Star Alliance will convert Asiana's Incheon lounge in Q4 2026
Asiana leaves Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, and Aeroplan members can earn on the carrier only through October 15, 2026.
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Asiana leaves Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, and Aeroplan members can earn on the carrier only through October 15, 2026.
Passengers ticketed on Asiana for 17 December 2026 or later will be moved onto Korean Air flight numbers as Asiana exits Star Alliance.
Chase overhauled the US Air Canada Aeroplan co-brand on September 10, adding a 15% award discount and up to $100 in credits for new and existing cardmembers.
EgyptAir has announced its first Australia service from Cairo to Sydney via Singapore covering 9,044 miles in early 2027 on a new Airbus A350.
Star Alliance Gold and premium cabin passengers of 14 airlines will use Asiana Business Lounge West at Incheon Terminal 1 from the second half of December 2026.
Eligible Star Alliance passengers will keep a dedicated Terminal 1 lounge at Incheon after Asiana leaves the alliance on December 16, 2026.
Elite benefits and award space tied to Asiana will give way to Korean Air when the carriers become one airline on December 17, 2026.
Royal Orchid Plus members earn miles on Asiana flights only through 15 October 2026 and may book award seats for travel through 16 December 2026.
United States residents earn 10,000 extra Flying Blue miles on new paid economy tickets via Paris or Amsterdam booked August 19 to August 31, 2026.
Australian holders of the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card can earn points on eligible spend through 17 November 2026 before the card closes the next day.
Frequent flyer program integration remains unresolved even as the combined airline is set to launch on December 17, 2026.
Capital One is offering a 15% transfer bonus to Avianca Lifemiles from August 1 through August 31, 2026, yielding 1,150 Lifemiles per 1,000 Capital One miles
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group have submitted binding bids for a 44.5% to 49.9% stake in TAP Portugal, with the Portuguese government aiming to finalize the sale by September
EVA Air is offering up to a 40% bonus on purchased Infinity MileageLands miles through August 5, 2026. The price is 2.86 US cents per mile, with a 50% cap on using purchased miles for awards
As of July 21, 2026, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer members need at least 1,000 miles in their account to search for award availability on the website, blocking free accounts from scouting space
Asiana Mileage Plan members are losing Star Alliance earning and redemption benefits as the airline exits the alliance in December 2026, with full program integration into Korean Air delayed by antitrust regulators
ASmallWorld is offering 300,000 Lufthansa Miles and a fast track to Hilton Diamond status. The promotion is supported by a June 26, 2026 deadline for related Earthquake Relief miles earning
Asiana Airlines will officially depart Star Alliance on December 16, 2026. The carrier is voiding all future Star Alliance tickets issued by Asiana Club, a provision not seen with previous carrier exits
Star Alliance confirms Asiana Airlines will exit the alliance on December 16, 2026. Members can earn miles on Asiana flights until October 15, 2026, and redeem miles/status benefits until December 16
Amex is offering a 15% bonus when transferring Membership Rewards points to Avianca Lifemiles, valid from June 15 through July 15, 2026
Star Alliance has updated its lounge access rules, classifying United Polaris Lounges as ultra-premium exclusive lounges. This means First Class passengers flying on non-United Star Alliance members are no longer eligible for entry
American Express is offering a 15% bonus when transferring Membership Rewards points to Avianca Lifemiles. The promotion runs from June 15 to July 15, 2026, with a minimum transfer of 1,000 points required
Philippine Airlines accepted an invitation to join the oneworld alliance, becoming its 16th member. Full integration is expected in 2027, allowing Mabuhay Miles members to earn/redeem across the alliance and access oneworld Priority lounges
EVA Air is offering up to 30% off miles purchases for Infinity MileageLands members through June 10, 2026. The price per mile is 2.8 cents, with a 50% usage cap on awards
Asiana Airlines will cease to exist as a separate brand on December 17, 2026, fully integrating into Korean Air. This marks Asiana's exit from Star Alliance and move to SkyTeam
Lufthansa has exercised its option to increase its stake in ITA Airways from 41% to 90% for 325 million euros, with regulatory approval expected in Q1 2027
Star Alliance has opened a new 1,400 sqm lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Terminal 3, featuring a 700 sqm outdoor garden and 24-hour access for eligible passengers
Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 officially opened on April 22, 2026, with airlines transitioning from Terminal 2 in phases from April 23 through June 9, 2026. A new SkyTeam lounge is confirmed in the non-Schengen area
United Airlines has updated its Polaris Lounge access rules, excluding most Star Alliance partners. Only select ANA, Lufthansa Group, and Air New Zealand/ITA passengers retain access
Lufthansa faces five consecutive days of strikes as pilots and flight attendants stage overlapping walkouts from April 13-17, causing widespread cancellations at its German hubs
Air India has opened its new Maharaja Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in the A Gates complex. The 3,413 sq ft lounge is open daily from 6 AM to 11:59 PM
Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 20% transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan through April 30, 2026. Aeroplan Credit Cardholders can stack an additional 10% bonus on transfers of 50,000+ points, capping at 25,000 bonus points per calendar year
ITA Airways has officially joined Star Alliance effective April 1, 2026, following its integration into Lufthansa Group. The airline is adopting Miles&More as its frequent flyer program, replacing Volare
ITA Airways officially joins Star Alliance and adopts Lufthansa's Miles & More program on April 1, 2026, ending its independent ITA Volare program
Citi is offering a 30% bonus on transfers of ThankYou points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The promotion runs from March 22 through April 18, 2026, for U.S. customers