https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/star alliance/ Star Alliance News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:55:36+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ita-airways-joins-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ita-airways-joins-star-alliance/ Star Alliance officially welcomed ITA Airways as its newest member, marking the completion of the Italian carrier’s integration into the world’s largest airline alliance. ITA Airways marked its entry into the Alliance during a ceremony held at the Piazza di Spagna Lounge, Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3. The ceremony was presided over by ITA Airways Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Joerg Eberhart, Star Alliance Chief Executive Officer Theo Panagiotoulias, and Lufthansa Group Chief Commercial Officer Dieter Vranckx, in the presence of media and institutional guests. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:32:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-unveils-its-first-lounge-in-asia-at-guangzhou-baiyun-internat/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-unveils-its-first-lounge-in-asia-at-guangzhou-baiyun-internat/ Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, has opened its first lounge in Asia at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China. Starting today, the lounge will be available to First and Business class passengers, and Star Alliance Gold status customers on member airline flights departing from Terminal 1. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:06:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-is-the-worlds-leading-airline-alliance-at-the-world-travel-aw/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-is-the-worlds-leading-airline-alliance-at-the-world-travel-aw/ For the fifth consecutive year, Star Alliance has been named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the esteemed World Travel Awards. The announcement took place at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony held at Madeira, Portugal on 24 November 2024, attended by the elite of global tourism. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:10:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-star-above-the-rest-star-alliance-opens-new-lounge-at-paris-charles-de-ga/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-star-above-the-rest-star-alliance-opens-new-lounge-at-paris-charles-de-ga/ Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, last week inaugurated its second lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:20:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-los-angeles-lounge-named-north-americas-leading-airport-loung/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-los-angeles-lounge-named-north-americas-leading-airport-loung/ Star Alliance’s Los Angeles airport lounge has won the title of North America’s Leading Airport Lounge for the fourth year running at the World Travel Awards 2023. The award was announced at the Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony held on the picturesque island of Saint Lucia on August 26, 2023. Sun, 03 Sep 2023 08:07:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-names-theo-panagiotoulias-as-new-ceo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-names-theo-panagiotoulias-as-new-ceo/ Star Alliance, the world’s first and largest global airline alliance, is pleased to announce that Theo Panagiotoulias has been chosen to become its next CEO. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:39:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-named-the-worlds-leading-airline-alliance-at-the-world-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-named-the-worlds-leading-airline-alliance-at-the-world-travel/ Star Alliance has been named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards for the third consecutive year Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:36:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-raises-s200000-for-charity-through-25th-anniversary-run/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-raises-s200000-for-charity-through-25th-anniversary-run/ Star Alliance, the world’s largest network of global airlines, saw more than 1,000 people hitting the track at its charity run along the Kallang River on the morning of October 9, 2022. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:11:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-seeks-to-have-50-of-its-carriers-using-biometrics-by-2025/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-seeks-to-have-50-of-its-carriers-using-biometrics-by-2025/ Star Alliance is hoping to increase contactless travel and reduce airport congestion as passenger demand steadily grows. Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:19:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-star-is-born-as-air-new-zealand-unveils-new-star-alliance-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-star-is-born-as-air-new-zealand-unveils-new-star-alliance-aircraft/ Kiwis will see a new star in the sky over Aotearoa as Air New Zealand reveals its world-first Star Alliance livery. Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:02:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-to-host-25th-anniversary-charity-run-in-aid-of-covid-19-healt/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-to-host-25th-anniversary-charity-run-in-aid-of-covid-19-healt/ To cap off its 25th anniversary celebrations, Star Alliance will host a charity run in Singapore on October 9, 2022 in support of healthcare workers responding to Covid-19. Registration is now open online. Participants will not only contribute to a worthy cause, but also stand a chance to win thrilling travel rewards for themselves Sat, 27 Aug 2022 07:52:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/db-becomes-the-first-intermodal-partner-of-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/db-becomes-the-first-intermodal-partner-of-star-alliance/ As of August 1, Deutsche Bahn (DB) will be the world’s first Intermodal Partner of Star Alliance. With this, DB and the aviation industry are sending another strong signal for the environment-friendly evolution of the travel industry. Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:24:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-celebrates-25th-anniversary-as-worlds-first-and-leading-airli/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-celebrates-25th-anniversary-as-worlds-first-and-leading-airli/ Star Alliance and its 26-member carriers is celebrating its 25th anniversary as the world’s first and leading global airline alliance. Mon, 16 May 2022 10:25:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-launches-contactless-travel-at-hamburg-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-launches-contactless-travel-at-hamburg-airport/ Star Alliance has launched biometric face field recognition at Hamburg Airport. The new service will allow participating passengers from Austrian, SWISS and Lufthansa to pass through security and boarding contactless and quick. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:47:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-jeffrey-goh-chief-executive-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-jeffrey-goh-chief-executive-star-alliance/ Star Alliance has been honoured with the title of World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Jeffrey Goh, chief executive of the organisation, to find out how it feels to have been recognised by voters from around the globe Mon, 20 Dec 2021 13:34:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-alliances-call-for-global-standard-to-reopen-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-alliances-call-for-global-standard-to-reopen-aviation/ The three global airline alliances are calling on G7 governments to agree on a common set of travel and health standards to enable the safe reopening of borders. Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-alliances-support-global-slot-relief-measures/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-alliances-support-global-slot-relief-measures/ The three global alliances believe the proposals deliver a balanced, global approach to preserve international connectivity, maintain consumer choice and aid future industry recovery. Wed, 23 Dec 2020 09:12:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-alliances-call-for-globally-harmonised-approach-to-covid-19/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-alliances-call-for-globally-harmonised-approach-to-covid-19/ SkyTeam, oneworld and Star Alliance urged governments to implement new ICAO guidelines for passenger testing and the adoption of digital health pass technology. Wed, 11 Nov 2020 09:23:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/global-airline-alliances-welcome-passengers-back/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/global-airline-alliances-welcome-passengers-back/ The three global airline alliances - Star Alliance, oneworld and SkyTeam - have come together to highlight the measures airlines are adopting to assure the well-being of customers while traveling. Thu, 09 Jul 2020 10:36:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-alliances-call-for-aviation-sector-support/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-alliances-call-for-aviation-sector-support/ The three major airline alliances have called on governments and stakeholders to take action to alleviate the unprecedented challenges faced by the industry amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:40:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-extends-iata-verification-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-extends-iata-verification-partnership/ The International Air Transport Association and Star Alliance have renewed their collaboration on traveller document verification to improve the passenger experience. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 07:38:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-launches-connection-service-at-london-heathrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-launches-connection-service-at-london-heathrow/ The Star Alliance connection service is now available at London Heathrow Airport. This assists passengers with tight connections between two Star Alliance member airline flights. Fri, 31 May 2019 05:44:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-partners-with-skyscanner-for-multi-airline-itinerary/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-partners-with-skyscanner-for-multi-airline-itinerary/ Star Alliance has partnered with Skyscanner to allow travellers visiting the alliance’s website to search for flights, view airfares and book them directly with its member airlines. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 10:20:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-upgrades-round-the-world-product/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-upgrades-round-the-world-product/ A whirlwind globetrotting trip, stopping only at two destinations for at least 24 hours, is now possible using selected Star Alliance round the world fares. Up to now, a minimum of three stopovers was required for all round the world tickets. Thu, 25 Jan 2018 09:35:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-launches-new-uk-tailored-website/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-launches-new-uk-tailored-website/ Star Alliance is launching a new dedicated website for its customers in the UK as the organisation celebrates its 20th anniversary. Fri, 24 Nov 2017 09:51:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-celebrates-20th-anniversary-in-frankfurt/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-celebrates-20th-anniversary-in-frankfurt/ Star Alliance returned to Frankfurt, the place of its birth, to celebrate its 20th anniversary. As part of the event, the alliance announced a decade-long strategy of harnessing digital technology to further enhance the travel experience of customers. Wed, 17 May 2017 08:25:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-joins-star-alliance-at-heathrow-terminal-2/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-joins-star-alliance-at-heathrow-terminal-2/ Star Alliance member Air India has successfully moved all its operations at London Heathrow’s Airport from Terminal 4 to Terminal 2, the home of Star Alliance. The national airline of India operates up to eight daily flights in and out of Heathrow with either Boeing 777 or Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft and has been serving London for nearly 70 years. Thu, 26 Jan 2017 07:50:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-signs-codeshare-deal-with-star-alliance-partner-avianca/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:37:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-rolls-out-new-check-in-concept-in-tokyo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-rolls-out-new-check-in-concept-in-tokyo/ 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. Sun, 03 Jul 2016 08:09:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-joins-forces-with-heathrow-express/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Thu, 11 Feb 2016 10:31:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-redesigns-website/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-redesigns-website/ 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. Sat, 28 Nov 2015 07:00:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-welcomes-avianca-brasil/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-welcomes-avianca-brasil/ 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. Sat, 25 Jul 2015 09:38:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-signs-distribution-deal-with-sabre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Sat, 06 Jun 2015 07:57:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-welcomes-star-alliance-to-delhi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:57:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-joins-star-alliance1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-joins-star-alliance1/ 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. Sun, 13 Jul 2014 10:32:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-set-for-star-alliance-membership-in-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Thu, 26 Jun 2014 01:04:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-moves-into-terminal-2-at-london-heathrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 04 Jun 2014 07:36:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-agm-2014-interview-mark-schwab-chief-executive-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Tue, 03 Jun 2014 11:06:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mark-schwab-chief-executive-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/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. Tue, 03 Jun 2014 09:15:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-joins-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-joins-star-alliance/ Air India’s forthcoming membership of Star Alliance will be a welcome start to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) governmental term, according to aviation intelligence expert OAG. As the BJP’s new Prime Minister Narendra Modi promises to revive economic growth in India, Air India’s new position will improve India’s connectivity to high-growth economies and give Star Alliance members access to India’s vibrant domestic air market. Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:00:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-announces-android-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-announces-android-app/ Star Alliance has launched a new app for Android which provides details of Alliance services including travel services, benefits and membership information. Sun, 23 Feb 2014 06:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-seeks-to-rebuild-position-in-brazil/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-seeks-to-rebuild-position-in-brazil/ The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance has agreed to extend Avianca’s membership of the alliance to include its partner Avianca Brazil. The unanimous decision marks the first step in Star Alliance’s strategy to secure its position in the Brazilian market following current member airline TAM’s decision to leave the Alliance as a consequence of its merger with LAN. Tue, 17 Dec 2013 11:37:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-lounge-for-star-alliance-at-lax/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-lounge-for-star-alliance-at-lax/ The new Star Alliance Lounge located at Los Angeles International Airport officially opens its doors earlier, welcoming all First, Business and Star Alliance Gold Card passengers departing on Star Alliance member airlines from the Tom Bradley International Terminal. The new premium customer facility offers space for around 400 Business Class and Star Alliance Gold passengers, including an exclusive area for First Class passengers. Wed, 25 Sep 2013 07:45:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-joins-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-joins-star-alliance/ EVA Air has joined the Star Alliance network, further strengthening its presence in Asia/Pacific. At the official joining ceremony, held at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Mark Schwab, chief executive, Star Alliance said: “EVA Air has successfully completed all joining requirements and I can confirm that our Chief Executive Board has now unanimously accepted EVA Air into our Alliance.” Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:58:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-launches-navigator-ipad-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-launches-navigator-ipad-app/ Star Alliance has expanded its mobile device offer by introducing the customised Navigator app for the iPad. The new app complements the existing iPhone app and is a continuation of the Alliance’s strategy of providing easy mobile access to its products and services. Thu, 23 May 2013 03:29:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-wins-terminal-2-home-at-london-heathrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-wins-terminal-2-home-at-london-heathrow/ Star Alliance has prised an announcement by Heathrow Airport to designate Terminal 2 as the new home for its member carriers serving one of the world’s most important international airports. “We are delighted by today’s decision, which gives the green light for creating a new travel experience for our customers and allows our members airlines to operate an efficient hub in London,” said Mark Schwab, chief executive, Star Alliance. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 07:17:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-ceo-elected-chairman-of-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-ceo-elected-chairman-of-star-alliance/ Calin Rovinescu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). He succeeds Rob Fyfe, CEO Air New Zealand, who held the post for the last two years. Sun, 02 Dec 2012 03:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shenzhen-airlines-joins-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shenzhen-airlines-joins-star-alliance/ Shenzhen Airlines has become the latest carrier to join the Star Alliance network. At a ceremony held at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, Mark Schwab, chief executive of Star Alliance, welcomed the airline into the family on behalf on the chief executive board. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:25:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-builds-new-lounge-at-lax/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-builds-new-lounge-at-lax/ Star Alliance member carrier Air New Zealand has been selected to design and manage the Alliance’s new lounge at Los Angeles International Airport. The creation of this facility has been made possible by the US$ 1.7 billion redevelopment and make-over of the Tom Bradley International Terminal which has been commissioned by Los Angeles Worldwide Airports. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 03:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-taca-airlines-and-copa-airlines-join-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/avianca-taca-airlines-and-copa-airlines-join-star-alliance/ Star Alliance has welcomed Avianca, TACA Airlines and Copa Airlines as members, thereby cementing its presence in Latin America and adding close to 50 new airports to the network. The development means passengers will now be able to connect seamlessly through the Copa Airlines hubs in Panama City (Panama) and Bogota (Colombia) and the Avianca, TACA Airlines hubs in Bogota (Colombia), San Salvador (El Salvador), Lima (Peru) and San Jose (Costa Rica). Sat, 23 Jun 2012 08:10:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-celebrates-15th-anniversary/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-celebrates-15th-anniversary/ Some 15 years ago today an event took place which would forever change the landscape of commercial aviation. Five forward looking and like-minded chief executives took the bold decision to create the first ever multilateral airline alliance, the Star Alliance network. Wed, 16 May 2012 08:19:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-to-rely-on-lufthansa-systems-global-data-network-for-a-furthe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-to-rely-on-lufthansa-systems-global-data-network-for-a-furthe/ Lufthansa Systems today announced that Star Alliance has recently extended the contract for operating the global Star Data Network by another five years. This decision underscores the trust Star Alliance places in Lufthansa Systems’ managed WAN solution. Star Data Network connects the member carriers’ IT systems, guaranteeing the nonstop exchange of data between 26 international airlines. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-set-for-star-alliance-membership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-set-for-star-alliance-membership/ The chief executive board of Star Alliance has unanimously accepted the membership application of EVA Air of Taiwan. Mark Schwab, chief executive of Star Alliance, said: “EVA Air is a very good fit for Star Alliance as the airline will add many new routes to our global network, with a specific focus on the growing Far East aviation market.” Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:37:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-alliance-online-booking-tool-for-conventions-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-alliance-online-booking-tool-for-conventions-travel/ Star Alliance, the way the Earth connects, has become the first global airline alliance to offer online booking and ticketing to convention delegates. The new booking tool allows the convention organisers to direct their participants to a dedicated online booking and ticketing site for all air travel contracted under Star Alliance Conventions Plus. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-appoints-mark-schwab-as-new-ceo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-appoints-mark-schwab-as-new-ceo/ The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance has appointed Mark Schwab to head the Star Alliance central organisation, based in Frankfurt, Germany as its new Chief Executive. Schwab comes from Star Alliance member United where he was responsible for the company’s alliances as Senior Vice President Alliances. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:33:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ethiopian-airlines-joins-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ethiopian-airlines-joins-star-alliance/ At a ceremony held at Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB) welcomed Ethiopian Airlines as the Alliance’s third carrier based on the African continent. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-ceo-nominated-to-lead-austrian-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-ceo-nominated-to-lead-austrian-airlines/ Jaan Albrecht, chief executive of Star Alliance Services, has been proposed by the executive board of Deutsche Lufthansa to become chairman and chief executive of Austrian Airlines as of November 1st, 2011. The nomination is to be considered by the supervisory board of the airline at its next meeting in September. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:25:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fare-finder-app-launch-for-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fare-finder-app-launch-for-star-alliance/ Following the recent successful launch of its Navigator iPhone app, the Star Alliance network has now become the first airline alliance to introduce an easy and simple to use fare finder mobile application. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:52:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliances-delays-air-india-membership-application/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliances-delays-air-india-membership-application/ The member airlines of the Star Alliance network and Air India have jointly concluded that the integration of Air India into the global airline alliance will be suspended. This is due to the fact that Air India has not met the minimum joining conditions that were contractually agreed in December 2007. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:01:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-and-air-india-put-air-indias-membership-application-on-hold/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-and-air-india-put-air-indias-membership-application-on-hold/ The member airlines of the Star Alliance network and Air India have jointly concluded that the integration of Air India into the global airline alliance will be suspended. This is due to the fact that Air India has not met the minimum joining conditions that were contractually agreed in December 2007. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-goes-mobile-with-iphone-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-goes-mobile-with-iphone-app/ Customers travelling on the Star Alliance network now have access to all Alliance related travel information through their iPhone. The new Navigator app delivers up to the minute information about flights and enables passengers to make informed travel choices. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:00:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-expands-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-expands-in-china/ Star Alliance has announced that its Chief Executive Board has unanimously approved the application of Shenzhen Airlines to join Star Alliance. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:12:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-all-set-to-join-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-all-set-to-join-star-alliance/ Following its successful migration to a single code on 27 February 2011, Air India is all set to join Star Alliance. The company has already complied with the Minimum Joining Requirements (MJR), which were mandatory for joining the Alliance. Fri, 20 May 2011 12:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-launches-advertising-push/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-launches-advertising-push/ Star Alliance has launched a new advertising campaign featuring the it ‘Biosphere Connections’ initiative. The campaign will run from now through to June and includes print advertising, films, TV, online, social media and member airline communication channels. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:02:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-passengers-take-on-star-alliance-seat-survey/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-passengers-take-on-star-alliance-seat-survey/ As a member of the Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline group, Air China is this week giving its customers the chance to have their say in an important decision the alliance is making globally. Sat, 26 Mar 2011 02:44:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-joins-star-alliance-company-plus-uk-corporate-loyalty-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-joins-star-alliance-company-plus-uk-corporate-loyalty-programme/ Star Alliance Company Plus (SACP) is delighted to announce that bmi has joined the alliance’s corporate loyalty programme in the UK and Ireland. Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:22:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-joins-star-alliance-company-plus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-joins-star-alliance-company-plus/ Star Alliance Company Plus is pleased to welcome Brussels Airlines as its 11th member. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:15:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-joins-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-joins-star-alliance/ At an official ceremony held in Brussels’ historic “Grand-Place” today, the CEOs of the Star Alliance member airlines welcomed Brussels Airlines to the family. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:24:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-joins-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-joins-star-alliance/ The CEOs of the Star Alliance member carriers today welcomed the alliance’s 25th member: Continental Airlines. Continental’s joining Star Alliance will further enhance the alliance’s three main customer benefits: global reach, worldwide recognition and seamless travel. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:49:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-launches-circle-north-asia-fare/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-launches-circle-north-asia-fare/ Travelling across North Asia has now become more attractive with Star Alliance’s Circle North Asia Fare. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:01:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-to-join-star-alliance-on-october-27-2009/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-to-join-star-alliance-on-october-27-2009/ Continental Airlines has announced that it plans to join Star Alliance on Oct. 27, 2009.  As previously announced, Continental will end its participation in SkyTeam after its last scheduled flight on Oct. 24, 2009. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:57:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090527124427149/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090527124427149/ The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance has accepted the membership application of Aegean Airlines of Greece. Wed, 27 May 2009 12:44:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040809120103457/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040809120103457/ To meet with increasing demand for busy summer travel, Star Alliance member carriers have added more than 750 flights to and from the Americas throughout the summer 2004 schedule. Mon, 09 Aug 2004 12:01:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40003350/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40003350/ August, 2002 å- Star Alliance, the airline network for Earth, has completed the launch of Star Alliance Awards across all airlines in the alliance, with UK member bmi making final system adjustments and scheduled to introduce the program over the next few weeks. Wed, 14 Aug 2002 12:00:30 +0000