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...
Star Alliance Lounge LAX Now Selling Paid Access
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...
Star Alliance Lounge LAX Has 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...
Star Alliance Looks East To Singapore
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,...
Star Alliance Embraces New Diplomatic Role
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...
Did Star Alliance Kowtow To United Airlines On New Lounge Access Restrictions? Why It Doesn’t Matter
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...
Star Alliance Buildup On East Coast With New Service From Austrian and Turkish Airlines
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...
Avianca Brasil Will Leave 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...
A Superb New Star Alliance Lounge In Honolulu Is Available To United Flyers
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...
The Death Of Star Alliance Diamond Status (And How It Could Be Reborn)
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...
Review: Star Alliance Lounge Rome (FCO)
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...
Review: United Club London Heathrow (My Favorite United Club)
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...
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge London (LHR)
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...
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge London (LHR)
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...
Pictures: New Star Alliance Lounge In Rome (FCO)
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...
United App Now Lets You Check Star Alliance Flight Status
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...
Review: United Polaris Lounge Newark (EWR)
What a difference a remodel makes! A former United Club that seemed to be crowded no matter what time of day is now home to a beautiful new lounge with seriously great food. I had the chance to visit...
Booking a 50K Lufthansa First Class Award with Asiana
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...
Review: United Polaris Lounge San Francisco (SFO)
The beautiful new United Polaris Lounge in San Francisco offers immense space and superb amenities that places it in contention for the best airline lounge in the United States. This 28K square foot lounge can accommodate 442 guests at...
Aeroplan Still Can’t Book LOT Polish Awards
While Aeroplan has solved its hold time issues, it remains uniquely unable to book a handful of Star Alliance partner airlines. Add LOT Polish to that list. Last December, Dominik from Traveling the World wrote about the issue. Sadly, three months have...
