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World's leading airline alliance. Member airlines share network, airport lounges, frequent flyer programs and host of other services including check-in counters and baggage claim and giving the traveler seamless access to unprecedented global network of destinations. Star Alliance was first such association when it was founded in 1997 by 5 original carriers. First Star Alliance flight was operated in September 1997 when Air Canada and SAS introduced code shared flights. By 2012, its membership grew to 27 airlines that carried over 680 million passengers serving 1356 airports in 193 countries. To administer the alliance, Star Alliances Services GmbH was created and headquartered in Frankfurt with staff of over 40.

founded - demised (age)

May 14 1997 - present  (28years)

headquarters

, Frankfurt

web

www.staralliance.com

base airports

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