Is Saudi Arabian Airlines part of Star Alliance?

Flag carrier Saudi Arabian Airlines formally joined the SkyTeam alliance on 29-May-2012, becoming the alliance's 16th global member and first member from the Middle East. The carrier also used the occasion to re-brand, adopting its old name of Saudia.



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Members of the Star Alliance include: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eva Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, ...

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You can redeem your miles for an award ticket of any member airline — subject to availability — irrespective of the frequent flyer programme with which you earned them.

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Yes. Regardless of which participating Star Alliance member airline you select as your Status Airline, you can convert Star Alliance Points into miles/points of any participating frequent flyer program2, provided, that you are a member of that program. To do this, you must be registered with Star Alliance Rewards.

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Qatar Airways is a proud member of oneworld, an alliance of 14 of the world's leading airlines, committed to providing the highest level of service and convenience.

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If you are a United MileagePlus Star Alliance Gold customer, you may only access the United Clubs within the U.S. when departing from that airport on an international Star Alliance flight, not when departing on a domestic flight with United.

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Emirates has collaborated with other airlines, but is not a member of any of the three global airline alliances – Oneworld, SkyTeam, or Star Alliance. In 2000, the airline briefly considered joining Star Alliance, but opted to remain independent.

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As a member of the Oneworld Alliance (a founding member, in fact), Cathay partners with more than a dozen other airlines. Additionally, Cathay partners with several airlines outside of its own alliance, many of which are members of Star Alliance. These include: Air Canada.

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Air Canada, United and Avianca offer the most flexibility for earning and redeeming miles within the Star Alliance.

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On 12 March 2023, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, formally announced the establishment of Riyadh Air, the country's newest national airline.

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The current list of non-alliance partners includes:
  • Jet Airways.
  • Aegean Airlines - another leftover Star Alliance partner.
  • Air China - yet another leftover Star Alliance partner.
  • Hawaiian Airlines - (inter-island and South Pacific flights only).
  • South African Airways - another leftover Star Alliance partner.


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You can get into Star Alliance lounges by flying in a premium cabin or holding Star Alliance Gold status. Some lounges also offer access via Priority Pass or day passes. However you access a Star Alliance lounge, it's a great place to enjoy some peace and quiet before a flight.

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