Airline alliances
Three global alliances connect most of the world's full-service airlines and let elite frequent flyers earn and burn miles across many partners.
Star Alliance
Founded 1997 · 22 member airlines indexed
The first global airline alliance, founded in 1997. Star Alliance unites 25+ carriers across six continents and is the largest of the three big alliances by passenger count and destinations served.
oneworld
Founded 1999 · 15 member airlines indexed
Founded in 1999, oneworld groups premium full-service carriers including American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, and others. Known for status reciprocity and oneworld Emerald/Sapphire/Ruby tiers.
SkyTeam
Founded 2000 · 17 member airlines indexed
SkyTeam was formed in 2000 by Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, and Korean Air. Today the alliance includes 19 member carriers and emphasizes its joint Elite/Elite Plus status program and SkyPriority airport experience.