review of the alliance's request for expanded antitrust immunity.