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  Star Alliance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Previous to Star Alliance, Northwest Airlines and KLM were operating together as the forerunners of the modern airline alliance system since 1993 - although there had been even earlier pairings and groupings of airlines for decades on a less formal level.
The creation of the Star Alliance was a milestone in airline history due to its size and sparked the formation of rivals, notably oneworld and SkyTeam.
Star Alliance Gold status is awarded to customers who have reached the higher premium level of a member airline's frequent flyer program.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Star_Alliance   (1590 words)

  
 About THAI
The formation of Star Alliance was the result of various changes in the world's economic situation, trends in the international commercial aviation industry as well as the increase in passanger demands for air travel.
Consolidation and alliances between airlines have become necessary in order to create advantages in route networks which one airline could not absorb singlehandedly due to the exorbitant expenses that would be incurred and resources that would be involved.
Alliances are formed in order to assist member airlines in their cost synergies which include an increase in bargaiining power in cases where there is joint purchasing of spare parts and services, joint reservation and sales offices and joint airport lounge facilities.
www.thaiair.com /About_Thai/Public_Information/Company_Profile/Star_Global_Network.htm   (950 words)

  
 Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance for PC Review - PC Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance Review
With X-Wing Alliance, Totally Games and LucasArts have at last delivered the game that many players had hoped X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter would be and in the process have created a suitably epic finale to their series of space sims based upon the first trilogy of Star Wars movies.
Star Wars: Empire at War is a real-time-strategy game set in the Star Wars universe and takes place a few years before the events of Episode IV.
Star Wars: Lethal Alliance is built exclusively for the PSP system and DS, immersing players in an adventure that takes place between Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Episode IV A New Hope.
www.gamespot.com /pc/sim/starwarsxwingalliance/review.html   (2216 words)

  
 Star Alliance: Flight Info: Air New Zealand - NZ Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Air New Zealand is proud to be a member of the Star Alliance network.
By travelling on Star Alliance airlines, you'll reach Airpoints status levels sooner and enjoy the greater privileges available.
If you are a qualifying member (for example Airpoints Gold or Gold Elite which equate to Star Gold status), or travelling in Business or First Class on any Star Alliance airline, you are welcome to use any Star Alliance airport lounge worldwide.
www.airnz.co.nz /timetablesandflightinfo/staralliance/default.htm   (260 words)

  
 Star Alliance Timetables
The Star Alliance Screen Saver has many features which can be accessed through the StarSaver Options dialogue box.
In all modes, the Star Alliance Screen Saver displays your computer time and the number of Star Alliance scheduled flights in the air.
Star Alliance Timetable support is available via e-mail at: help@startimetable.com.
st.flightlookup.com /StarDownload/ss.html   (216 words)

  
 Visa Southeast Asia | Star Alliance
In partnership with the JNTO (Japanese National Tourist Office), the Star Alliance sales network has developed a series of ground tour packages specifically for the European, USA and Korean markets that can now bring Visa cardholders to Japan.
Star Alliance was formed on 14 May 1997 making it the world's first airline alliance.
The 15 member's airlines of Star Alliance serve 772 airports in 133 countries, and carry almost 359 million passengers annually.
www.visa-asia.com /offers/staralliance.shtml   (566 words)

  
 Thai Airways International and Star Alliance Identify a Range of Projects and Issues for Future Cooperation
Star Alliance and Thai Airways International today announced they have jointly identified a wide range of customer benefit projects and issues which they intend cooperating on in the future, including at Bangkok’s new Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Star Alliance has now grown to15 members in seven years, with US Airways due to join later this year.
Star Alliance is a global integrated airline network of 15 members established on May 14, 1997.
www.asiatraveltips.com /travelnews04/162Alliance.shtml   (596 words)

  
 PURPOSE of Star Alliance
STAR ALLIANCE™ is a public service organization - nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian and open to all, founded in 1985 to bring folks together everywhere around higher ethics and potentially "universal" peace principles.
STAR ALLIANCE believes that over-identification with cultural, political and religious differences can create a dangerous gulf between identity groups during times of rapid integration, crisis and stress such as we are seeing globally today.
The STAR ALLIANCE approach does not involve religion per se, although we support the study of comparative religion as a "must" for well-rounded citizen education.
www.staralliance.org /b3_purpose.htm   (1245 words)

  
 Star Alliance, Rockwell Collins Sign Strategic Sourcing Agreement; Agreement Is First of Its Kind Between an Airline ...
The agreement, the first of its kind between an airline alliance and an aviation electronics supplier, represents a new way for suppliers to work with airlines, while presenting substantial cost savings opportunities for the Star Alliance member carriers.
Initially, Star Alliance and its member airlines will work together with Rockwell Collins to evaluate and define requirements for aviation electronics products and support services, and determine electronic needs and cockpit configurations for current and future aircraft.
Star Alliance was established in May 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to provide customers the benefits of global reach and a smooth travel experience.
www.rockwellcollins.com /news/prn_page2511.html   (596 words)

  
 Nacionalno Turistično Združenje - National Tourist Association [Adria Airways v združenju Star Alliance]
S pridružitvijo omenjenih prevoznikov bo Star Alliance, letalsko omrežje za svet™, v prihodnje izboljšal kakovost svojega omrežja, zlasti z leti v jugovzhodno Evropo in iz nje.
Star Alliance že ponuja več kakor 1750 letov tedensko na 21 destinacij v desetih državah, ki so se EU pridružile maja letos.
Združenje Star Alliance je bilo ustanovljeno leta 1997 kot prvo resnično svetovno letalsko združenje, ki strankam zagotavlja svetovne povezave in udobno potovanje.
www.ntz-nta.si /content.asp?id=4820   (673 words)

  
 Star Alliance
Star Alliance brings together Air Canada, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, bmi, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandanavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Spanair, TAP Portugal, Thai, United, US Airways and Varig.
Overall, the member carriers Star Alliance strengthened its position as the leading global airline alliance when the members at the time implemented its StarNet computer network using Eland's Runway (now known as SITA Integration Platform).
Star Alliance have major plans to extend Starnet in the future to include numerous advanced applications.
www.sita.aero /Solutions/Passenger_and_Travel_Solutions/Case_Studies_and_Tech_News/Case_studies/Star_Alliance   (587 words)

  
 Star Alliance
On March 26, 2000, Austrian, Lauda Air and Austrian arrows have joined the Star Alliance network, the largest airline alliance in the world, to offer you even better flight connections and more comfortable travel.
Newest members of the Star Alliance are SWISS and South African Airways (since april 2006).
To present you the large Star Alliance network, every year another country is in the centre of special actions and promotions.
www.austrianairlines.co.at /eng/Partners/star   (225 words)

  
 Star Alliance(TM) Welcomes Asiana, Lot And Spanair to Its Roster of World Class Airlines
Today's decision by the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board is an important milestone for Spanair that has been enthusiastically awaited by our customers, employees and shareholders as we complete the remaining steps to fulfill our role as Star Alliance's member in Southern Europe," Pascual said.
Star Alliance was established in May, 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance.
As a member of Star Alliance, the world's foremost airline alliance, ANA passengers enjoy access to a network of over 790 airport destinations in 138 countries, and reciprocal benefits such as mileage accrual and redemption, and lounge access.
www.japancorp.net /Article.Asp?Art_ID=2970   (788 words)

  
 Forbes.com: Polish airline LOT joins Star Alliance network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Membership of Star Alliance, which is led by Germany's Lufthansa and United Airlines (nyse: UAL - news - people), boosts prospects for mid-sized LOT to find a strategic investor after its previous partner Swissair collapsed in 2001.
The Star Alliance membership will help LOT to meet the challenge from cheap air carriers, such as Ryanair , which are expected to launch operations in Poland once the country joins the EU next May, say analysts.
Star Alliance is the biggest airline partnership with a 26 percent market share.
www.forbes.com /home_europe/newswire/2003/10/26/rtr1123107.html   (639 words)

  
 Colon Cancer Alliance: Blue Star Jewelry
The blue star symbol represents the eternal memory of those people whose lives have been lost to colorectal cancer (CRC) and the shining hope for a future free of this disease.
The blue star collection, designed by Elise Rosenstock of ElyseRyan, will serve as a reminder of the importance of screening and signify that people who have been touched by the disease are not alone.
One Sunday afternoon, she took a picture of the blue star, the national symbol for colorectal cancer, to Elise at her daughter's soccer tournament and asked her if she could design an enhancer to resemble this symbol.
www.ccalliance.org /events/jewelry.htm   (500 words)

  
 Interstellar Alliance White Star
The White Star class of ships were build by the Minbari to serve as the front line ships for the Army of Light.
A Single White Star has more firepower that an Earth Alliance Destroyer and in Phase World terms is more powerful than any single ship smaller than a Protector class battleship not including other ships missile launchers.
The hull of the White Star is made up of a special Vorlon organic material and can both repair itself and can adapt to attacks to reduce damage.
kitsune.addr.com /SF-Conversions/Rifts-B5-Ships/Alliance_WhiteStar.htm   (2079 words)

  
 United.com United Kingdom - Star Alliance brings you new members and more routes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Blue1, member since 2004, is the first regional member of Star Alliance, operating as a regional feeder from points in Finland to SAS hubs in Stockholm and Copenhagen.
These additions will increase the number of Star Alliance members to 18 while also increasing the number of daily flights to 15,000 to 833 destinations in 152 countries around the world.
Star Alliance® has extended invitations to two regional airlines—Adria Airways and Croatia Airlines.
www.unitedairlines.co.uk /qenglish/mileage/air/starstory.html   (524 words)

  
 Star-Herald - Alliance sweeps Bridgeport
ALLIANCE - The Christmas break did little to slow down the Alliance boys and girls basketball teams Thursday at the Alliance Holiday Tournaments.
For the Alliance boys, Thursday's win was a memorable one as their 64-40 win snapped Bridgeport's regular-season winning streak that dated back to the 2002-2003 season.
On the girls side, Alliance raced to a 29-19 lead at the half and withstood an inspired Bridgeport effort in the second half to escape with a 49-46 win.
www.starherald.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=15840790&BRD=484&PAG=461&dept_id=553363&rfi=6'   (857 words)

  
 United.com Brasil - O Star Alliance traz para você novos membros e mais rotas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
A empresa passará a ser membro oficial di Star Alliance em 2005.
Star Alliance dá as boas vindas a dois novos parceiros na Europa
O Star Alliance estendeu o convite a duas linhas aéreas regionais ― Adria Airways e Croatia Airlines.
www.united.com.br /portugues/mileage/air/starstory.html   (680 words)

  
 Erie Airport: Erie Traveler News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
With US Airways as part of Star Alliance, its frequent fliers will now be able to accrue and redeem miles on any of the 15 member airlines and will be eligible to achieve Star Alliance Silver or Star Alliance Gold status.
Star Alliance Gold status customers additionally enjoy access to each of the member airline lounges, dedicated check-in, priority baggage service, additional baggage allowances, and priority boarding.
As a member of Star Alliance, US Airways also will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of cost saving initiatives, such as fuel purchasing and media procurement, with other member carriers.
www.goerie.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/99999999/ERIEAIR_NEWS/40426007   (554 words)

  
 Star Alliance Rewards: Flight Rewards: Spending Airpoints Dollars: Airpoints: Air New Zealand - UK Site
Choose from 772 destinations in 133 countries served by Star Alliance airlines, and build an itinerary from any combination of sectors in any direction.
To find out more about our Star Alliance airline partners and where they can take you, click here.
All reward travel bookings on Star Alliance carriers must be made through your nearest Airpoints Service Centre.
www.airnewzealand.co.uk /airpoints/spending_airpoints_dollars/flight_rewards/star_alliance_rewards.htm   (203 words)

  
 US Airways | Star Alliance
You can earn and redeem miles on any Star Alliance airline to 842 destinations in 152 countries worldwide, and miles earned on member airlines count toward Preferred status.
Star Alliance Gold and Silver status provides unique recognition and rewards whenever you travel on a Star Alliance member airline.
Star Alliance Gold lounge access not available when traveling domestically in North America, or from North America to the Caribbean.
www.usairways.com /awa/content/dividendmiles/staralliance/default.aspx   (415 words)

  
 Informacje   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Zgodnie z zawart± umow± Star Alliance uzyska solidn±, ekonomiczn± i bezpieczn± podstawê do zacie¶niania wspó³pracy w ramach grupy, co pozwoli na prezentowanie klientom prawdziwego, jednolitego wizerunku ca³ego sojuszu.
Star Alliance to pierwszy naprawdê globalny sojusz linii lotniczych.
Opracowanie dla Star Alliance kompleksowej infrastruktury zarz±dzania to¿samo¶ci± wymaga³o dog³êbnego zapoznania siê z problemami biznesowymi i technicznymi, wystêpuj±cymi w bran¿y lotniczej.
www.novell.pl /news/2003/staralliance.html   (754 words)

  
 Star Alliance celebrates fifth anniversary - Latest Travel News - ASIA Travel Tips.com
The Star Alliance's principal attribute is its focus on customer requirements.
Among them is the Star Alliance lounge in Zurich, which the industry rates among the ten best in the world.
A passenger can have a flight reservation with one alliance member altered at another, even if their booking systems are based on different DP formats.
www.asiatraveltips.com /travelnews2002/14May2002StarAlliance.shtml   (675 words)

  
 Press Release
The project is also testimony to the more intensive co-operation within Star Alliance, proving that we are not solely a sales and marketing alliance, but more importantly an alliance for the customer which makes seamless travel a reality", he added.
Implementation requirements and plans are being developed to extend the reach of this industry leading concept to other Star Alliance members in the near future.
Star Alliance has been voted Best Airline Alliance by Skytrax in 2003 and 2005.
www.ana.co.jp /eng/aboutana/press/2005/050909.html   (812 words)

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