# Star Alliance

35 signals tagged Star Alliance (program).

## Star Alliance will convert Asiana's Incheon lounge in Q4 2026

Sep 15 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Club, SKYPASS, Star Alliance, Incheon, airline, loyalty program, industry news

Asiana leaves Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, and Aeroplan members can earn on the carrier only through October 15, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/star-alliance-to-open-branded-lounge-at-incheon-as-asiana-exits-alliance)

## Korean Air will convert Asiana bookings from 17 December 2026

Sep 14 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Star Alliance, airline, loyalty program, industry news

Passengers ticketed on Asiana for 17 December 2026 or later will be moved onto Korean Air flight numbers as Asiana exits Star Alliance.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/korean-air-to-convert-asiana-flight-numbers-to-ke-from-december-17-2026)

## Chase raises Aeroplan card fee to $195 and adds automatic 25K status

Sep 10 · 2 sources · Chase, Air Canada, Aeroplan, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Star Alliance, Chase Aeroplan Card, Chase Air Canada Aeroplan Credit Card, credit card, airline, loyalty program

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.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-aeroplan-card-becomes-chase-air-canada-aeroplan-card-with-automatic-25k-st)

## EgyptAir plans Cairo to Sydney via Singapore in early 2027

Sep 10 · 2 sources · EgyptAir, Star Alliance, Australia, Egypt, Singapore, route network, airline, loyalty program, new route

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.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/egyptair-to-launch-cairosydney-flights-via-singapore-in-early-2027)

## Star Alliance lounge at Incheon expected in late December 2026

Sep 8 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Priority Pass, Star Alliance, Seoul, other, airline, loyalty program, other relevant news

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.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/star-alliance-to-open-new-seoul-incheon-lounge-in-former-asiana-space)

## Star Alliance will convert Asiana’s Incheon lounge in 4Q 2026

Sep 8 · 1 source · Asiana, Korean Air, Star Alliance, Incheon, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

Eligible Star Alliance passengers will keep a dedicated Terminal 1 lounge at Incheon after Asiana leaves the alliance on December 16, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/asiana-incheon-terminal-1-west-lounge-to-become-star-alliance-lounge-in-q4-2026)

## Asiana's first A321 flies in Korean Air paint ahead of Dec 17 merger

Sep 7 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Star Alliance, airline, loyalty program, merger & acquisition, industry news

Elite benefits and award space tied to Asiana will give way to Korean Air when the carriers become one airline on December 17, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/first-asiana-aircraft-repainted-in-korean-air-livery-ahead-of-december-17-merger)

## Thai ROP ends Asiana earning 15 October and awards 16 December

Aug 26 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Thai Airways, Asiana Club, Royal Orchid Plus, Star Alliance, airline, loyalty program

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.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-royal-orchid-plus-warns-of-asiana-star-alliance-exit-mileage-accrual-and-aw)

## Flying Blue adds 10,000 miles on US–CDG/AMS economy to Aug 31

Aug 26 · 2 sources · Air France-KLM, Air France, KLM, Oneworld, Star Alliance, Flying Blue, Greece, UK, US, promotion

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.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-france-klm-flying-blue-10-000-bonus-miles-from-the-us-to-any-air-france-klm)

## HSBC shuts Australia Star Alliance card on 18 November 2026

Aug 15 · 1 source · Star Alliance, HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card, Star Alliance Rewards, HSBC, Australia, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, program change

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.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hsbc-star-alliance-credit-card-closes-on-november-18-2026)

## Korean Air and Asiana approve merger for December 17, 2026

Aug 12 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Mileage Plan, Star Alliance, US, airline, loyalty program, merger & acquisition, industry news

Frequent flyer program integration remains unresolved even as the combined airline is set to launch on December 17, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/korean-air-and-asiana-shareholders-approve-merger-completion-set-for-december-17)

## Capital One Miles to Avianca Lifemiles Transfer Bonus: 15% Through August 31

Aug 1 · 1 source · Avianca, Star Alliance, Avianca Lifemiles, Capital One Miles, Capital One, United States, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/capital-one-miles-to-avianca-lifemiles-transfer-bonus-15-through-august-31)

## Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Submit Binding Bids for TAP Portugal Stake

Jul 31 · 1 source · Air France-KLM, British Airways, IAG, ITA, Iberia, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, TAP Portugal, SkyTeam, Star Alliance

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-france-klm-and-lufthansa-submit-binding-bids-for-tap-portugal-stake)

## EVA Air Buy Miles At Up To 40% Bonus Until August 5, 2026

Jul 24 · 1 source · EVA Air, Star Alliance, UNI Air, Infinity MileageLands, promotion, airline, loyalty program, award redemption, promo

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/eva-air-buy-miles-at-up-to-40-bonus-until-august-5-2026)

## KrisFlyer Now Requires 1,000 Miles in Your Account to Search Award Space

Jul 22 · 3 sources · Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, Aeroplan, KrisFlyer, Star Alliance, Canada, loyalty program, policy change, airline, award redemption

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/singapore-airlines-requires-minimum-1-000-krisflyer-miles-for-award-searches)

## Korean Air May Continue Asiana’s Frequent Flier Program Past Merger Amid Regulatory Delays

Jul 15 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Mileage Plan, Morning Calm, SkyTeam, Star Alliance, South Korea, US, loyalty program

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/korean-air-may-continue-asianas-frequent-flier-program-past-merger-amid-regulato)

## ASmallWorld Promotion: 300k Lufthansa Miles and Hilton Diamond Fast Track

Jul 3 · 1 source · American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Finnair, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Choice Hotels, Choice Privileges

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/asmallworld-promotion-300k-lufthansa-miles-and-hilton-diamond-fast-track)

## Asiana Airlines Announces Star Alliance Exit Effective December 16, 2026, Voids All Future Star Award Tickets

Jun 24 · 2 sources · ANA, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, United Airlines, ANA Mileage Club, Asiana Club, Miles & Benefits, SkyTeam, Star Alliance, United Mileage Plus

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/asiana-airlines-announces-star-alliance-exit-effective-december-16-2026-voids-al)

## Star Alliance Confirms Asiana’s Exit On December 16, 2026 (Miles Earning Ends On October 15)

Jun 23 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Star Alliance, Asiana Miles, Seoul, loyalty program, policy change, airline

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/star-alliance-confirms-asianas-exit-on-december-16-2026-miles-earning-ends-on-oc)

## Amex Membership Rewards Offers 15% Transfer Bonus to Avianca Lifemiles Through July 15

Jun 15 · 1 source · Avianca, Star Alliance, Amex Membership Rewards, Avianca Lifemiles, American Express, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card, award redemption

Amex is offering a 15% bonus when transferring Membership Rewards points to Avianca Lifemiles, valid from June 15 through July 15, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-membership-rewards-offers-15-transfer-bonus-to-avianca-lifemiles-through-ju)

## Star Alliance Excludes United Polaris Lounges From First Class Access

Jun 14 · 1 source · United Airlines, Star Alliance, Star Alliance Gold, policy change, airline, loyalty program, lounge, service policy change

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/star-alliance-excludes-united-polaris-lounges-from-first-class-access)

## Amex MR to Avianca Lifemiles Transfer Bonus: 15% Off Through July 15

Jun 13 · 1 source · Avianca, Star Alliance, American Express Membership Rewards, Avianca Lifemiles, American Express, United States, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-mr-to-avianca-lifemiles-transfer-bonus-15-off-through-july-15)

## Philippine Airlines to Join oneworld Alliance, Effective 2027

Jun 8 · 5 sources · Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, JAL, Japan Airlines

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/philippine-airlines-invited-to-join-oneworld-alliance)

## EVA Air Buy Miles At Up To 30% Discount Through June 10, 2026

May 22 · 1 source · EVA Air, Star Alliance, UNI Air, Infinity MileageLands, Canada, promotion, airline, loyalty program, elite status, promo

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/eva-air-buy-miles-at-up-to-30-discount-through-june-10-2026)

## Asiana Brand to Disappear December 17, 2026, Merged into Korean Air

May 14 · 3 sources · ANA, Air Canada, Asiana Airlines, Delta, Korean Air, Aeroplan, Asiana Club, Korean Air SkyPass, SkyTeam, Star Alliance

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/asiana-brand-to-disappear-merge-into-korean-air-on-december-17-2026)

## Lufthansa Exercises Option to Increase ITA Airways Stake to 90%

May 13 · 2 sources · Air Canada, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, Miles & More, Star Alliance, Canada, Europe, Italy, United States

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-acquires-90-stake-in-ita-airways)

## Star Alliance Opens New Lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Terminal 3

Apr 28 · 1 source · ANA, Air China, Asiana Airlines, EVA Air, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/star-alliance-opens-new-lounge-at-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport-termina)

## Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 Opens, Phased Airline Move Begins April 23

Apr 22 · 1 source · Air France, Air France-KLM, China Airlines, China Eastern, Delta, Korean Air, Lufthansa, MEA, Qatar Airways, Saudia

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/frankfurt-airport-terminal-3-opens-with-phased-airline-transition-starting-april)

## United Airlines Restricts Polaris Lounge Access for Many Star Alliance Partners

Apr 16 · 2 sources · ANA, Air India, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, EVA Air, EgyptAir, ITA Airways, LOT Polish Airlines

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-restricts-polaris-lounge-access-for-select-star-alliance-partners)

## Lufthansa Pilots and Flight Attendants Stage Overlapping Strikes, Grounding Airline for Five Days

Apr 15 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Star Alliance, Germany, airline, loyalty program, safety & operations, industry news

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-pilots-and-flight-attendants-stage-consecutive-strikes-grounding-airli)

## Air India Opens New Maharaja Lounge at SFO

Apr 6 · 1 source · Air India, China Airlines, United Airlines, Maharaja Lounge, Priority Pass, Star Alliance, SFO, San Francisco, United States, hotel

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-india-opens-new-maharaja-lounge-at-sfo)

## Chase Offers 20-30% Transfer Bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan Through April 30

Apr 1 · 1 source · Air Canada, Star Alliance, Air Canada Aeroplan, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Aeroplan Credit Card, Chase, Canada, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-ultimate-rewards-offers-20-30-transfer-bonus-to-air-canada-aeroplan-throug)

## ITA Airways Officially Joins Star Alliance as of April 1, 2026

Apr 1 · 1 source · ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Miles&More, Star Alliance, Volare, airline, loyalty program, merger & acquisition, industry news

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ita-airways-officially-joins-star-alliance-on-april-1-2026)

## ITA Airways Joins Star Alliance and Switches to Miles & More on April 1, 2026

Mar 31 · 1 source · ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, ITA Volare, Miles & More, Star Alliance, Italy, loyalty program, policy change, airline

ITA Airways officially joins Star Alliance and adopts Lufthansa's Miles & More program on April 1, 2026, ending its independent ITA Volare program

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ita-airways-joins-star-alliance-and-adopts-miles-more-loyalty-program)

## Citi ThankYou Points Transfer to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gets 30% Bonus

Mar 22 · 2 sources · ANA, Air New Zealand, Avianca, Delta, Star Alliance, Virgin Atlantic, Avianca Lifemiles, Citi ThankYou, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Citi Strata Elite

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/citi-thankyou-points-transfer-to-avianca-lifemiles-gets-25-bonus-through-april-1)

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