Airlines across the globe have built compatible air miles and code-sharing programs. If you’re a frequent flyer, you could enjoy some extra benefits if you know which airlines work together.
We recommend you visit the alliance Web sites for detailed airline alliance information. The good news is you may benefit from air miles programs in more ways than you thought.
Oneworld Alliance
Oneworld travels to 675 destinations in 130 countries. Combined fleet of approximately 2,000 aircraft. 10 member airlines:
- American Airlines
- British Airways
- Cathay Pacific
- Finnair
- Iberia
- LanChile
- Japan Airlines
- Qantas
- Malev Hungarian Airlines
- Royal Jordanian
Star Alliance
Established in 1997, Star Alliance travels to 916 destinations in 160 countries. Combined fleet of more than 2,000 aircraft. 21 member airlines:
- Air Canada
- Air China
- Air New Zealand
- ANA - All Nippon Airways
- Asiana Airlines
- Austrian Airlines
- BMI British Midland
- Egypt Air
- LOT Polish Airlines
- Lufthansa
- SAS - Scandinavian Airlines
- Shanghai Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- South African Airways
- Spanair
- Swiss International Airlines
- TAP Air Portugal
- Thai Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- United Airlines
- US Airways
SkyTeam
SkyTeam offers 905 destinations in 169 countries. Combined fleet of more than 2,000 aircraft. 13 member airlines:
- Aeroflot
- Aeromexico
- Air France
- Alitalia
- China Southern Airlines
- KLM
- Continental Airlines
- CSA Czech Airlines
- Korean Air
- Northwest
- Air Europa
- Copa Airlines
- Kenya Airways
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