When did Asiana join Star Alliance?


When did Asiana join Star Alliance? Asiana Airlines became a Star Alliance member in 2003. For more information, please visit the Asiana website. Book a flight with Asiana Airlines.


Is Emirates a part of Star Alliance?

Emirates has collaborated with other airlines, but is not a member of any of the three global airline alliances – Oneworld, SkyTeam, or Star Alliance. In 2000, the airline briefly considered joining Star Alliance, but opted to remain independent.


Who was the original 5 Star Alliance?

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Thai Airways International and United Airlines are the five founding members of the alliance.


Is Cathay Pacific part of Star Alliance?

As a member of the Oneworld Alliance (a founding member, in fact), Cathay partners with more than a dozen other airlines. Additionally, Cathay partners with several airlines outside of its own alliance, many of which are members of Star Alliance. These include: Air Canada.


Why is SAS leaving Star Alliance?

The airline has been under restructuring since it filed for bankruptcy under the U.S. Chapter 11 process. After several months, they reached a significant milestone: it will be acquired by a new consortium that includes Air France-KLM, leaving behind Star Alliance and joining SkyTeam.


Is Swiss Air part of Star Alliance?

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), the airline of Switzerland, joined Star Alliance in 2006.


What is the oldest airline alliance?

Star Alliance created a new milestone for the airline industry with its founding on 14 May, 1997. As the first global airline alliance, linking five major airlines into a single network, it offered a completely new type of service to the international traveller.


Is Asiana a 5 star airline?

Apart from this prestigious title, the company has received the Best Airline for Onboard Service and Flight Attendants for eight consecutive years, among other awards. Asiana Airlines is rated as a 5-Star airline by Skytrax.


What is Asiana Airlines known for?

Asiana is the one of the largest airlines in South Korea and an increasingly important player in the East Asian region. The airline serves destinations across Asia, North America, Australia and Europe. Asiana is a member of the Star Alliance.


Why is Emirates not in Star Alliance?

Emirates has not joined any global airline alliance (although they planned to join Star Alliance in 2000, they remained independent), stating that unless an airline is the lead participant in such an alliance – e.g. Lufthansa in the Star Alliance or Air France in SkyTeam – individual alliance members' freedom of action ...


Why is Emirates not part of Star Alliance?

Emirates has not joined any global airline alliance (although they planned to join Star Alliance in 2000, they remained independent), stating that unless an airline is the lead participant in such an alliance – e.g. Lufthansa in the Star Alliance or Air France in SkyTeam – individual alliance members' freedom of action ...