Star Alliance

You’ve probably seen credit cards tied to airlines you’ve never flown—and maybe never plan to. At first glance, they don’t seem all that useful. Why earn miles with Aer Lingus, …

While planning part of our upcoming trip through Europe, I needed to book a short flight on Austrian Airlines. Since Austrian is part of the Star Alliance network, that meant …

Did I waste my Chase Ultimate Rewards on a recent airline redemption? On paper, it sure looked that way. I booked a short intra-Europe flight using 24,000 United miles for …

When it comes to booking international award flights, flexibility is your best friend. And no, we’re not just talking about being flexible with your destination or travel dates. Sometimes, you …

Understanding what airline alliances are—and which airlines belong to each—is a key that unlocks the door to the next level of miles and points earning and usage. The basics of …

If you’re diving into the world of points and miles, one of the first things you’ll hear about is airline alliances—oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam. Each includes a collection of …

When it comes to booking award flights to Asia, the airline alliance you choose can make a huge difference in price, availability, and overall experience. Star Alliance, the largest of …

For beginners, booking an international business class award ticket is a milestone. It may be their first time in a lie-flat seat, getting real food when on a plane, and …

Airport lounges in the United States were previously reserved for either business travelers with the highest levels of frequent flyer status or those flying on transoceanic business class tickets. Sure, …