Alliance
Star Alliance
Star Alliance is the largest of the three global airline alliances by member count and network reach, spanning North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
For award travellers its main value is breadth: a single member programme's miles can reach almost anywhere, provided the programme releases and prices partner space sensibly.
What it means for award travel
Several Star programmes still price partner awards from published charts, which makes value predictable in a way dynamic programmes cannot match.
Partner award space on Star carriers varies widely by airline, and some members restrict premium-cabin availability to their own members until close to departure.
Because member programmes charge very different amounts for the same seat, the practical skill is choosing which Star currency to hold.
Member airlines
- Air Canada
- United Airlines
- Lufthansa
- SWISS
- Austrian Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- ANA
- Avianca
- TAP Air Portugal
- Thai Airways
- Air New Zealand
Membership changes over time. Confirm current members with the alliance directly.
Star Alliance programmes we cover
Star Alliance questions
- Which Star Alliance programme is best for partner awards?
- It depends on the route and cabin. Chart-based programmes give predictability; others may have better availability. Compare the specific booking rather than choosing on reputation.
- Can I combine Star Alliance carriers on one award?
- Yes, most member programmes allow multi-carrier awards within the alliance, subject to routing rules.
- Does status transfer across Star Alliance?
- Star Gold and Silver benefits are recognised across members, though individual perks vary by carrier.
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