Star Alliance

Star Alliance is a global airline alliance. It was founded on 14 May 1997 as the first global airline alliance, linking five major airlines into one network. Today it has 26 member airlines, which give travelers access to over 1,150 airports in 190 countries.

What the alliance offers

• Connections across member airline networks, with shared airport lounges
• Earning and redeeming miles across all member airlines
• Benefits and privileges for frequent flyers
• Round the world fares that can be booked through the alliance
• Connecting Partners: select regional airlines, such as Juneyao Air, that link into the wider network

Organization

The alliance is run from a headquarters organization. It is formally incorporated in Germany as Star Alliance Services GmbH and in Singapore as Star Alliance (SG) Pte. Ltd. The CEO is Theo Panagiotoulias. Other senior roles cover corporate strategy and loyalty, human resources, customer experience, and legal affairs and business operations. Several of its senior managers are based in Singapore.

Lounges and recognition

The alliance lists its Paris Charles de Gaulle lounge, which it says kept the Skytrax title of World's Best Airline Alliance Lounge in September 2026.

Company facts

• Founded 14 May 1997
• 26 member airlines
• Over 1,150 airports served in 190 countries
• Legal entities in Germany and Singapore