Star Alliance News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.