Star Alliance
The Star Alliance network is the leading global airline network, with the highest number of member airlines, daily flights, destinations and countries flown to. It was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to offer...
The latest aviation news, new routes, destinations and airline news for Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance consisting of over 25 airline members from Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas and the Middle East.
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TAP Air Portugal to restart transatlantic flights
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TAP Air Portugal is resuming flights to North America later this week, with New York the first destination to make its way back onto the airline’s...
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Interview: Nuremberg Airport leaders explain incentives scheme
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Nuremberg Airport (NUE) has unveiled a new incentive scheme to support airlines in the recovery period following COVID-19. Routes spoke to MD...
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Delta and United to resume China flights
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Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are set to resume scheduled passenger service between the US and China from next month for the first time since...
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Air New Zealand postpones New York plans
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Air New Zealand has postponed the launch of its long-awaited nonstop Auckland-New York service until late 2021 “at the earliest” and confirmed two...
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Turkish Airlines suspends all international flights
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The flag carrier will still fly domestic routes after the Turkish government banned international flights.
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Air Canada plans up to 90% capacity cut
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Canada’s flag carrier planned to offer more than 16 million seats during the second quarter of the year but will slash capacity by up to 90% in...
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Global alliances call for “extraordinary support”
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The three global airline alliances—oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance—have jointly called on governments around the world to “evaluate all...
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Croatia Airlines to add Sofia, Bulgaria and Podgorica, Montenegro to network
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Flights will begin in May with Dash 8-400 turboprops.
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Bulletin board: aviation industry news round-up
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This week: Wizz to begin London Southend operations; Avianca Brazil departs Star Alliance; Air New Zealand names interim CEO and more.
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Aviation outlook: nine industry predictions for 2019
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What will the year ahead have in store for the commercial aviation industry? From further consolidation in Europe to a shake-up of global airline...
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2017 in review - part one: US travel ban, Norwegian growth, Etihad's future and Star Alliance turns 20
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As 2017 draws to a close, Routesonline looks at some of the biggest stories making the headlines this year. Part one of our review of the year...
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Darwin outlines future strategy following Etihad exit
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Swiss regional carrier Darwin Airline is adjusting to life under new ownership following Etihad's exit earlier this summer.
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Mango provides ripe pickings for Star Alliance
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South African low-cost carrier Mango will help launch a new Connecting Partner Model from global airline grouping Star Alliance as it seeks to...
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Star Alliance Back in Brazil after Avianca Brasil Fills TAM Void
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This is actually the third time that Star Alliance has welcomed a major Brazilian carrier into the grouping having previously had Varig alongside...
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Air Canada Adds Delhi and Dubai with new Dreamliner
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The new Toronto - Delhi link is an example of a route made possible thanks to the excellent operating economics that modern generation airliners...
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Throwback Thursday: Air India Sets Sights on Star
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At Routesonline we've decided to take a look back at the news breaking the same week in previous years and revisit it one or two years later to see...
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Adria Airways Adds Amsterdam Hub Link from Łódź
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The Star Alliance member first introduced flights to Łódź in March 2014 with a six times weekly connection to the German city of Munich, providing...
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Air China and Air Canada to Form Strategic Alliance
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Both Air China and Air Canada have announced their plans for an enhanced partnership on routes between Canada and China in order to stimulate...
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Air India Joining Star Alliance to Hasten Country’s Invigoration, says OAG
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As new Prime Minister Narendra Modi promises to revive economic growth in India, Air India’s new position will improve India’s connectivity to...
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Air India Sets Sights on Star
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At their board meeting held in Vienna on December 13, 2013, the Chief Executives of the Star Alliance member airlines decided unanimously to...