The Star Alliance carrier recently announced significant expansion across the Atlantic.
Published at 2300PDT 22SEP26 / 0600GMT 23SEP26 Ethiopian Airlines in the first quarter of 2027 plans to reduce Addis Ababa – Chicago O’Hare service (westbound via Rome Fiumicino), reflected in recent schedule update. The Star Alliance member from 28DEC26 reduces service from 7 to 6 weekly, 5 weekly from 18JAN27 (ET maintains 7 weekly flights for the period of 11JAN27 – 17JAN27). ET574 ADD2240 – 0315+1FCO0415+1 – 0740+1ORD 788 x14 ET575 ORD0945 – 0830+1ADD 788 x25
Published at 0900PDT / 1600GMT 22SEP26 Star Alliance member ANA at the launch of Northern winter 2026/27 season plans to expand codeshare partnership with ITA Airways, covering the latter’s additional service in Europe. Following codeshare routes gradually commences from 25OCT26. ANA operated by ITA Airways Rome Fiumicino – Frankfurt Rome Fiumicino – London Heathrow Rome Fiumicino – Munich Rome Fiumicino – Paris Charles de Gaulle Rome Fiumicino – Vienna
Ben’s Deutsche Bahn (DB) first class review dates back several years, and he did not visit a DB Lounge on that trip. As the lounge may be relevant to OMAAT readers connecting to or from a Star Alliance flight via Lufthansa Express Rail, as well as those considering a first class Rail&Fly ticket for travel
One Mile at a Time•Klaus_S22 Sept
The Star Alliance Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Lounge has once again been named the World’s Best Airline Alliance Lounge at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, marking the lounge’s...
Published at 1701PDT 19SEP26 / 0001GMT 20SEP26 Star Alliance member ANA in recent schedule updated filed additional codeshare routes operated by Lufthansa, that would commence on 28MAR27 at the earliest. Preliminary codeshare network expansion as follows. ANA operated by Lufthansa Frankfurt – Belgrade Frankfurt – Faro Frankfurt – Tromsø Frankfurt – Vilnius
Published at 2300PDT 18SEP26 / 0600GMT 19SEP26 EGYPTAIR in the last few days opened reservations for its planned service to Sweden during Northern winter 2026/27 season. Previously reported, the Star Alliance member plans to operate Cairo – Stockholm Arlanda route from 18DEC26, with Airbus A321neo. This route will be served 4 times weekly. MS765 CAI0930 – 1330ARN 321 x134 MS766 ARN1450 – 2050CAI 321 x134 Also previously reported, Air Cairo will also launch this route with 2 weekly flights from 21DEC26. Air Cairo’s service is currently listed until October 2027, while EGYPTAIR’s service is listed until 27MAR27.
Published at 0600PDT / 1300GMT 18SEP26 Star Alliance member Air China during Northern winter 2026/27 season further expands service on Beijing Capital – Phuket route, as the carrier opened reservations for 3rd daily flight (except Sundays), from 16NOV26 to 20FEB27. Additional flight to be operated by 737 MAX 8. CA691 PEK0840 – 1400HKT 7M8 24 CA691 PEK0915 – 1435HKT 7M8 x247 CA821 PEK1110 – 1630HKT 333 D CA797 PEK1600 – 2120HKT 7M8 D CA692 HKT1545 – 2210PEK 7M8 24 CA692 HKT1615 – 2240PEK 7M8 x247 CA822 HKT1825 – 0050+1PEK 333 D CA798 HKT2250 – 0515+1PEK 7M8 D
Published at 2100PDT 17SEP26 / 0400GMT 18SEP26 Star Alliance member Air China in January 2027 further restores frequencies on Beijing Capital – Vancouver route, as the carrier resumes 6th weekly flight from 02JAN27. Boeing 777-300ER operates this route. CA991 PEK1350 – 1000YVR 773 x2 CA992 YVR1300 – 1715+1PEK 773 x2
Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) is working with Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Sept. 8, 2026. This MoU aims to set up a Star Alliance lounge within Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport. Currently, Air India operates two non-stop flights weekly to Incheon from Delhi […]
Travel Radar•Nibras Malik12 Sept
The Star Alliance carrier is still waiting for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 to be delivered.
Published at 0700PDT / 1400GMT 11SEP26 Turkish Airlines in recent weeks gradually adjusted operation schedules, up to this week. The Star Alliance member earlier this year cancelled service to selected destinations, which would be resumed by Northern winter 2026/27 season and Northern summer 2027 season. As of 11SEP26, majority of these cancelled destinations are now permanently removed from future schedules, with certain exceptions. Further changes remain highly possible. Following destinations to be resumed from the week of 28MAR27 at the earliest, instead of the week of 25OCT26: Aqaba, Havana. Following destinations permanently removed, previously cancelled until 24OCT26 inclusive: Juba, Kinshasa, Libreville, Luanda, Lusaka. Following destinations permanently removed, previously cancelled until 27MAR27 inclusive: Billund, Ferghana, Kirkuk, Leipzig/Halle, Najaf, Turkistan. Following destinations in Iran are now tentatively scheduled to resume from 28MAR27 at the earliest: Esfahan, Mashhad, Shiraz, Tabriz, Tehran Imam Khomeini.
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Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) and Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a Star Alliance lounge at Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport. The MOU will ensure continued premium lounge access for eligible passengers travelling with Star Alliance member airlines at Incheon International Airport after...
Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) and Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a Star Alliance lounge at Terminal 1 of Incheon […]
The alliance will step in at Incheon International Airport as outgoing member Asiana merges with Korean Air and joins SkyTeam.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile8 Sept
The Star Alliance carrier recently revealed more details about its upcoming Airbus A321XLRs.
Star Alliance will open a new lounge at Seoul Incheon Airport in late 2026, taking over the former Asiana Business Lounge as Asiana exits the alliance.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig8 Sept
The Star Alliance carrier's highest loyalty status comes with a hefty price tag.
Two Star Alliance carriers go head-to-head on this route.