Star Alliance
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Founded 1997 · Frankfurt, Germany
The world's largest airline alliance, founded in 1997 by five airlines. Star Alliance connects 1,200+ airports in 190+ countries with 26 member airlines, offering seamless travel, shared lounges, and reciprocal frequent flyer benefits.
25
Member Airlines
10370
Combined Routes
2913
Destinations
21
Home Countries
Member Airlines
| IATA | Airline | Country | Routes | Destinations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA | United Airlines | 🇺🇸 United States | 2168 | 424 |
| CA | Air China | 🇨🇳 China | 1234 | 179 |
| LH | Lufthansa | 🇩🇪 Germany | 881 | 240 |
| AC | Air Canada | 🇨🇦 Canada | 705 | 194 |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | 🇹🇷 Turkey | 626 | 245 |
| NH | All Nippon Airways | 🇯🇵 Japan | 547 | 119 |
| SK | Scandinavian Airlines System | 🇸🇪 Sweden | 496 | 124 |
| AI | Air India Limited | 🇮🇳 India | 393 | 103 |
| ET | Ethiopian Airlines | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | 323 | 116 |
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 288 | 102 |
| AV | Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia | AVIANCA | 286 | 83 |
| OZ | Asiana Airlines | Republic of Korea | 260 | 105 |
| OS | Austrian Airlines | 🇦🇹 Austria | 232 | 106 |
| TP | TAP Portugal | 🇵🇹 Portugal | 227 | 84 |
| NZ | Air New Zealand | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 227 | 65 |
| SQ | Singapore Airlines | 🇸🇬 Singapore | 207 | 101 |
| SA | South African Airways | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 202 | 76 |
| MS | Egyptair | 🇪🇬 Egypt | 201 | 81 |
| TG | Thai Airways International | 🇹🇭 Thailand | 193 | 88 |
| SN | Brussels Airlines | 🇧🇪 Belgium | 188 | 92 |
| CM | Copa Airlines | 🇵🇦 Panama | 184 | 69 |
| A3 | Aegean Airlines | 🇬🇷 Greece | 184 | 63 |
| BR | EVA Air | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | 118 | 54 |
| LH | Lufthansa Cargo | 🇩🇪 Germany | 0 | 0 |
| SQ | Singapore Airlines Cargo | 🇸🇬 Singapore | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Star Alliance?
Star Alliance is the world's largest airline alliance, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. It connects over 1,200 airports in 190+ countries through 23 member airlines including Lufthansa, United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and ANA. Members coordinate schedules, share lounges, and offer reciprocal frequent flyer benefits.
Which airlines are members of Star Alliance?
Star Alliance has 23 member airlines spanning every continent. Key members include United Airlines, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, ANA, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, EVA Air, Thai Airways, and Swiss International Air Lines. The alliance also includes regional carriers like Aegean Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines, providing comprehensive global coverage.
What are the benefits of flying Star Alliance airlines?
Flying Star Alliance airlines provides seamless connections across 23 carriers with single-ticket booking, through-checked baggage, and access to over 1,000 shared lounges worldwide. Elite status members enjoy priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling on any member airline, plus reciprocal lounge access regardless of cabin class with Gold status.
How do frequent flyer programs work across Star Alliance?
Star Alliance members maintain independent loyalty programs (such as MileagePlus, Miles & More, and KrisFlyer) but offer reciprocal earning and redemption. Members can earn miles on any alliance flight and redeem awards across all 23 airlines. Star Alliance Gold status, earned through any member program, provides universal lounge access and priority services.