The SkyTeam airline alliance expects to have all member carriers under one roof at Heathrow before the end of the year.
The Air France/KLM-led grouping hopes all airlines under the umbrella will be operating from Terminal 4 by November.
SkyTeam said it was making “significant progress” on renovations in the check-in area and its first branded lounge at the terminal vacated by British Airways with the opening of Terminal 5 last year.
The first level of the lounge is due to open in June, with a second level set to open in conjunction with the final member airline moves and the completion of the facility, currently forseen in November, a statement said.
“The Heathrow project is an exciting endeavor for the alliance, an opportunity to truly blend the member airlines’ cultures and brand identities to strengthen our customers’ connection with SkyTeam,” said Francesca Freeland, lead for the SkyTeam Heathrow Airport team.
SkyTeam’s 10 members are Aeroflot, Aeroméxico, Air France, Alitalia, China Southern, Continental Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM and Korean Air, not all of which fly from Heathrow.
by Phil Davies
