The SkyTeam and Oneworld global airline alliances announced official participation dates for new regional members

. Air Europa, Copa Airlines and Kenya Airways on 1 September joined SkyTeam as associate members, bringing another 47 destinations to the network. Hong Kong's Drangonair--now part of Oneworld co-founder Cathay Pacific--becomes part of Oneworld on 1 November, contributing 12 new cities to the alliance's map.