Star Alliance News

Star Alliance celebrates 25th anniversary as world’s first and leading airline alliance
Star Alliance and its 26-member carriers is celebrating its 25th anniversary as the world’s first and leading global airline alliance.

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.

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

Airline alliances call for global standards 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.

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.

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.

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.