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Launched on May 14, 1997, the Star Alliance is an airline alliance of numerous airlines throughout the world. It is the central provider featured on website Travelocity. It has been suspected, and investigated by the EU, for being an attempt to create a virtual merger between all of the airlines. It has been predicted that the Star Alliance will eventually merge into a unified corporation, if government regulations are relaxed.
Features of the airline alliance:
- Airline mile (or equivalent) rewards can be earned and redeemed on all members of the Alliance.
- Premium alliance customers have access to all members' airport lounges.
- Harmonized customer service processes ensure hassle-free travel.
Members
Starting in 2004, Star Alliance has divided its member airlines into full members and regional members, who must be sponsored by a full member.
Full members
- Air Canada
- Air New Zealand
- All Nippon Airways
- Asiana Airlines
- Austrian Airlines
- bmi
- LOT Polish Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Scandinavian Airlines System
- Singapore Airlines
- Spanair
- TAP Air Portugal
- Thai Airways International,
- United Airlines
- US Airways
- Varig
Regional members
- Adria Airways — sponsored by Lufthansa
- Blue1 — sponsored by SAS
- Croatia Airlines — sponsored by Lufthansa
Former members
- Ansett Australia — bankrupt in 2001
- Mexicana — left alliance in 2004
Future members
- South African Airways — approved on June 5, 2004
Membership History
- 1997 - Founded by Air Canada, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines System and Thai Airways. Varig joins the alliance.
- 1999 - Ansett Australia, All Nippon Airways, and Air New Zealand join the alliance.
- 2000 - Singapore Airlines, British Midland, Mexicana, and the Austrian Airlines group, comprising Austrian Airlines, Tyrolean, and Lauda Air join the alliance.
- 2001 - Ansett Australia goes bankrupt.
- 2003 - Asiana Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, and Spanair join the alliance.
- 2004 - US Airways joins the alliance. Mexicana's membership ends. Adria Airways, Croatia Airlines, Blue1 join the alliance's regional network.
- March 14, 2005 - TAP Air Portugal joins the alliance.
See Also
External link
- Star Alliance - Official site
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