Airline Alliance

Star Alliance

"The Way The Earth Connects"

26

Member Airlines

1997

Founded

Frankfurt, Germany

Headquarters

About Star Alliance

Star Alliance is the world's first and largest global airline alliance, founded in 1997. It connects passengers to over 1,300 destinations in 195 countries through its member airlines.

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Alliance Benefits

Seamless Connections

Book flights across multiple member airlines on a single ticket with coordinated schedules.

Loyalty Benefits

Earn and redeem frequent flyer miles across all member airlines in the alliance network.

Lounge Access

Elite members can access partner lounges worldwide for a premium travel experience.

Priority Services

Enjoy priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling when flying with any member airline.

Global Network

Access hundreds of destinations worldwide through the combined route networks.

Status Recognition

Your elite status is recognized across all member airlines for consistent benefits.

Founding Members (1997)

These airlines came together to form Star Alliance in 1997.

Air Canada

Canada

Member since 1997

Lufthansa

Germany

Member since 1997

Scandinavian Airlines

Denmark/Norway/Sweden

Member since 1997

Thai Airways

Thailand

Member since 1997

United Airlines

United States

Member since 1997

Additional Members

Airlines that have joined Star Alliance since its founding.

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