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Category Archives: Star Alliance

Star Alliance

Star Alliance Loyalty Program Offers Great Arbitrage Potential

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 18, 2022November 17, 2022 9 Comments
Star Alliance Loyalty Program

I suppose I’m just dreaming, but dormant Star Alliance could really differentiate itself with its own loyalty program and a transferable currency that would build serious brand engagement and loyalty. While unlikely to ever happen, there is great potential...

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EtihadStar Alliance

Will Etihad Join Star Alliance?

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 17, 2022October 17, 2022 15 Comments
Etihad Star Alliance

We’ve heard rumors and rumblings for years that Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways will be joining Star Alliance. Will this finally be the week or are we just being teased once again? Etihad Hints It Will Join Star Alliance, But...

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Lounge ReviewsStar AllianceUnited Airlines

Review: United Polaris Lounge Newark (EWR)

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 10, 2022October 10, 2022 33 Comments

I have visited the United Airlines’ Newark Polaris Lounge this year a number of times and wish to update my review. Rather than delete my old review, I am publishing my new review above my old one. I will...

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Hot DealsStar Alliance

Hot Deal: Houston To Dubai In Business Class – $1674+ R/T

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 1, 2022March 1, 2022 2 Comments
Dubai Business Class Star Alliance

If you’re looking for a summer getaway from the humid heat to the scorching sandbox, there’s a great deal right now on flights from Houston to Dubai in business class, with options available on Star Alliance. Houston To Dubai...

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Los Angeles LAXStar Alliance

Star Alliance Lounge LAX Now Selling Paid Access

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 18, 2022February 18, 2022 11 Comments

Star Alliance is now selling access to its spacious lounge in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), providing a paid option for travelers who would not ordinarily have lounge access. Paid Access Now Available At Star Alliance Lounge LAX Last...

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Airport LoungesLos Angeles LAXStar Alliance

Star Alliance Lounge LAX Has Reopened!

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 23, 2021August 24, 2021 32 Comments
LAX Star Alliance Lounge Reopened

I am elated to report that the Star Alliance Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has now reopened and continues to offer exceptional comfort and tasty food and drink in a tranquil environment. Star Alliance Lounge LAX Now...

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Star Alliance

Star Alliance Looks East To Singapore

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 25, 2021March 25, 2021 11 Comments
Star Alliance Singapore Office

Star Alliance will open a new office in Singapore later this year, a pivot away from its Frankfurt base which has been a source of both progress and frustration for two decades. Star Alliance Looks Beyond Frankfurt Star Alliance,...

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Star Alliance

Star Alliance Embraces New Diplomatic Role

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 4, 2020November 4, 2020 1 Comment

Star Alliance CEO Jeffrey Goh finds himself in a changed world in which the sort of products and services his organization offers have become far less relevant during a period in which airlines are struggling for survival. While these...

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Star AllianceUnited Airlines

Did Star Alliance Kowtow To United Airlines On New Lounge Access Restrictions? Why It Doesn’t Matter

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 29, 2020January 29, 2020 16 Comments
Star Alliance Lounge Access Restrictions

Star Alliance is only as strong as its members. Nevertheless, stealth lounge access changes further sharpen the argument that alliances are losing relevance. I’m not sure what you think of when you think of Star Alliance (or oneworld or...

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Austrian AirlinesStar AllianceTurkish Airlines

Star Alliance Buildup On East Coast With New Service From Austrian and Turkish Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 13, 2019November 13, 2019 4 Comments

Star Alliance is beefing up its presence on the U.S. East Coast with two new routes, one to Boston and one to Newark. Austrian Adds Vienna to Boston Flight Austrian will add a new flight from Vienna (VIE) to...

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AviancaNewsStar Alliance

Avianca Brasil Will Leave Star Alliance

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 20, 2019August 20, 2019 4 Comments
Avianca Brasil Star Alliance

Troubled Avianca Brasil will leave Star Alliance on 01 September 2019. Avianca Brasil has experienced many setbacks over the last nine months. After filing for bankruptcy last December, it faced a prolonged aircraft repossession battle with creditors. Then in...

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Airport LoungesHawaiiStar Alliance

A Superb New Star Alliance Lounge In Honolulu Is Available To United Flyers

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 8, 2019July 8, 2019 5 Comments
ANA Star Alliance Lounge Honolulu

If you’re willing to make the walk, the new ANA Lounge in Honolulu is a great place to eat, drink, and relax before your next Star Alliance flight. The lounge is located about 15 minutes away from the ANA...

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Star Alliance

The Death Of Star Alliance Diamond Status (And How It Could Be Reborn)

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 3, 2019June 3, 2019 5 Comments
Star Alliance Diamond Status

Last year, Star Alliance CEO Jeffrey Goh hinted of at least one additional tier of Star Alliance status above gold status. One year later, those plans have been shelved. Speaking at the IATA Conference in Seoul, Goh noted a...

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Lounge ReviewsStar Alliance

Review: Star Alliance Lounge Rome (FCO)

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 23, 2019April 22, 2019 4 Comments
Star Alliance Lounge Rome Review

The Star Alliance lounge in Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is so lovely that I’d get to the airport early just for a few minutes in it. Located in the intra-Schengen Area (Zone D) of Terminal 3, this lounge offers a...

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Review: United Club London Heathrow (My Favorite United Club)

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 19, 2018 10 Comments
United Club London Heathrow Review

The United Club in London Heathrow is my favorite United Club in the network and a great place to work or eat prior to your flight. This lounge does get crowded in the morning, just like the nearby Air...

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London Heathrow LHRLounge ReviewsSingapore AirlinesStar Alliance

Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge London (LHR)

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 9, 2018July 9, 2018 4 Comments
Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge London Review

The late morning is a great time to to visit the Singapore Airlines SilverKris lounge in London Heathrow (LHR) T2. I nearly had it to myself. The lounge is open daily from 7:15a.m. to 10:00p.m. and I’m sure it...

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Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge London (LHR)

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 7, 2018 5 Comments

In theory, I love this lounge. It has all the elements of an airport lounge that I love. In practice, however, I found the lounge to be very overcrowded. It seems I visited at the wrong time of day… The...

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Airport LoungesItalyStar Alliance

Pictures: New Star Alliance Lounge In Rome (FCO)

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 6, 2018July 5, 2018 8 Comments
Star Alliance Lounge Rome Pictures

Star Alliance has opened a new lounge in Rome Fiumicino (FCO), creating a unified lounge for the 17 Star Alliance members that serve The Eternal City. Well, sort of unified. The lounge is located on the upper level of Boarding...

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United App Now Lets You Check Star Alliance Flight Status

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 20, 2018June 20, 2018 2 Comments

Already my favorite airline app, the United Airlines mobile app now allows you to check on the flight status of Star Alliance carriers beyond United and its codeshares. But the technology is still a work in progress. In terms...

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asianaAward BookingsStar Alliance

Booking a 50K Lufthansa First Class Award with Asiana

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 1, 2018 15 Comments
Asiana Club Star Alliance Redemption Guide

A first class Lufthansa award ticket between North America and Europe is only 50,000 Asiana Club miles, an excellent value. But be warned, booking is not a straightforward process. Asiana Club is a Starwood Preferred Guest transfer partner, meaning...

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