Star Alliance

The Star Alliance, launched on May 14 1997, is the oldest, largest and most awarded airline alliance in the world, with the following points of cooperation among its partner airlines:Frequent flyer program integration allows airline miles to be earned and redeemed on all members of the Alliance at the same level (with the exception of certain deeply discounted classes) and lounge access by Gold card holders when flying in economy classPremium customers of the alliance have access to all members' airport lounges.Flight schedules are coordinated to permit almost seamless travel which may include several different carriers within the alliance, on a single ticketSpecial fares for round-the-world and similar travel on alliance members offer discounts over booking individual itinerariesCustomer service processes are harmonized in an effort to promote a consistent experienceCooperation in development of a common information technology platform
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