Benefit When Flying with Star Alliance Members Partners
Benefit When Flying with Star Alliance Members Partners
Star Alliance Program
About Star Alliance
Star Alliance network was the first global airline network and continues to be the leader. Founded in 1997, it has the most member airlines; it currently includes 25 airline members and 1 connecting partner. Together, they provide nearly 18,800 daily flights to more than 1,317 destinations in 193 countries worldwide. Star Alliance counts some of the most competitive and respected airlines in the world among its members. Star Alliance is truly a global airline alliance that offers passengers tremendous benefits and services, convenient connections worldwide and smooth, pleasant travel experiences.
When flying with Star Alliance member airlines, Infinity MileageLands Diamond and Gold members are recognized as Star Alliance Gold status and Silver members are recognized as Star Alliance Silver status when they travel on our alliance partners’ flights. Infinity MileageLands members can enjoy all of the privileges and courtesies offered at the respective Star Alliance Gold or Silver status levels.
When flying with Star Alliance connecting partners, Infinity MileageLands Diamond and Gold members are recognized as Star Alliance Gold status. Related benefits can be applied when members have connecting flights between a Star Alliance member airline and a Star Alliance connecting partner.
Star Alliance Member Airlines
- EVA Air (BR)
- Aegean Airlines (A3)
- Air Canada (AC)
- Air India (AI)
- Air China (CA)
- Air New Zealand (NZ)
- All Nippon Airways (NH)
- Asiana Airlines (OZ)
- Austrian Airlines (OS)
- Avianca (AV)
- Brussels Airlines (SN)
- Copa Airlines (CM)
- Croatia Airlines (OU)
- Egypt Air (MS)
- Ethiopian Airlines (ET)
- LOT Polish Airlines (LO)
- Lufthansa (LH)
- Shenzhen Airlines (ZH)
- Singapore Airlines (SQ)
- South African Airways (SA)
- Swiss International Airlines (LX)
- Thai Airways (TG)
- TAP Air Portugal (TP)
- United Airlines (UA)
- Turkish Airlines (TK)
Star Alliance Connecting Partner
Benefits when flying with Star Alliance member airlines
Scandinavian Airlines exits the Star Alliance as of September 1, 2024, and the associated benefits for flying with Scandinavian Airlines discontinue on that date.All times referred to above are Central European Summer Time.
| Benefits when flying with Star Alliance member airlines | Silver Card (Star Alliance Silver Card) | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card) | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits when flying with Star Alliance member airlinesPriority Reservation Waiting-listing (note 1) | Silver Card (Star Alliance Silver Card)YES | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
| Benefits when flying with Star Alliance member airlinesPriority Airport Standby (note 1) | Silver Card (Star Alliance Silver Card)YES | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
| Benefits when flying with Star Alliance member airlinesPriority Airport Check-In | Silver Card (Star Alliance Silver Card)N/A | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
| Benefits when flying with Star Alliance member airlinesExtra Baggage Allowance (note 2) | Silver Card (Star Alliance Silver Card)N/A | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
| Benefits when flying with Star Alliance member airlinesStar Alliance Gold Track (Priority Security& Immigration) (note 3) | Silver Card (Star Alliance Silver Card)N/A | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
| Benefits when flying with Star Alliance member airlinesAirport Lounge Access (note 4) | Silver Card (Star Alliance Silver Card)N/A | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
| Benefits when flying with Star Alliance member airlinesPriority Boarding (note 5) | Silver Card (Star Alliance Silver Card)N/A | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
| Benefits when flying with Star Alliance member airlinesPriority Baggage Handling | Silver Card (Star Alliance Silver Card)N/A | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
Note
- Not permitted for Star Alliance Award tickets.
- You may check-in an additional 20kg (44lbs) or one extra piece of baggage when you travel with a Star Alliance member Airline. Please contact your Star Alliance airline for further details.
- Star Alliance Gold Track is currently available at selected airports. It allows Star Alliance Gold card members or First/Business Class customers to proceed more smoothly through security and immigration. To see where Star Alliance Gold Track is available, please refer to the Star Alliance website: Star Alliance Website.
- Airport Lounge Access
- When traveling on a Star Alliance member operated flight, eligible Star Alliance Gold card members may access designated Star Alliance member lounges, or access other Star Alliance member carriers’ lounges. Infinity MileageLands Diamond and Gold members may access EVA Air lounges at TPE, KHH and BKK.
- Star Alliance Gold card members can take one companion into the lounge who is traveling with the Star Alliance carrier on the same day. Please contact your Star Alliance airline for further details. (*Effective from May. 3, 2021, it is revised that Star Alliance Gold card members can take one companion into the lounge only when the companion is traveling on the same flight of the Star Alliance carrier on the same day.)
- Available at airports where the carrier offers priority boarding.
To enjoy travel privileges, please make a reservation in your name as it appears on the membership card, and present your valid membership card at the airport. Please refer to the Star Alliance Website for details.
Benefits when flying with Connecting Partner
Star Alliance gold card members can enjoy star gold card benefits when traveling with a connecting flights between a Star Alliance member airline and a connecting partner (or vice versa) that meet the conditions mentioned below
- Both flights must be issued on the same ticket
- The connecting time between the two flights must be 2–24 hours
For example: A Star Alliance gold card member issued a ticket with flight BR712/01JAN2019/10:00~12:05/TPE-SHA connecting flight HO1201/01JAN2019/14:55~17:35/SHA-SZX. Because the connecting flight departure time for HO1201 is within 2–24 hours after the arrival time of BR712, this member can enjoy Star Gold benefits.
| Benefits when Flying with a Star Alliance Connecting Partner | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card) | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card) |
|---|---|---|
| Benefits when Flying with a Star Alliance Connecting PartnerPriority Airport Standby (note 1) | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
| Benefits when Flying with a Star Alliance Connecting PartnerPriority Airport Check-in | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
| Benefits when Flying with a Star Alliance Connecting PartnerExtra Baggage Allowance (note 2) | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
| Benefits when Flying with a Star Alliance Connecting PartnerAirport Lounge Access (note 3) | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
| Benefits when Flying with a Star Alliance Connecting PartnerPriority Boarding (note 4) | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
| Benefits when Flying with a Star Alliance Connecting PartnerPriority Baggage Handling | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
Note
- Not permitted for Star Alliance Award tickets.
- You may check-in an additional 20kg (44lbs) or one extra piece of baggage when you travel with a Star Alliance connecting partner. Please contact your Star Alliance connecting partner for further details.
- Airport Lounge Access: Star Alliance Gold card members can be accompanied into the lounge by one companion who is traveling on the same flight. Please contact your Star Alliance connecting partner for further details.
- Available at airports where the connecting partner offers priority boarding.
To enjoy travel privileges, please make a reservation in your name as it appears on the membership card, and present your valid membership card at the airport. Please refer to the Star Alliance Website for details.