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Ten Years On Munich Airport Satellite Terminal Continues to Drive Hub Growth and Connectivity

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(NEWS) MUNICH, Germany, 2026-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport infrastructure milestones are increasingly being used to highlight the evolution of major European hubs, as operators focus on capacity, efficiency and passenger experience. At Munich Airport, the Terminal 2 Satellite building is marking ten years of operation, having handled approximately 93 million passengers since opening in… Read the full news article

Ethiopian Airlines Confirms Expansion Plans with New Widebody Aircraft Orders from Boeing

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(IN SHORT) Ethiopian Airlines has converted options for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft into firm orders, reinforcing its long-haul expansion strategy. The new aircraft will support the airline’s intercontinental network growth and increase cargo capacity, addressing rising demand for global travel and trade. As Africa’s largest operator of the 787, Ethiopian Airlines continues to modernize… Read the full news article

New Enhancements to Air India Loyalty Programme Deliver Greater Flexibility Value and Faster Rewards for Members

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(IN SHORT) Air India has introduced significant enhancements to its Maharaja Club loyalty programme, including reduced points requirements for award flights and upgrades, faster tier progression and improved flexibility for cancellations and rescheduling. Economy Class redemptions have been reduced by around 30% on many routes, while new tier thresholds make it easier for members to… Read the full news article

Star Alliance strengthens global network with new LAX facility improving passenger transfers and connection reliability

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(IN SHORT) Star Alliance has opened a new Star Connection Centre at Los Angeles International Airport, its ninth globally, to improve the efficiency of passenger transfers between member airlines. Serving one of its busiest hubs, the centre uses advanced systems to identify passengers at risk of missing connections and provides real-time assistance to ensure smooth… Read the full news article

Travelport and LOT Deepen Three-Decade Partnership with NDC Rollout

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(NEWS) LONDON, 2026-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport and LOT Polish Airlines have signed a new multi-year content agreement that will expand the airline’s digital distribution strategy through Travelport’s global network of travel agencies and travel management companies. Based on details shared in the official announcement, the deal will make LOT’s New Distribution Capability (NDC)… Read the full news article

EVA Air Adds Washington, D.C. to Its North American Network and Introduces Fourth-Generation Premium Economy

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(IN SHORT) EVA Air will launch a new nonstop route between Taipei and Washington, D.C. on 26 June 2026, operating four times per week and expanding its North American network to ten gateways with a total of 98 weekly flights. The service will be flown using Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring Royal Laurel, Economy, and the… Read the full news article

Air India Expands Loyalty Programme with Zomato Partnership Offering Points, Bonuses, and Daily Flight Vouchers

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(NEWS) NEW DELHI, 2025-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Air India has announced a new partnership with food delivery platform Zomato that connects its Maharaja Club loyalty programme with one of India’s most widely used lifestyle apps. Effective immediately, Zomato users can link their Maharaja Club accounts to earn rewards while ordering food, further expanding the… Read the full news article

Edelweiss Air Launches Twice-Weekly Nonstop Flights Connecting Halifax Stanfield and Zurich

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(IN SHORT) Edelweiss Air has commenced non-stop service between Halifax Stanfield and Zurich, marking both the airport’s newest international carrier partnership and the first time Zurich appears on its route map. Operated twice weekly on Airbus A340-300 aircraft with 314 seats across three cabins, the flights will take approximately seven hours. Halifax joins Calgary and… Read the full news article

Earn Maharaja Points on US and UK Retail Purchases with Air India Loyalty Partnership

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(IN SHORT) Air India has launched a partnership with Loyyal to enable Maharaja Club members to earn points on purchases with major US and UK retailers—such as Walmart, Victoria’s Secret, and Alamo—at rates ranging from 45 to 310 points per £ 100/US 100 spent. Points can be redeemed for award flights or cabin upgrades, allowing… Read the full news article

Air Canada Launches Seasonal Non-Stop Toronto to Prague Flights as Part of Summer European Expansion

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(IN SHORT) Air Canada has officially launched its new summer route between Toronto and Prague, offering non-stop service three times weekly from June 6 to September 29, 2025. The route, operated by an Airbus A330-300, enhances connectivity between Canada and Central Europe, allowing for convenient travel and trade while offering three classes of service, including… Read the full news article

Half a Century of Service to Rwanda as Ethiopian Airlines Expands Kigali Operations and Network Reach

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(IN SHORT) Ethiopian Airlines is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its flight service to Kigali, Rwanda, which began in 1975. This long-standing route has been instrumental in enhancing diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the two countries. With 21 weekly passenger flights and three dedicated cargo services, Ethiopian ensures seamless connectivity between Kigali and over… Read the full news article

Munich Airport Marks 15 Years of Successful Partnerships with United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and ANA

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(IN SHORT) Munich Airport is commemorating 15 years of successful partnerships with United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and All Nippon Airways, solidifying its status as a premium international hub. These partnerships have fostered a diverse route network and contributed significantly to passenger traffic and air freight. United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and ANA have been integral in… Read the full news article

ITA Airways Set to Join Star Alliance in Early 2026, Boosting Global Connectivity and European Network

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(IN SHORT) ITA Airways has been approved by the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board to start its integration into the global airline alliance, with an official membership expected in early 2026. This decision comes after ITA Airways’ recent induction into the Lufthansa Group and will see the carrier contribute 360 daily flights to the Alliance,… Read the full news article

ITA Airways Integration into Lufthansa Group Expands Loyalty Benefits for Miles & More Members

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Miles & More members can now earn Points, Qualifying Points and HON Circle Points on ITA Airways flights Welcome promotion: Up to 6,000 extra miles on ITA Airways flights (IN SHORT) ITA Airways has officially joined the Lufthansa Group, enabling Miles & More members to earn Points, Qualifying Points, and HON Circle Points on flights… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group Unveils First Set of Benefits from ITA Airways Integration, Enhancing Passenger Experience Across Europe

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With immediate effect: Miles for Miles & More members with ITA Airways and points for Volare members with the Lufthansa Group’s network airlines From 30 March: ITA Airways will move into Terminal 1 in Frankfurt and into Terminal 2 in Munich From 30 March: mutual lounge access From 30 March: 100 code shares connections and… Read the full news article

Star Alliance Wins World’s Leading Airline Alliance Award for Fifth Consecutive Year

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(IN SHORT) Star Alliance has been named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance for the fifth consecutive year at the 31st annual World Travel Awards, held in Madeira, Portugal. This accolade highlights its commitment to seamless travel experiences and collaboration across its member airlines. Earlier in 2024, its Los Angeles Airport Lounge was also recognized as… Read the full news article

Star Alliance’s Los Angeles Airport Lounge Named North America’s Best for Fourth Consecutive Year

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2023-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance’s Los Angeles airport lounge has won the title of North America’s Leading Airport Lounge for the fourth year running at the World Travel Awards 2023. The award was announced at the Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony held on the picturesque island of Saint Lucia… Read the full news article

Star Alliance to establish a management office in Singapore

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2021-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance will establish a management office in the city state of Singapore later this year. This was a decision taken by its Chief Executive Board, comprising the Chief Executive Officers of its 26 member airlines, who considered a new centre of excellence to be an important… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group will be the first to use Star Alliance Biometrics starting in November

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Frankfurt and Munich Airport Collaborate to Enhance the Travel Experience Lufthansa and SWISS Miles & More Members First to Receive Enrollment Capability Cologne, Germany, 2020-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, has completed development of an interoperable biometric identity and identification platform that will significantly improve the travel experience… Read the full news article

Star Alliance and its member airlines unite around common standards and planning tools

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Alliance member airlines unite around common standards and planning tools Frankfurt, Germany, 2020-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — To support efforts in restoring public confidence in air travel, Star Alliance, the world’s largest global airline alliance, and its member airlines have been working on a series of measures to ensure health & hygiene safety of… Read the full news article

THAI Smile Airways becomes a Star Alliance Connecting Partner

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance welcomed THAI Smile Airways as a Star Alliance Connecting Partner at an official ceremony held today ( February 25, 2020) in Bangkok. The auspicious occasion was celebrated with a traditional Thai performance at THAI Airways International headquarters in the presence of member airline representatives. THAI… Read the full news article

EVA Air makes Milan Malpensa its first European route in 20 years

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Asian carrier is a ‘Five-Star’ addition to Malpensa’s airline portfolio; four times weekly service from Taipei Taoyuan in Taiwan to begin in February 2020.

Star Alliance announces partnership with Skyscanner

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Refresh of staralliance.com features new look and improved functionality for customers Frankfurt, Germany, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, has partnered with Skyscanner, the world’s travel search engine, to allow travellers visiting the Star Alliance website to search for flights, view airfares and book them directly with its member… Read the full news article

EVA Air and Copa Airlines make travel to/from Asia and Panama more convenient with new code-sharing agreement

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Luzhu District, Taiwan, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance members EVA Air and Copa Airlines began a code-sharing agreement on 04　November, 2018, making travel to/from Asia and Panama more convenient and extending services for both airlines’ passengers. Under the code-share, Copa passengers can take EVA-operated flights to Taipei from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago… Read the full news article

Star Alliance named the Best Airline Alliance at the Skytrax World Airline Awards for the third consecutive year

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2018-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance has claimed the Best Airline Alliance title at the Skytrax World Airline Awards for the third year running on July 19th, with the Alliance’s prestigious Los Angeles Lounge retaining the Best Airline Alliance Lounge Award for the fourth year in a row. “Receiving the Best Alliance accolade from Skytrax… Read the full news article

Star Alliance Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport voted best Alliance Lounge at the Skytrax World Airline Awards for the fourth year in a row

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Accolade Received Fourth Year Running Star Alliance Voted Best Airline Alliance at Skytrax Los Angeles, USA, 2018-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Star Alliance Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport was voted best Alliance Lounge at the Skytrax World Airline Awards for the fourth year in a row. “We are honoured that our customers… Read the full news article

17 Star Alliance Member Carriers Claim a Total of 49 Awards at Skytrax World Airline Awards

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Star Alliance Los Angeles Lounge Retains Best Alliance Lounge Award Five Star Alliance Airlines ranked among the Top 10 17 Member Carriers Claim a Total of 49 Awards London, U.K., 2018-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance has claimed the Best Airline Alliance title at the Skytrax World Airline Awards for the third year… Read the full news article

Star Alliance to treat customers to a new premium lounge experience at Fiumicino Airport

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Premium lounge experience at first dedicated alliance lounge in Rome Star Alliance branded lounges network grows to seven ROME, Italy, 2018-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance customers travelling from Rome can look forward to a new premium lounge experience at Fiumicino Airport. The new Star Alliance Lounge will welcome eligible First and Business Class passengers and Star Alliance… Read the full news article

Star Alliance recognized as the Airline Alliance of the year at the Air Transport Awards

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Frankfurt, Germany, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance has been named Airline Alliance of the year for the second time in a row at the Air Transport Awards. Jeffrey Goh, CEO Star Alliance, commented: “As we transition into our third decade, Star Alliance has shifted its focus to improving the customer journey by… Read the full news article

Star Alliance enhances its digital and mobile services with the launch of Digital Services Platform

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Lufthansa and United first two carriers using platform to enhance customer experience STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2018-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance has launched a Digital Services Platform (DSP) as a first step to an overall enhancement of digital and mobile services offered to customers travelling across the 28 airline member Star Alliance network. The platform… Read the full news article