All Star Alliance Content

• Two Latin America Airlines to Join Oneworld
  March 7, 2013 3:23 pm
  With considerable relish, American today announced that two Latin American airlines will sever ties to the Star Alliance and join the oneworld alliance co-anchored by American. read more
• United Cuts Elite Miles for Partner Flights
  January 4, 2013 9:21 am
  Without notice, United has cut back the elite-mile bonus for premium flights on 18 Star Alliance partner airlines. read more
• Is Oneworld the 'World's Leading Airline Alliance'?
  December 21, 2012 3:05 pm
  Top honors recently earned by Oneworld raises the question: What make one global airline alliance better than another? read more
• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  June 22, 2012 3:01 pm
  If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• Star Alliance Adds Three Latin-American Airline Partners
  June 22, 2012 2:55 pm
  Star has added Avianca, TACA Airlines, and Copa Airlines to its partner roster, giving the Star Alliance a much-needed coverage boost in Latin America. read more
• How to Do Round-the-World Airfare Right
  May 1, 2012 9:24 am
  The "ultimate" air journey is possible. Ed Perkins explores your best options for round-the-world airfare. read more
• Are International Airpasses Worth It?
  March 16, 2012 11:11 am
  Airpasses claim to offer steep discounts on international travel, but in countries where low-cost airlines rule, are they worth it? read more
• Aeroplan to Reduce Minimum Miles on Short Flights
  May 12, 2011 12:54 pm
  Beginning on August 1, members of the Aeroplan program will earn fewer miles for short-haul flights on Air Canada and other Star Alliance carriers. read more
• Delta and SkyTeam Partners Double the Miles to Europe
  November 1, 2010 2:04 pm
  Through January 31, 2011, SkyMiles members can earn double miles for flights on Delta or its SkyTeam partners (Air France, KLM, Alitalia) to select Europe destinations. read more
• Flying to Europe? Choose Your Airline Alliance
  July 27, 2010 2:45 pm
  In the past week, the oneworld alliance has announced a new European partner, and received regulatory clearance to jointly operate transatlantic flights. read more
• In Continental Partner Switch, Delta Is Out, United Is In
  November 3, 2009 9:39 am
  Continental's move from SkyTeam to the Star Alliance reshuffles the deck for frequent flyers. Among the new benefits: OnePass miles on United and US Airways, and more awards. read more
• Continental to (Officially) Join Star Alliance
  July 13, 2009 12:01 pm
  A year after announcing it would leave SkyTeam for Star Alliance, Continental can finally make the move, and all it took was some legal wrangling. So now what? read more
• When Is it Cheaper to Buy Air Tickets Offshore?
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Ed Perkins examines whether it may be worthwhile to purchase your international plane tickets from a provider based outside of the U.S. read more
• Can I Get Elite Perks When Flying a Partner Airline?
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Your elite status gives you special privileges when you fly other carriers within the same airline alliance, but those perks may not live up to your expectations. read more