Star Alliance unites 26 of the worlds leading airlines, providing travellers seamless access to over 1,160 airports across 192 countries - covering 90% of the world.

The higher-tier status levels of each member airline's frequent flyer programs are aligned with the two uniformly recognized Star Alliance status levels: Star Alliance Silver and Star Alliance Gold.

The Star Alliance was created in 1997 and is now the largest airline alliance globally (by number of members and market share), with 26 member airlines connecting over 1,200 airports.

Understanding the Context

Star Alliance includes 27 member airlines that operate in a total of 192 destination countries. Discover more about the airlines that are part of the Star Alliance.

Star Alliance is the largest worldwide alliance with its 26 members. Find out which airlines are part of the alliance and what benefits you can receive.

Here's everything frequent fliers should know about the Star Alliance, including member airlines, benefits, and more.

Star Alliance unites 26 of the worlds leading airlines, providing travellers seamless access to over 1,150 airports across 190 countries - covering 90% of the world. Further connecting flights are offered.

Key Insights

ITA Airways joins Star Alliance, adopts Lufthansas digital platform, and posts its first profit, signaling a major step forward after years of restructuring.

Singapore Airlines passengers have lost access to United Polaris Lounges, as the airline tightens access rules to exclude most of its Star Alliance partners.

Star Alliance has 25 member airlines, each with its own distinctive culture and style of service. The information on the site covers all member airlines and their complete networks, schedules, loyalty.