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The biggest global alliance
Did you know that every time you fly with the Star Alliance member airlines, you're actually flying with part of the world's biggest airline network?
The Star Alliance network was formed in 1997 by 5 carriers - Air Canada, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Thai Airways International and United - to provide customers with greater benefits than each member airline could provide alone. The Star Alliance network serves more than 1071 airports in 171 countries, with over 19,500 non-stop flights daily - which is the greatest number among all air carriers' alliances.These figures may be seen on the following page:
www.staralliance.com/en/press/facts_figures/index.html
Today the alliance has 25 members: Adria Airways, Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Blue1, bmi, Continental Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EgyptAir, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Spanair, Swiss, TAP, Thai, Turkish Airlines, United and US Airways.
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Lounges
Finding a place to relax in a busy international airport is never easy. Fortunately, if you're travelling internationally in Business Class, you can enjoy the Business Class lounges of any Star Alliance member airline. And if you're an international First Class passenger, you can enjoy access to the lounges of any Star Alliance member airline, regardless of which one you're travelling with. Overall, there are more than 660 lounges to choose from. |
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Mobile services
Nowadays, the ability to communicate and have access to information remotely is vital. Star Alliance mobile services for PC, Palm OS mean you can download from the website and access the Star Alliance member airlines' timetables and other information while on the move.
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Star Alliance Book and Fly – a fully automated Round the World fare online booking tool
Star Alliance has enhanced the ability for customers to purchase Round the World fares and is now also selling this alliance product through the http://www.staralliance.com/ website. The new “Star Alliance Book and Fly” allows customers to plan, book and buy round the world tickets via the Internet, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year…
More information on this new tool can be found >> here
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