Delta Air Lines Backs Saudi Arabian Airlines' Application to Join SkyTeam

Delta Air Lines DAL today issued the following statement in support of Saudi Arabian Airlines' decision to join the SkyTeam global airline alliance in 2012. "Saudi Arabian's growing hub in Riyadh and extensive network throughout the Middle East will bring Delta customers greater access to destinations across one of the world's most important economic regions," said Charlie Pappas, Delta's vice president – Alliances. "We are honored that Saudi Arabian has chosen to link its future growth and success with Delta and our SkyTeam partners, while bringing our alliance greater access to destinations across the Middle East."