Networks

Airline Alliances

A structured reference for the major global airline alliances and selected member airlines. This page helps explain why some routes connect easily, why benefits transfer between airlines, and how network logic affects trip planning.

AllianceAirlineHome marketNotable hub airport(s)Planning note
Star AllianceUnited AirlinesUnited StatesChicago O’Hare, Newark, San FranciscoStrong North American and transatlantic reach.
Star AllianceLufthansaGermanyFrankfurt, MunichMajor European transfer network.
Star AllianceAir CanadaCanadaToronto, Montreal, VancouverUseful for Canada-U.S.-Europe flows.
Star AllianceSingapore AirlinesSingaporeSingapore ChangiHighly connected Asia-Pacific network.
Star AllianceANAJapanTokyo Haneda, Tokyo NaritaStrong Japan and Pacific connectivity.
oneworldAmerican AirlinesUnited StatesDallas/Fort Worth, Charlotte, MiamiLarge domestic base with alliance connectivity.
oneworldBritish AirwaysUnited KingdomLondon HeathrowKey long-haul network through London.
oneworldIberiaSpainMadridStrong Spain-Latin America links.
oneworldJapan AirlinesJapanTokyo Haneda, Tokyo NaritaImportant Japan long-haul partner.
oneworldQantasAustraliaSydney, MelbourneMajor Australia-focused network.
SkyTeamDelta Air LinesUnited StatesAtlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. PaulLarge domestic and transatlantic network.
SkyTeamAir FranceFranceParis Charles de GaulleMajor Europe-Africa and long-haul reach.
SkyTeamKLMNetherlandsAmsterdam SchipholWell-known European transfer option.
SkyTeamKorean AirSouth KoreaSeoul IncheonStrong Northeast Asia hub structure.
SkyTeamAeroméxicoMexicoMexico CityImportant regional and U.S.-Mexico coverage.
Why this page matters

Designed for quick comparison

Alliances matter because they shape connection options, through-checking, lounge access, and loyalty benefits. This table gives readers a faster way to understand network clusters than scanning multiple airline websites.

How to use this page

Use alliances to compare options

Use this page to spot airlines that are more likely to work together on a trip, provide smoother transfers, or let you combine segments across regions under one broader network.