Airline alliance Facts for Kids

An airline alliance is when two or more airlines decide to work together. Think of it like different sports teams joining forces to make a super team! These alliances make it easier for passengers to travel all over the world. They help reduce the number of stops or connections you need to make on a long trip. The three biggest airline alliances are Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and Oneworld.

The largest alliance is Star Alliance. It has 28 member airlines, including well-known ones like United, Lufthansa, and Air Canada. The second biggest is SkyTeam, with 19 members such as Delta, KLM, and Air France. The third largest alliance is Oneworld, which has 13 members. Some of its members are American Airlines, British Airways, and Qantas.

Major Airline Alliances
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Major Airline Alliances

Airline alliances help airlines share resources and offer more routes to travelers. Here's a quick look at the three main alliances:

Star Alliance

Founded: 1997
Members: 28 airlines
Reach: Connects passengers to over 1,300 destinations in 194 countries.
Examples of Members: Air Canada, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines.

SkyTeam

Founded: 2000
Members: 19 airlines
Reach: Serves over 1,000 destinations in 187 countries.
Examples of Members: Delta, Air France, KLM, Korean Air.

Oneworld

Founded: 1999
Members: 13 airlines
Reach: Flies to about 850 destinations in 155 countries.
Examples of Members: American Airlines, British Airways, Japan Airlines, Qantas.