Star Alliance is the world's largest global airline alliance, and as of 2026, it includes 26 member airlines (with the addition of ITA Airways expected during this year). Major global carriers in the alliance include United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, and All Nippon Airways (ANA). Other notable members are Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, South African Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, Thai Airways, and Turkish Airlines. The alliance also features intermodal partners like the German rail operator Deutsche Bahn. Membership allows for seamless codesharing, shared airport lounges, and reciprocal frequent flyer benefits across a network that covers nearly every corner of the globe. Many members also have regional affiliates, such as United Express or Air Canada Rouge, which are also part of the alliance ecosystem.