Airlines have teamed up so that the consumer can benefit. By having compatible loyalty schemes and code-sharing the airlines hope to build customer loyalty to their alliance. As a frequent flyer it is useful to know who is working with whom, so we have devised the list below.
We recommend you visit the different alliance websites for detailed information on what they have to offer you. It may be worth joining one of their frequent-flyer programmes…
The oneworld alliance airlines fly to nearly 700 destinations worldwide and have a combined fleet of approximately 2,500 aircraft. Frequent-flyer programme members can earn air miles on alliance airlines and top-tier members can also gain access to 487 airport lounges worldwide.
Star Alliance serves 912 destinations in 159 countries. It has a combined fleet of 3,325 aircraft. There are 19 member airlines and separate frequent-flyer programmes, all operating independently. To take advantage of the network, passengers just need to join one of the programmes.
The alliance serves 905 destinations. There are more than 16,000 daily departures and SkyTeam allows passengers access to about 400 member lounges worldwide.
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Updated April 2009
