Star Alliance names Theo Panagiotoulias as New CEO
Star Alliance, the world’s first and largest global airline alliance, is pleased to announce that Theo Panagiotoulias has been chosen to become its next CEO. Mr Panagiotoulias has more than 25 years’ international experience in the airline and aviation industry. He joins Star Alliance from Hawaiian Airlines, where he had been Senior VP for Global […]
Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam alliance
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, and Virgin Atlantic have today announced that the UK airline will join as SkyTeam’s newest member in early 2023. Virgin Atlantic will become SkyTeam’s first and only UK member airline, enhancing the alliance’s transatlantic network and services to and from Heathrow and Manchester Airport. Virgin Atlantic customers will benefit from […]
oneworld named Favourite Airline Alliance by Trazee Travel readers
The oneworld® Alliance was voted Favourite Airline Alliance by readers of Trazee Travel, in recognition of the alliance’s popularity among millennial travellers. oneworld was selected as the winner following a reader survey by Trazee Travel, an online publication for travellers aged 25 to 40. This marks the fifth time that Trazee Travel readers have chosen […]
Air Canada and United Airlines Expand Relationship to Make Transborder Travel Easier, With More Choice
Air Canada and United Airlines announced a joint business agreement for the Canada-U.S. transborder market, building on their long-standing alliance, that will give more flight options and better flight schedules to customers traveling between the two countries. Customers will be able to connect to 38 codeshare destinations in the U.S. and eight of the most […]
American Airlines and Qatar Airways Expand Strategic Alliance
American Airlines and Qatar Airways are expanding their strategic alliance with a new codeshare agreement, enabling American’s customers to book travel on Qatar Airways flights via Doha to and from 16 new countries. Pending any necessary government codeshare approvals, travelers will be able to book travel beyond Qatar to their final destinations in Ethiopia, Indonesia, […]
Star Alliance celebrates 25th anniversary as the world’s first and leading airline alliance
Star Alliance and its 26-member carriers will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the world’s first and leading global airline alliance on Saturday, May 14, 2022. This bold vision was established in 1997 based on a customer value proposition of global reach, worldwide recognition, and seamless service. It continues today by leveraging technology to foster a […]
Qantas se hace hasta con el 100% de la compañía de vuelos charter Alliance
Qantas ha llegado a un acuerdo para adquirir hasta el 100% del operador de vuelos charter con sede en Australia, Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (Alliance), lo que permite a la aerolínea nacional servir mejor al creciente sector de recursos. El acuerdo, que está sujeto a la aprobación de los accionistas de Alliance y la autorización […]
Lufthansa, Air France Join Forces Against EU’s Climate Plans for Aviation
An alliance of airlines and airports called for changes to the European Union’s planned climate change legislation on Monday, arguing it will make them less competitive with non-European rivals. Taking aim at aviation, a sector deemed responsible for up to 3% of global emissions, the European Union presented plans last July that foresee stricter rules […]
Alaska Airlines Expands Codeshare Agreement With British Airways
Alaska Airlines has expanded its codeshare agreement with British Airways. Adding 16 new Alaska-operated routes, the expanded agreement only furthers the Seattle-based carrier’s entry into the oneworld alliance. As Alaska continues its integration into the alliance, expect an expansion of even more codeshare agreements to deepen partnerships and lead to even more new routes. Alaska […]
JetBlue and Icelandair expand codeshare alliance
JetBlue Airways has expanded its codeshare agreement with Iceland’s flag carrier Icelandair to facilitate connections between Europe and North America for travellers. Passengers can now book the new codeshare flights from the website of JetBlue. The current codes of JetBlue on Icelandair provide direct flights between New York’s John F Kennedy (JFK) Airport, Newark’s Liberty […]
