The alliance's headquarters are based in Frankfurt, Germany and originally began as a union of five founding airlines including Air Canada, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Thai Airways and United Airlines.

The airlines within the Star Alliance network include Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Blue1, Brussels Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, TAM Airlines, TAP Portugal, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, United and US Airways.

Quick Facts

Member Airlines: 25
Number of Aircraft: 4,256
Daily Departures: 20,500
Number of Airports: 1,293
Countries Served: 190

Star Alliance Fares

Star Alliance offers three types of multi-sector tailor-made airfares - Round the World Fares, Circle Fares and Airpasses.

Round the World Fare

A Star Alliance Round the World fare provides a cost-effective method for travel across multiple continents, when you fly in the same direction and return to your country of origin. Ultimately, you can tailor the fare to your preferred destinations - always travelling on Star Alliance network airlines. The fare is calculated by the number of miles flown and the country of origin. The standard mile calculations include up to 29,000, 34,000 and 39,000 miles. In general, you must include three or more stopovers in your Round the World trip - the maximum numbers of stops is 15. Travellers are not entitled to more than three stopovers in any one country, four stopovers in USA/Canada and five stopovers in Europe.

Circle Fares

Circle Fares focus on three distinct regions - Asia, North Asia and the Pacific. The fare is calculated by the number of miles flown and the country of origin.

Circle Asia Fare

Circle Fares focus on three distinct regions - Asia, North Asia and the Pacific. The fare is calculated by the number of miles flown and the country of origin.

Circle North Asia Fare

The Circle North Asia Fare can take you to more than 165 destinations within Japan, Korea and China. The fare is based on miles travelled including up to 4,800 air miles with a maximum of nine stopovers taken between three days and two months. Alternatively, you're welcome to travel 6,600 air miles with a maximum of nine stopovers taken between three days and two months.

Circle Pacific Fare

The Circle Pacific Fare can take you to more than 69 destinations within 25 Pacific Rim countries including Japan, USA, Canada, Fiji and New Zealand. The fare is based on miles travelled including up to 22,000 or 26,000 miles and the country of origin.

Airpasses

A Star Alliance Airpass can be a great way to explore a specific region - by designing your perfect flight itinerary.

Africa Airpass

The Star Alliance African Airpass allows you to take between three and 10 flights, choosing from 30 airport destinations across Sub-Saharan Africa including Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania. This gives you plenty of choice when planning your African flight itinerary, while offering considerable savings on airfares. The Star Alliance African Airpass is only available in conjunction with an intercontinental ticket to/from Africa on a Star Alliance member airline. Two stopovers are required to qualify for the pass and fare is calculated by the number of coupons.

Asia Airpass

The Star Alliance Asia Airpass allows you to take up to 10 flights, choosing from 50 destinations across Asia including India, China, Japan and Cambodia. This gives you plenty of choice when planning your Asian flight itinerary, while offering considerable savings on airfares. The Star Alliance African Airpass is only available in conjunction with an intercontinental ticket to/from Asia on a Star Alliance member airline. Two stopovers are required to qualify for the pass and fare is calculated by the number of coupons.

Brazil Airpass

The Star Alliance Brazil Airpass allows you to take up to nine flights, choosing from 45 destinations within Brazil. This gives you plenty of choice when planning your Brazil flight itinerary, while offering considerable savings on airfares. The Star Alliance Brazil Airpass is only available in conjunction with an intercontinental ticket to/from Brazil on a Star Alliance member airline. Stopovers are limited to one in each city and fare is calculated by the number of coupons purchased.

China Airpass

The Star Alliance China Airpass allows you to take between three and 10 flights, choosing from 70 destinations within China. This gives you plenty of choice when planning your China flight itinerary, while offering considerable savings on airfares. The Star Alliance China Airpass is only available in conjunction with an intercontinental ticket to/from China on a Star Alliance member airline. Stopovers are limited to one in each city and fare is calculated by the number of coupons.

Europe Airpass

The Star Alliance China Airpass allows you to take between three and 10 flights, choosing from 45 countries in Europe including France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom. This gives you plenty of choice when planning your Europe flight itinerary, while offering considerable savings on airfares. The Star Alliance Europe Airpass is only available in conjunction with an intercontinental ticket to/from Europe on a Star Alliance member airline. Two stopovers are required to qualify for the pass and fare is calculated by the number of coupons.

Japan Airpass

The Star Alliance Japan Airpass allows you to take up to five flights, choosing from 50 destinations in Japan. This gives you plenty of choice when planning your Japan flight itinerary, while offering considerable savings on airfares. The Star Alliance Japan Airpass is only available in conjunction with an intercontinental ticket to/from Japan on a Star Alliance member airline.

Micronesia Airpass

The Star Alliance Micronesia Airpass allows you to take between three and 10 flights, choosing from 20 destinations in Micronesia including Japan, Hong Kong, Palau. This gives you plenty of choice when planning your Micronesia flight itinerary, while offering considerable savings on airfares. The Star Alliance Micronesia Airpass is only available in conjunction with an intercontinental ticket to/from Micronesia or Asia on a Star Alliance member airline.

Middle East Airpass

The Star Alliance Middle East Airpass allows you to take up to 10 flights, choosing from 17 countries in the Middle East including Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Turkey. This gives you plenty of choice when planning your Middle East flight itinerary, while offering considerable savings on airfares. The Star Alliance Middle East Airpass is only available in conjunction with an intercontinental ticket to/from the Middle East on a Star Alliance member airline or a Round the World Fare. Two stopovers are required to qualify for the pass and fare is calculated by the number of coupons.

North America Airpass

The Star Alliance North America Airpass allows you to take between three and 10 flights, choosing from 20 countries in North America and the Caribbean including Canada, Mexico, USA, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. This gives you plenty of choice when planning your North American flight itinerary, while offering considerable savings on airfares. The Star Alliance North America Airpass is only available in conjunction with an intercontinental ticket to/from North America on a Star Alliance member airline or a Round the World Fare. Two stopovers are required to qualify for the pass and fare is calculated by the number of coupons.

South Pacific Airpass

The Star Alliance South Pacific Airpass allows you to take between three and 10 flights, choosing from 10 countries in the South Pacific including New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Cook Islands and French Polynesia. This gives you plenty of choice when planning your South Pacific flight itinerary, while offering considerable savings on airfares. The Star Alliance South Pacific Airpass is only available in conjunction with an intercontinental ticket to/from the South Pacific on a Star Alliance member airline. Two stopovers are required to qualify for the pass and fare is calculated by mileage travelled.

Thailand Airpass

The Star Alliance Thailand Airpass allows you to take between three and 10 flights, choosing from 10 destinations in Thailand including Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. This gives you plenty of choice when planning your Thai flight itinerary, while offering considerable savings on airfares. The Star Alliance Thailand Airpass is only available in conjunction with an intercontinental ticket to/from Thailand on a Star Alliance member airline.