Star Alliance
The largest airline alliance with 26 member airlines including United, Lufthansa, ANA, Singapore, Turkish, and Air Canada.
Full definition
Star Alliance is the world's largest airline alliance, covering most major markets. Best US programs to book Star awards: Aeroplan (cheapest stopovers), Turkish Miles&Smiles (cheapest US-Europe), ANA Mileage Club (cheapest round-trip), and United MileagePlus (easiest to earn).
Related terms
Airline Alliance
A group of airlines that share ticketing, baggage, and frequent flyer benefits.Oneworld Alliance
Alliance including American, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, JAL, Qantas, Qatar, Iberia, ...SkyTeam Alliance
Alliance including Delta, Air France/KLM, Korean Air, Aeromexico, ITA Airways, and others.
A group of airlines that share ticketing, baggage, and frequent flyer benefits.Oneworld Alliance
Alliance including American, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, JAL, Qantas, Qatar, Iberia, ...SkyTeam Alliance
Alliance including Delta, Air France/KLM, Korean Air, Aeromexico, ITA Airways, and others.
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