SkyTeam, a leading global airline alliance, connects over 1,000 destinations through 18 member airlines. Established in 2000, the alliance has integrated Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners into its long-haul routes, though business class offerings vary among its airlines. Some have chosen staggered or reverse herringbone seat layouts for privacy and aisle access, while others continue with the traditional 2-2-2 configuration. This variation reflects each airline's approach to product consistency and strategy.
Several SkyTeam airlines, including Aeroméxico, Air France, Air Europa, China Eastern, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, Saudia, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and XiamenAir, utilize the Boeing 787-9 for its range and efficiency, deploying the aircraft on high-demand routes from major hubs like Mexico City, Paris, and Amsterdam.
Virgin Atlantic, for instance, has positioned the Dreamliner on competitive transatlantic routes, while KLM uses it for long-haul services, such as Amsterdam to Rio de Janeiro. Air France operates this aircraft between Paris and Singapore.