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To read the full version of this content please select one of the options below:. Other access options You may be able to access this content by logging in via your Emerald profile. Rent this content from DeepDyve. There are three major airline alliances Star Alliance, oneworld and SkyTeam, each made up of different carriers which determines what routes and options are available for their respective Round the World airfares.
Star Alliance were the original global airline alliance, formed in The Star Alliance network includes 27 airlines which have more than 18, daily departures combined. These flights reach 1, airports in more than countries, over 1, airport lounges and an annual number of This broad array of airlines means that Star Alliance have some unbeatable routes. Their frequent flyer programs are among the most common and popular programs, particularly through Qantas.
One of its alliance partners might. Instead of booking multiple itineraries, you can book one itinerary with multiple airlines that are partners. Since United and Asiana belong to the Star Alliance, I can book with either company without the hassle of managing two separate itineraries. Similar logic that informs codeshares informs the earning and spending of points and miles. Just like Star Alliance makes booking my Seoul trip itinerary through United possible even though one leg is operated by Asiana, the collaboration also allows me to earn United miles on the Asiana leg of the ticket.
Partnerships like this help build miles in one currency instead of stocking up miles in several different currencies. Not only is it possible to redeem your miles for flights on partner airlines, but membership status offers benefits across multiple airlines within an alliance too. One specific example is that members with Star Alliance Gold status can take advantage of Star Alliance lounges in airports around the world. Perhaps the most important aspect of an alliance is the centralization of customer relations.
The other two major alliances are SkyTeam and Oneworld, but other airline partnerships also exist. Understanding these alliances can be helpful when booking travel, redeeming points or leveraging your points and miles earning potential. We, passengers, are just live cargo, anyway, right? Founded in by American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Canadian Airlines which later merged with Air Canada and subsequently joined Star Alliance , the Oneworld alliance is the smallest major airline alliance but now stands strong with 13 airlines.
The latest Oneworld news involves the pending initiation of Alaska Airlines, which will likely optimize codeshares with American Airlines across North America and beyond. Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience it facilitates.
He remains most at home on a tractor, but has learned that opportunity is where he finds it and discomfort is more interesting than complacency. She's a credit card enthusiast and digital nomad who has leveraged credit cards to travel around the world for next to nothing, often in style.
Prior to working for Forbes, she contributed to other leading publications in the credit cards and rewards space. She would like to visit every country and try as many different local culinary specialties as possible. Select Region. United States. United Kingdom. Chauncey Crail, Caroline Lupini.
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