Star Alliance
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| Star Alliance | ||
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| Launch date | 14 May 1997 | |
| Members | Full | 21 |
| Non-voting | 3 | |
| Pending | 5 | |
| Destinations | Airports | 912 |
| Countries | 159 | |
| Annual passengers (m) | 499.9 | |
| Annual RPK (G) | 990.24 | |
| Fleet size | 3,325 | |
| Management | Jaan Albrecht (CEO) | |
| Website | http://www.staralliance.com | |
Star Alliance is the world's first and largest airline alliance. Founded in 1997, its name and emblem represent the five founding airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines System, Thai Airways International, and United Airlines. Star Alliance has since grown considerably and now has 21 full and 3 regional members, with another three expected to become full members by 2009, and with two expected to become members in 2010. Star Alliance is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.[1]
[edit] Customer service
Codeshare flights between these airlines are, for the most part, seamless. This tight cooperation led to suspicions of anti-competitive behavior, and the alliance was investigated by the European Union as a virtual merger of its members. Indeed, some speculated that if government regulations were relaxed, the members would merge into a single corporation,[2] although no evidence has yet materialized. Prior to Star Alliance, Northwest Airlines and KLM were operating together as the forerunners of the modern airline alliance system since 1993, although there had been even earlier pairings and groupings of airlines for decades on a less formal level. The creation of Star Alliance was a milestone in airline history because of its size. It sparked the formation of rivals, notably SkyTeam and Oneworld.
The alliance developed the "regional" concept in 2004, which helps Star Alliance penetrate individual markets with the regional participation of smaller carriers. Regional Star Alliance members have to be sponsored by an existing full Star Alliance member. (SkyTeam has a similar type of concept called the "associate" concept, where it also have to be sponsored by an existing full SkyTeam member.)
Star Alliance members now fly 18,100 daily flights to 975 airports in 162 countries with a fleet of 3,359 aircraft. Its members carried a total of 405.7 million passengers with a turnover of US$95.3 billion in 2006. The alliance's market share is 28% of the global market based on revenue passenger kilometers (RPK). All Star Alliance carriers combined employ over 401,577 pilots, flight attendants, and other staff. Star Alliance was voted best airline alliance in the Skytrax 2007 World Airline Awards.[3]
[edit] Membership history
- 1997 — The alliance is founded by Air Canada, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines System, Thai Airways International, and United Airlines. Varig joins by November that year.
- 1999 — Ansett Australia, All Nippon Airways, and Air New Zealand become members.
- 2000 — Singapore Airlines, BMI, Mexicana, and the Austrian Airlines Group (Austrian Arrows, Tyrolean Airways and Lauda Air) join.
- 2001 — Ansett Australia became bankrupt, due to poor managament by Air Newzealand
- 2003 — Asiana Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, and Spanair join.
- 2004 — US Airways joins the alliance. Mexicana's membership ends. Adria Airways, Croatia Airlines, Blue1 inaugurate the alliance's regional network.
- 2005 — TAP Portugal joins the alliance. After merging with US Airways under the US Airways name, America West Airlines joins working through US Airways original membership.
- 2006 — Swiss International Air Lines and South African Airways join.
- 2007 — Varig was ejected from the alliance on 31 January. Air China and Shanghai Airlines joined on 12 December.
- 2008 — Turkish Airlines joined on 1 April to become the 20th member. EgyptAir joined on 11 July as the 21st member.
- 2009 — Brussels Airlines plans to join in mid-2009. Continental Airlines is expected to join on October 25, 2009. TAM Airlines is expected to join in late 2009.[4]
- 2010 — Aegean Airlines and Air India are expected to join.[5]
[edit] Star Alliance member hubs and co-location
[edit] Star Alliance member hubs
[edit] Co-location (move under one roof)
- In March 2008, some Star Alliance members started to move to Terminal 1 of London Heathrow Airport as part of a re-arrangement program. Star Alliance members Air New Zealand and United Airlines moved into Terminal 1 on 10 June 2008. Members Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss International Airlines, and TAP Portugal will move to Terminal on 1 June 2009. Asiana, BMI, LOT Polish Airlines, South African Airways and US Airways already operate from Terminal 1. All other members will remain at T3 (Except Continental and TAM Airlines who will remain in T4) until Heathrow East is completed, where all members will then move.[7]
- On 26 March 2008, all Star Alliance members moved operations to the new Terminal 3 of Beijing Capital International Airport in order to maintain simple transfers with Air China and other Star Alliance airline members.[8]Continental Airlines, which is currently at Terminal 2 of BCIA, will move to Terminal 3 in 2009 once regulatory approval has been granted. It is currently part of Skyteam.
- Since the remodeling of Mexico City International Airport's Terminal 1, all Star Alliance carriers were re-located to the Hall F2 of the terminal's International Building. United Airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa, and US Airways now have their check-in facilities inside a single hall. The gate assignation for Star Alliance member airline varies, although they tend to operate into the 'F' gates. (F20-F28)
- At the same time as the move at Beijing Capital International Airport, all Star Alliance members are also expected to move to the new Terminal 2 at Shanghai Pudong International Airport to maintain simple transfers with Air China, Shanghai Airlines and other Star Alliance airline members.[8]
- During the renovation of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport's Terminal 1, all Star Alliance members but Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Airlines and future members were re-located there, in order to "create" a Star Alliance Hub.
- International Star Alliance departures and arrivals serving San Francisco International Airport moved to Boarding Area G except for those of Air Canada and Asiana Airlines.
- In June 2006, all Star Alliance member airlines except Air New Zealand moved to the new South Wing in Terminal 1 of Narita International Airport to simplify transfers with All Nippon Airways.
- Star Alliance members serving Cairo International Airport will join national carrier EgyptAir in moving all alliance operations into the new Terminal 3 by June 2009 in order to simplify transfers with EgyptAir. [9]
- All Star Alliance members at Miami International Airport (Air Canada, United, US Airways, Lufthansa and Swiss) relocated to the newly built Concourse J, as part of the airport's "alliance co-location" program; Star Alliance was a major contributor to the new Concourse and overall Terminal construction.
- In June 2008, Star Alliance member airlines were relocated to the west side of Incheon International Airport as part of the airport's renewal program, followed by the opening of the new Concourse A.
- At Toronto Pearson International Airport in March 2008, US Airways joined Star Alliance Partners Air Canada, United, Lufthansa, Austrian and LOT Polish in Terminal 1, where all Star Alliance member airlines are now located.
- In March 2008, Star Alliance member airlines were relocated to Terminal 2 at Warsaw's Frederic Chopin Airport.
- At Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport, all Star Alliance members: TAM airlines (future member),United Airlines, TAP and US Airways will be relocated to Terminal 2.
- At Hamburg Airport, Brussels Airlines will be relocated to terminal 2, like the other Star Alliance members. [10]
[edit] Logo on aircraft
Some Star Alliance members paint some of their planes with the Star Alliance livery, usually featuring a white fuselage with "Star Alliance" signature written across and a black tailfin with the Star Alliance logo. Some member airlines including Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines have opted to paint the tails of their aircraft with their airline logo. Asiana Airlines was the first Star Alliance member to paint their aircraft in Star Alliance livery. Aircraft painted in the airlines' own livery have the Star Alliance logo painted behind the cockpit. The Star Alliance logo has a diameter of approximately 70 cm.
[edit] Member airlines
Starting in 2004, Star Alliance has divided its member airlines into "full members" and "regional members". Before being accepted as a regional member, airline must be sponsored by a full member. Full members may have some affiliate airlines (that either are owned by or are in a contractual relationship with a Star Alliance full member). Affiliate airlines fall under full member umbrella in respect to the Star Alliance rules, policies and benefits. All of the affiliate airlines grant Star Alliance frequent flyer benefits, and usually feature the Star Alliance logo on their aircraft, public relation materials and advertisement. In some cases (such as Air New Zealand Link airlines and BMI Regional) the branding of the "parent" full member may be so strong that passengers are unaware of the affiliate's independent existence.
[edit] Full members and their member & non-member affiliates
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1 Founding member
2 Airlines operating under the Lufthansa Regional, United Express and US Airways Express brands are not necessarily members of Star Alliance. However flights are operated on behalf of the respective member airlines, carry their designator code and are Star Alliance flights.
3 Members of Lufthansa Regional that are fully owned by Deutsche Lufthansa AG
4 Luxair is a fully integrated member of Lufthansa's frequent flyer programm Miles & More. Luxair is partially owned by Lufthansa
5 Jointly owned by Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines
6 Owned by Thai Airways International (39%), Dhipaya Insurance, Government Pension Fund, Krung Thai bank, Crown Property Bureau, ING Funds, King Power, Patee Sarasin, Siam Commercial Bank Securities and Supapong Asvinvichit.
7 A partnership between Singapore Airlines and Temasek Holdings
8 Wholly Owned By US Airways Group
[edit] Regional member airlines
| Regional Member Airline | Country | Joined | Affiliates | Sponsoring Member |
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| Adria Airways |  Slovenia |
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| Blue1 |  Finland |
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- | Scandinavian Airlines |
| Croatia Airlines |  Croatia |
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- | Lufthansa |
[edit] Former member airlines
| Former Member Airline | Country | Joined | Exited | Affiliates |
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| Ansett Australia1 |  Australia |
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Aeropelican Air Services Ansett New Zealand Hazelton Airlines Kendell Airlines Skywest Airlines |
| Mexicana2 |  Mexico |
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Aerocaribe |
| Varig3 |  Brazil |
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Nordeste Rio Sul |
1 Collapsed in 2001
2 Left the alliance in 2004 after deciding not to renew a codeshare alliance with United Airlines and opted to codeshare with American Airlines and joins the Oneworld alliance in October 2009
3 Suspended its membership alliance on 31 January 2007 due to major restructuring, being involuntarily ejected, and failing to meet miminum qualifications
[edit] Future member airlines
| Future Member Airline | Country | Joining | Affiliates |
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| Continental Airlines1 |  United States |
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Continental Connection operated by: → Cape Air→ Colgan Air→ CommutAir→ Gulfstream International Airlines Continental Express operated by:→ Chautauqua Airlines→ ExpressJet Airlines Continental Micronesia |
| TAM Airlines2 | Brazil |
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 TAM Mercosur |
| Brussels Airlines3 |  Belgium |
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| Air India4 |  India |
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Air India Express Air India Regional Indian Airlines |
| Aegean Airlines5 |  Greece |
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1 On 19 June 2008 Continental Airlines and United Airlines signed an agreement which will lead to Continental's exit from SkyTeam and entry into Star Alliance as well as, pending government approval, an antitrust immunized alliance between Continental Airlines, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada and further Star Alliance member airlines.[13] Scheduled transition will take place on October 25, 2009.[14]
2 TAM Airlines announced on 7 October 2008 that it is the next airline in line to join Star Alliance. The mentoring airline for this admission is United Airlines and the airline is expected to join the alliance in the first quarter of 2010 [15], after completing the integration process. With this addition, South America will be once again widely covered by the Star Alliance network after previous member Varig was evicted in 2006.[16]
3 On 15 September 2008 it was jointly announced by both airlines that Lufthansa will acquire a 45% stake in Brussels Airlines with an option to acquire the remaining 55% from 2011. As a part of this deal Brussels Airlines will join Star Alliance. On 11 December 2008, Brussels Airlines was invited to become a member of Star Alliance at the annual board meeting of the alliance.[17] Brussels Airlines is expected to join Star Alliance in the course of 2009.[18]
4 Air India was invited to join Star Alliance on 13 December 2007. It was originally scheduled to become a member on March 29, 2009. Its entry has now been delayed by one year and is now tentatively expected to become a member in mid-2010.
5On 26 May 2009 Aegean Airlines' membership application was approved by the Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance. Aegean is expected to join the alliance within 12 months. [19]
[edit] Possible future members
At the annual board meeting on 11 December 2008 in Chicago Star Alliance CEO Jaan Albrecht revealed that the alliance is targeting up to 50 members. New management strategies, such as regional and global leaderships are being examined in order to handle a significantly larger alliance. [20]
[edit] Airlines having applied/been invited for membership
The following airlines have reportedly been invited to join the alliance or have applied for membership. As the invitation or application still needs to be approved these airlines cannot yet be considered as future members.
| Possible Future Member Airline | Affiliates | Star Alliance Code Share Partners |
Star Alliance Frequent Flyer Programme Partners |
Notes |
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 Grupo Taca |
 Aeroperlas Aviateca Isleña Airlines La Costeña Lacsa Nica SANSA Taca International TACA Peru |
Lufthansa1 United Airlines |
Lufthansa1 United Airlines |
On 21 November 2008, Grupo Taca chief executive Robert Kriete on the ALTA airline leaders forum in Cancun informed that the airline has submitted an application to join Star Alliance. It was expected that the decision by Star should be at latest at the beginning of 2009.[21] |
1 On 1 April 2009 Lufthansa and Taca will start code sharing on flights linking Miami with San Salvador and Caracas with Lima operated by Taca as well as Lufthansa flights from Miami and Caracas to Frankfurt. In addition to that the two airlines agreed to combine their frequent flyer programmes, enabling members to earn and redeem miles on both airlines' entire networks [22]. This comes after Lufthansa and Taca signed a memorandum of understanding on 23 May 2007, intending to cooperate closely [23] .
[edit] Airlines in membership negotiations
The following airlines are reportedly in negotiations with Star Alliance. These negotiations will not necessarily lead to an invition or application to join the alliance.
| Possible Future Member Airline | Affiliates | Star Alliance Code Share Partners |
Star Alliance Frequent Flyer Programme Partners |
Notes |
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| Copa Airlines |
 AeroRepública |
Continental Airlines | Continental Airlines | On 21 November 2008, Copa chief executive Pedro Heilbron on the ALTA airline leaders forum in Cancun, expressed that Copa Airlines has decided to leave Skyteam and is in exclusive talks with Star Alliance. According to Mr. Heilbron, Copa Airlines has not much choice since Continental Airlines will leave Skyteam for Star Alliance.[21]. In May 2009 Copa Airlines confirmed exiting SkyTeam on 24 October 2009[24] |
 Rossiya |
- | Austrian Airlines[25] Brussels Airlines [26] LOT Polish Airlines Scandinavian Airlines Swiss International Air Lines |
- | On 7 October 2008 Jaan Albrecht (Star Alliance CEO) revealed that Star Alliance was negotiating with Rossiya.[27] |
 Air Malta |
- | BMI[28] Brussels Airlines Lufthansa Swiss International Air Lines Turkish Airlines |
Lufthansa[29] Swiss International Air Lines |
In an interview published on 1 June 2009 Star Alliance CEO Jaan Albrecht confirmed membership talks between the alliance and Air Malta[30]. |
[edit] Airlines being courted/considering membership
The following airlines are reportedly interested in joining the alliance or being courted by Star Alliance. These airlines may or may not decide to become a member.
| Possible Future Member Airline | Affiliates | Star Alliance Code Share Partners |
Star Alliance Frequent Flyer Programme Partners |
Notes |
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 Aerolineas Argentinas |
Austral Líneas Aéreas |
- | - | In 2007 Jaan Albrecht stated that Star Alliances was "exploring various options to secure a wider presence in the region" (South America) and attention was focused on Aerolineas Argentinas and Avianca. He said it was premature to speak of negotiations but Star Alliance would watch Aerolineas Argentinas closely.[31][32] |
| Avianca |
 Capital Airlines OceanAir SAM Colombia VIP Ecuador |
Air Canada | Air Canada (code share flights only) | On 7 October 2008 Jaan Albrecht (CEO of Star Alliance) stated that the alliance was looking at adding Avianca as a member[27][31] |
 Ethiopian Airlines |
- | BMI Brussels Airlines Lufthansa South African Airways |
Lufthansa | According to CEO Girma Wake, Ethiopian Airlines intends to formally apply for membership early in 2010. The airline hopes to join the alliance in late 2010 or early 2011. Ethiopian also plans to add code share agreements with EgyptAir, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines.[33][34][35] |
| Jet Airways |
JetLite |
Air Canada ANA Brussels Airlines |
All Nippon Airways Austrian Airlines Brussels Airlines Lufthansa South African Airways Swiss International Air Lines Turkish Airlines United Airlines |
Media reports suggest that Lufthansa is courting Jet Airways as a future member. Star Alliance has not ruled out adding a second Indian airline in addition to Air India. However the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation is said to be upset as they feel Air India was put at a disadvantage.[36][37] Oneworld is discussing about a potential membership for Jet Airways on June 2009, as Jet Airways have strong codeshare ties with Oneworld airlines, particularly American Airlines.[citation needed] |
| JetBlue Airways |
- | - | - | According to Dave Barger, CEO of JetBlue Airways, the airline is currently considering becoming a member of a global airline alliance. Since Lufthansa owns a 19% stake in Jetblue, Star Alliance seems to be the most likely choice. Jetblue already partners Lufthansa and Swiss International Air Lines as well as Aer Lingus, which currently is not part of an alliance. [38][39][40] |
 Virgin Atlantic |
- | ANA BMI Continental Airlines Singapore Airlines South African Airways US Airways |
Air China Air New Zealand All Nippon Airways BMI Continental Airlines SAS Scandinavian Airlines Singapore Airlines South African Airways US Airways |
Virgin's involvement with Lufthansa's talks on BMI's future may lead to a possible merger on parts of the airlines' operations - this may well lead to Virgin's entrance into the Star Alliance to counter its major rival, oneworld alliance's strong presence on the very lucrative LHR-JFK route. In fact Virgin already has partnership agreements with 9 of the Star Alliance members, while having none with oneworld and SkyTeam members. Singapore Airlines currently has a 49% stake in shareholding on Virgin Atlantic.[40] |
[edit] Premium status
Star Alliance has two premium levels, Silver and Gold, based on a customer's tier status in a member carrier's frequent flyer program. Each of the member and regional airlines recognizes Star Silver/Gold status, with a few exceptions (mainly pertaining to airport lounge access). The statuses have no specific requirements of their own; membership is based solely on the frequent flyer programs of individual member airlines. Many member airlines also have an additional premium status beyond Gold which is not recognised across Star Alliance.
[edit] Star Alliance Silver
Star Alliance Silver status is awarded to customers who have reached a premium level of a member carrier's frequent flyer program.
Benefits of Star Alliance Silver membership:
- Priority reservations waitlisting
- Priority airport stand-by
Some airlines also offer the following to Silver members:
- Priority boarding
- Priority airport check-in
- Priority baggage handling
- Preferred seating
- Additional checked luggage allowance
- Airport lounge access
Membership tiers granting Star Alliance Silver:
- Air Canada (Aeroplan) – Prestige
- Air China (Phoenix) – Silver
- Air New Zealand (Airpoints) – Silver
- ANA (Mileage Club) – Bronze
- Asiana (Asiana Club) – Gold
- Adria/Austrian/Croatia Airlines/LOT/Lufthansa/SWISS (Miles & More) – Frequent Traveller[41]
- BMI (Diamond Club) – Silver
- Blue1/SAS (EuroBonus) – Silver
- EgyptAir (EgyptAir Plus) – Silver
- Shanghai Airlines (Flying Crane) – Silver
- Singapore Airlines (KrisFlyer) – Silver
- South African Airways (Voyager) – Silver
- Spanair (Spanair Plus) – Silver
- TAP (Victoria) – Silver Winner
- Thai Airways International (Royal Orchid Plus) – Silver
- Turkish Airlines (Miles and Smiles) – Classic Plus
- United (Mileage Plus) – Premier, Premier Associate
- US Airways (Dividend Miles) – Silver Preferred
The lowest qualification criteria for a Star Alliance Silver status is 10,000 status miles earned during one calendar year with Thai's Royal Orchid Plus program [6] awarding a status valid for a full two years.
[edit] Star Alliance Gold
Star Alliance Gold status is awarded to customers who have reached a high level of a member airline's frequent flyer program.
Benefits of Star Alliance Gold membership:
- Priority reservations waitlisting
- Priority airport stand-by
- Priority boarding
- Priority airport check-in
- Priority baggage handling
- Additional checked luggage allowance of 20 kg (or one extra piece where the piece concept applies)
- Airport lounge access to designated Star Alliance Gold lounges on the day and at the place of departure, on presentation of a valid Star Alliance boarding pass.
Some airlines also offer the following to Gold members:
- Preferred seating (exit seat, or even on a special section on the plane on some carriers, which provides more leg room)
- Guaranteed seating on fully booked flights (subject to the booking class code and notice period)
- Free upgrade (in the form of voucher/certificate or automatic upgrade upon check-in)
Membership tiers granting Star Alliance Gold:
- Air Canada (Aeroplan) – Super Elite, Elite
- Air China (Air China Companion) – Platinum, Gold
- Air New Zealand (Airpoints) – Gold Elite, Gold
- ANA (Mileage Club) – Diamond, Platinum, Super Flyers
- Asiana (Asiana Club) – Platinum, Diamond
- Adria/Austrian/Croatia Airlines/LOT/Lufthansa/SWISS (Miles & More) – HON Circle, Senator
- BMI (Diamond Club) – Gold
- Blue1/SAS (EuroBonus) – Pandion, Gold
- EgyptAir (EgyptAir Plus) – Platinum (Since Jan 2009), Gold
- Shanghai Airlines (Flying Crane) – Gold
- Singapore Airlines (KrisFlyer) – Solitaire PPS Club, PPS Club, Elite Gold
- South African Airways (Voyager) – Platinum, Gold
- Spanair (Spanair Plus) – Gold
- TAP (Victoria) – Gold Winner
- Thai Airways International (Royal Orchid Plus) – Gold
- Turkish Airlines (Miles and Smiles) – Elite Plus, Elite
- United (Mileage Plus) – Global Services, 1K, Premier Executive
- US Airways (Dividend Miles) – Chairman's Preferred, Platinum Preferred, Gold Preferred
The lowest qualification criteria for a Star Alliance Gold status is 35,000 status miles earned during one calendar year with Air Canada's Aeroplan program awarding a status valid for one year from March of the next year.
Another carrier offering a similar level for Star Alliance Gold status qualification is Turkish Airlines. Turkish Airlines Miles and Smiles Classic Plus cardholders who earn 40,000 status miles within 12 consecutive months are eligible to become Elite members, thereby earning Star Alliance Gold status. [7] Turkish Airlines Elite status is valid for two years. Miles and Smiles members who are residents of Turkey can renew their Elite level membership by earning 30,000 qualifying miles within one year of earning elite status or 45,000 miles within two years of earning elite status. Miles and Smiles members residing outside of Turkey are eligible for elite status renewal if they accrue 25,000 miles within one year of gaining elite status or 37,500 within two years – the lowest re-qualification criteria for a Star Alliance Gold status.
Effective 1 October 2008, accumulating 40,000 miles over two calendar years in Asiana Airlines Club Programme will gain Gold status, with a renewal requirement of 40,000 miles in two calendar years.
[edit] Photo gallery of the Star Alliance livery
 Air China A330-243 at Vancouver International Airport (2008) |
 Air China A330-243 at Vancouver International Airport (2008) |
 Air New Zealand A320 at Melbourne Airport (2008) |
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 Croatia Airlines Airbus A320 at Dubrovnik Airport (2008) |
 EgyptAir A330 at Paris Charles de Gaulle (2008) |
 Lufthansa A340 departing Zürich Airport (2004) |
 Lufthansa B747-400 at Frankfurt International Airport (2006) |
 SAS MD-82 taking off from London Heathrow International Airport (2008) |
 Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) seen at Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (2007) |
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 Spanair MD82 in full Star Alliance colours prior to its ill-fated JK5022/LH 2554 flight |
 Spanair A320-232 at Madrid Barajas Airport (2005) |
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 Thai Airways B747-400 (2006) |
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[edit] References
- ^ "Employment Opportunities." Star Alliance. Retrieved on 27 December 2008.
- ^ Current issues arising with airline alliances: panel discussion. EUROPEAN AIR LAW ASSOCIATION. 11th Annual Conference. Recent developments in European air transport law and policy Lisbon, 5 November 1999
- ^ "2007 World Airlines Awards – Best Alliance". Skytrax. 2007. http://www.worldairlineawards.com/Awards_2007/Allnc.htm. Retrieved on 2007-08-27.
- ^ "Blue1 - press release". Cision Wire. http://www.cisionwire.com/blue1/tam-airlines-to-join-star-alliance---brazilian-carrier-will-open-latin-american-market-. Retrieved on 2008-10-07.
- ^ http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=aviationdaily&id=news/IND03189.xml
- ^ [http://www.starallianceemployees.com/fileadmin/data/NetworkOnline/2009/04/pdf/NW_online_0409.pdf see page 15
- ^ "Star Alliance Gears Up For Terminal Moves at London Heathrow". Star Alliance. http://www.staralliance.com/en/press/press_releases/2008/lhr_terminal_1_mar_08.html. Retrieved on 2008-03-27.
- ^ a b ATW: Star Alliance has eye on India as Air China, Shanghai Airlines prepare to join
- ^ EgyptAir » About EgyptAir » News and Press » EgyptAir to join Star Alliance ,last update
- ^ http://konzern.lufthansa.com/en/html/presse/pressemeldungen/index.html?c=nachrichten/app/show/en/2009/03/909/HOM&s=0
- ^ http://company.brusselsairlines.com/en/news/detail.aspx?uri=tcm:141-17451
- ^ http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=aviationdaily&id=news/IND03189.xml
- ^ Continental Airlines
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ TAM Airlines to join Star Alliance
- ^ Brussels Airlines join Star Alliance
- ^ Lufthansa Geschäftsbericht 2008, page 7
- ^ AEGEAN AIRLINES ACCEPTED AS FUTURE STAR ALLIANCE MEMBER CARRIER
- ^ Star adds Brussels Airlines, targets up to 50$ members
- ^ a b Copa and TACA poised to join Star
- ^ Lufthansa launches codeshare flights with TACA to Peru and El Salvador
- ^ TACA and Lufthansa ponder joint services
- ^ Copa confirmes SkyTeam exit
- ^ [3]
- ^ Brussels Airlines Partners
- ^ a b Star Alliance takes shine to TAM, Latin America
- ^ Air Malta Codeshare Partners
- ^ KMile Partners
- ^ Star: Alliance's growth, innovation continue to attract attention
- ^ a b Warning of the week: Star Alliance shrinks
- ^ [4]
- ^ "Ethiopian plans Star entry"
- ^ Girma Wake: Driving growth at Ethiopian Airlines
- ^ Ethiopia went "from mule to aircraft" when African aviation was in its infancy - Wake
- ^ "Lufthansa's support for Jet's Star Alliance entry upsets govt"
- ^ Air India Entry To Star Delayed By Year
- ^ "JetBlue eyeing more international partners"
- ^ "JetBlue Airways Looking for International Partners"
- ^ a b [5]
- ^ Miles & More Status Levels
[edit] External links
- Star Alliance – official site
- Photos of aircraft in Star Alliance livery
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