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Airline Alliances Explained: Star Alliance vs. Oneworld vs. SkyTeam (2026)

How partner airline alliances let you earn and credit miles, access global airport lounges, and check bags seamlessly across multi-carrier itineraries.

Star Alliance (25+ Member Airlines)

Anchored by United Airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, ANA, Singapore Airlines, EVA Air, Turkish Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Air New Zealand, and Copa Airlines. Star Alliance Gold status grants global lounge access and an extra checked bag across all member carriers.

Oneworld Alliance

Anchored by American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus (joint venture), Finnair, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, Qantas, and Royal Air Maroc. Oneworld Sapphire grants Business Class lounge access and Oneworld Emerald grants First Class lounge access worldwide.

SkyTeam Alliance

Anchored by Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, Korean Air, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Aeromexico, China Airlines, and Vietnam Airlines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put my United MileagePlus number on an ANA or Lufthansa flight?

Yes. Any flight operated and marketed by Star Alliance partners can be credited to your preferred Star Alliance frequent flyer program during check-in or Manage Booking.

Do bags transfer automatically between alliance partners on one ticket?

Yes, when booked on a single ticketed itinerary, alliance partners interline checked bags to your final destination (subject to standard first-port-of-entry customs clearance rules).

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