Star Alliance

“The Way the Earth Connects”

The world's largest airline alliance by member count. Founded in 1997 by Air Canada, Lufthansa, SAS, Thai Airways and United, Star Alliance now has 26 member airlines. Lounge access, mile earning, and seamless connections across members.

Alliance at a glance

Members
26
Destinations
1,300
Countries
195
Annual Passengers
760M+
Fleet Size
5,000+
Founded
1997

Member airlines

Star Alliance has 26 member airlines: Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air Canada, All Nippon Airways, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, SWISS International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, LOT Polish Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Asiana Airlines, EVA Air, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Air India and ITA Airways.

Member list: Star Alliance member table on Wikipedia, checked 30 September 2026.

Is my airline in Star Alliance?

Is Thai Airways part of Star Alliance?

Yes. Thai Airways is a founding member of Star Alliance, from 1997.

Is ANA part of Star Alliance?

Yes. All Nippon Airways (ANA) joined Star Alliance in 1999.

Is TAP Air Portugal part of Star Alliance?

Yes. TAP Air Portugal joined Star Alliance in 2005.

Is ITA Airways part of Star Alliance?

Yes. ITA Airways joined Star Alliance on 1 April 2026, after leaving SkyTeam in April 2025.

Is SAS still part of Star Alliance?

No. SAS left Star Alliance on 31 August 2024 and joined SkyTeam the next day.

Is Aeromexico part of Star Alliance?

No. Aeromexico is a founding member of SkyTeam.

Is Emirates part of Star Alliance?

No. Emirates is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.

Is Asiana Airlines still in Star Alliance?

Yes, for now. Asiana is due to be integrated into Korean Air, a SkyTeam member, by 17 December 2026.

Loyalty programme

Star Alliance Gold + Silver — reciprocal status across all Star Alliance members.

  • ✓Silver (1 lounge visit per member)
  • ✓Gold (unlimited lounges, priority everything)