Star Alliance News
EVA Air signs codeshare deal with Star Alliance partner Avianca
EVA Air has announced the initiation of a code-share agreement with fellow Star Alliance member, Avianca, making travel between Asia and Central America much more convenient for both the airlines’ passengers. The new code-share agreement will enable EVA Air’s passengers to connect through Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco to connect with Avianca flights to San Salvador, while Avianca’s passengers will be able to connect through the same US airports for flights to Taipei.
Star Alliance unveils new check-in concept at Tokyo airport
Star Alliance has successfully completed the rollout of a new check-in concept in the south wing at Tokyo – Narita Terminal 1, offering customers a wider choice of check-in options and giving them more control over this part of the travel process, thereby creating time savings.
Star Alliance joins forces with Heathrow Express
Star Alliance and Heathrow Express have teamed up to offer Star Alliance Gold Card holders a special benefit when travelling on Heathrow Express trains – a free upgrade. Making use of this offer is very simple. Customers just need to purchase a standard class single or return ticket for the Heathrow Express, the fastest rail link between the airport and London Paddington Station.
Star Alliance redesigns website to offer user friendly experience
Star Alliance has redesigned its website to offer a fresh, modern look and user friendly experience across both desktop and mobile devices, complementing the individual websites of its member airlines. Upgrades to its iPad and Android apps to improve usability and add new features will also be available shortly, as part of a wider initiative to meet the needs of today`s travellers for information at their fingertips.
Star Alliance welcomes Avianca Brazil
Avianca Brazil has become the 28th member of Star Alliance. “Adding Avianca Brazil to our network is an important step in enhancing our customer proposition in Latin America. Brazil is the most important aviation market on the continent and we are pleased that from today onwards, we can once again offer domestic connections in Brazil,” said Mark Schwab, chief executive Star Alliance.
Star Alliance signs distribution deal with Sabre
Star Alliance has widened its distribution channels for its fare products. Travel agents connected to the Sabre Global Distribution System can now book and automatically calculate the corresponding Round the World and Circle Fares.
Air India welcomes Star Alliance to Delhi
Air India has played host to the first ever Star Alliance Chief Executive Board Meeting held in India. This follows the national carrier’s joining the world’s longest serving and most comprehensive airline alliance in July last year. Speaking to both local and foreign media in New Delhi, Rohit Nandan, managing director at Air India, thanked all attending chief executives for travelling to India and for a productive two-day meeting.
Air India joins Star Alliance
Star Alliance has welcomed Air India as a full member of its global family of airlines, opening the national carrier’s strong domestic network in the fifth largest aviation market to Star Alliance customers worldwide. Air India now offers all Star Alliance customer benefits across its network and Air India’s customers enjoy the same benefits when they travel on any of the other 26 Star Alliance member airlines.
Air India set for Star Alliance membership in July
The chief executives of the Star Alliance network have unanimously approved the membership of Air India, clearing the way for the national carrier to become the first Indian airline to join a global airline alliance. The integration teams at Air India, Star Alliance and its member carriers will now complete the last necessary work in order to ensure that Air India can offer all Star Alliance customer benefits from July 11th, 2014 onwards.
Star Alliance moves into Terminal 2 at London Heathrow
The new Terminal 2 – the home of Star Alliance at Heathrow – threw open its doors to welcome its first passengers this morning, marking the start of a new travel experience for the 12 million Star Alliance passengers who pass through this leading UK airport every year. Star Alliance member airline United is the first to move in to the new facility, known as Terminal 2 | the Queen’s Terminal for her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
IATA AGM 2014 Interview: Mark Schwab, chief executive, Star Alliance
Video: Phil Blizzard here talks to Star Alliance chief executive Mark Schwab as the global aviation alliance prepares to move into its new home at London Heathrow. Some 24 members of Star Alliance will move into the brand new Terminal 2 at the airport from tomorrow, with services set to be revolutionised as a result.
Mark Schwab, chief executive, Star Alliance
Phil Blizzard here talks to Star Alliance chief executive Mark Schwab as the global aviation alliance prepares to move into its new home at London Heathrow. Some 24 members of Star Alliance will move into the brand new Terminal 2 at the airport from tomorrow, with services set to be revolutionised as a result.