Which alliance includes Ural Airlines. Lufthansa Airlines and Star Alliance members (Star Alliance)

BAKU /Trend/ - Airline Turkish Airlines flying to the largest number countries of the world, in partnership with the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), held the Turkish Airlines Corporate Club conference in Istanbul.

This conference is an annual international event where key industry players discuss the future of business tourism. This year, the conference was attended by over 900 participants from 71 countries that are part of the global route network Turkish Airlines. The program included presentations by leading industry experts, including the main speaker - Mike Walsh, CEO Tomorrow and author of the bestselling book Futuretainment.

"Building the Future" is the theme of the 2018 conference, which features Turkish Airlines Chairman and Executive Committee M. İlker Aycı and moderator Aaron Heslehurst of the BBC. This year's theme is important on three levels at once - for Turkey as a country, for Turkish Airlines as a national air carrier and for the tourism industry as a whole. Turkey has undergone huge changes in the development of its economy and infrastructure over last years. An example of this would be new airport Istanbul is an innovative facility that will open on October 29, 2018 and will become the largest airport in the world by 2023. The long-awaited opening of the new airport will allow Istanbul to become the "Hub of the World" with a passenger flow of 200 million people per year when completed. The growth of Turkish Airlines has boosted demand for this world-class facility and will help the national carrier reach its goals of 120 million passengers annually and a fleet of 500 aircraft by 2023.

M. İlker Aycı, Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines, said: “Given the economic success of our airline in Lately, 2018 is an important year for the future of Turkish Airlines due to the opening of the new Istanbul Airport in October. " New house“Turkish Airlines will increase its capacity and expand its route network and will offer business travelers a well-established and innovative service and a great lounge, which will further improve the travel experience.”

The Turkish Airlines Corporate Club program offers many perks as part of a revamped loyalty program that provides business travelers with many time-saving opportunities to make business trips easy and enjoyable. Because time is of the essence, Business Class guests enjoy on-board benefits, flexible ticketing options and unrivaled lounge conditions. Business class passengers have access to free wifi, sleeping accommodations, the best in-flight entertainment technology.

Learn more about the exclusive Turkish Airlines Corporate Club program at the following link; https://corporateclub.turkishairlines.com/en-gb/index.html

Founded in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Turkish Airlines is now a member of the international Star Alliance and a four-star airline with a fleet of 325 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 304 destinations around the world. world, including 255 international and 49 domestic. More detailed information about Turkish Airlines is presented on its official website www.turkishairlines.com, as well as on its pages in social networks

Lufthansa Airlines (Lufthansa) is the flag carrier of Germany and one of the largest airlines in the world. It was founded in 1926 when the company was called Deustche Luft Hansa. However, she was banned from working after Germany's defeat in World War II.

A new company with the name Lufthansa was founded in 1953, and after approximately two years of operation, received a license to organize domestic air transportation.
The heyday of the company came in 1960 with the acquisition of high-speed liners Boeing 707s and 720s.
In subsequent years, the air transportation network was expanded to Africa and South-East Asia. Have an opportunity air connection cities such as Johannesburg, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

With a fleet of more than 270 aircraft, Lufthansa now flies to dozens of cities around the world every day. Serving more than two hundred destinations, air fleet The airline is considered one of the largest in the world.
Lufthansa is also a founding member of the largest airline alliance, Star Alliance. It is the world's oldest and largest aviation alliance, founded in 1997.

Star Alliance (Star Alliance)

In 1997 Lufthansa, Thai Airways Thai Airways International, Air Canada, combined United Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines Scandinavian Airlines formed Star Alliance (Star Alliance). Its appearance was an important event in the history of civil aviation.

The symbol of Star Alliance - a five-pointed star - is dedicated to its five founding members. And it has remained unchanged to this day.
Since its founding, the Alliance has expanded at an accelerating rate, with 26 carriers in 2014, including leading international airlines((TAP Portugal), Adria Airways (Adria Airways), Aegean Airlines (Aegean Airlines), Air Canada (Air Canada), Air China (Air China), Air India (Air India), Air New Zealand (Air New Zealand), All Nippon Airways (All Nippon Airways), Asiana Airlines (Asiana Airlines), Austrian Airlines ( Austrian Airlines), Blue1 (Blue Van), Brussels Airlines (Brussels Airlines), Croatia Airlines (Croatia Airlines), Egyptair (Egyptair), Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian Airlines), Eva Air (Eva Air), LOT Polish Airlines (LOT Polish Airlines), Lufthansa (Lufthansa), SAS - Scandinavian Airlines (SAS - Scandinavian Airlines), Singapore Airlines (Singapore Airlines), South African Airways (South African Airways), Spanair (Spanair), SWISS International Air Lines (Swiss International Airlines), Thai Airways ( Thai Airways), Turkish Airlines (Turkish Airlines), United Airlines (United Airlines)).

Today, its air carriers operate more than 18,500 daily flights, and passengers who book tickets with any of the members of this organization can fly to more than 1320 cities. the globe. At the same time, they can even choose routes that are not served by Lufthansa. Tickets for such flights can be ordered from other carriers. For example, if the German main carrier does not have the right direction, then it is possible to get there with Air India, which joined the union in 2014.

Lufthansa website (Lufthansa) in Russian - LINK

Advantages of Lufthansa Airlines (Lufthansa) and Star Alliance (Star Alliance)

Except air traffic, covering a vast area, travelers who book tickets with members of the Alliance receive many other benefits. For example, they can use the same check-in desks when transferring. This saves a lot of time, because they do not have to wander around the airport in search of them. Many Star Alliance affiliates support the possibility of bundling services, which increase the number of airports where pilots can land. Carriers also have the possibility of baggage transit, the risk of baggage being lost is minimized, it is automatically transferred from one aircraft to another and delivered to its destination.

However, the most significant advantage for passengers is participation in special bonus programs, in which travelers can accumulate points-miles, and then spend them on buying air tickets, receiving a discount or even a free flight!

For more and more up-to-date information, see the Russian-language version of the Lufthansa website (Lufthansa) here.

This organization is known for being the second largest alliance after Star Alliance today. Since its formation on June 22, 2000, it has gradually increased in size. Fans of air travel will certainly be interested in who is part of the Skyteam Alliance. It's about this will be discussed in this article.

To date, the SkyTeam Alliance has 20 representatives from four continents.

As of 2017, there are 20 representatives. These include companies belonging to the following countries:

• Russia;
• Argentina;
• Mexico;
• Spain;
• France;
• Taiwan;
• People's Republic of China;
• Czech Republic;
• USA;
• Indonesia;
• Kenya;
• Netherlands;
• Korea;
• Lebanon;
• Saudi Arabia;
• Romania;
• Vietnam.

Skyteam alliance airlines

Aeroflot

The first and only candidate for this organization from Russia is Aeroflot. By this time, he is also the largest representative in his homeland. The organization is one of the oldest in the world among its kind. It handles international as well as domestic flights from Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport. Having begun its work in the last century, it was initially completely under the leadership of the government. Now the government Russian Federation has a slight advantage in the share of the controlling stake, namely, 51% of the total. Aeroflot partners Skyteam took him to their team in 2006, where he is to this day.

Aerolineas Argentina

This carrier company is not only the largest in Argentina, but also on the entire South American continent. Its main building is located in Buenos Aires. Purchased in 2001 Spanish company Group Mersans. In 2008, changes took place, thanks to which Aerolineas Argentina completely came under the control of the country's government. This happened as a result of the coming to power of parliament under the leadership of Christina Kirchner, who believed that this enterprise should belong to the people. To date, the situation has not changed much: 99.4 percent of the shares are still at the disposal of the state. Argentina joined in 2012.

Aeromexico

This enterprise belongs to the origins of the alliance, as it is one of its first members. The main station of the organization is the International Airport of Mexico City in Mexico. It flies to almost all parts of the world. In addition, only the above-mentioned company operates flights to Asian countries. Nobody else in Latin America does not. Among the many local representatives of this type, Aeromexico has the highest passenger traffic in Mexico in terms of the number of flights within Mexico and the second place in international flights. She became a member of Skyteam at the very beginning of its existence - June 22, 2000.

Air Europe

Among the Spanish air carriers, it ranks third in terms of the number of passengers. This company mainly has a narrow range of routes, which consist of flights to the countries of the northern and western parts of Europe, as well as tourist flights to the Canary Islands and Balearic Islands. Major airport- on Palma de Mallorca, which is located in the city of Llucmajor. Air Europa was founded in 1986 and initially operated under British supervision. She was the first privatized company in Spain, which began to carry out permanent flights within the country. Its integration with Skyteam did not happen immediately: this process began in 2005, however, due to the postponement of negotiations regulating the integration process, their final stage ended only after 2 years.

Air France

Another of the representatives of the "pioneers" of the alliance is this French enterprise, which, before obtaining the status of a subsidiary, was the main one among national companies, and provided jobs for about 72 thousand people (information is indicated for the period of 2005). Among the samples of flight equipment, mainline and regional aircraft are used. Air France has partnerships with leading carriers in Italy and Russia. The main point is located at the airport named after Charles de Gaulle, its history dates back to the distant 1933. It was this year, on October 7, that the company began its work. To date, the number of flight names exceeds 180 units.

Alitalia

Alitalia is also part of the Skyteam alliance airline. This Italian giant not only ranks first in terms of passenger traffic within the state, it is also the fifth among European countries in terms of this indicator. It is based in Rome, at Fiumicino Airport. It was founded in 1946 and was originally known as Aerolinee Italiane Internazionali. In 2003, a significant event took place for him, namely, the merger with another Italian company Air One. This made it possible not only to increase the number of flights and passengers, but also to replenish the fleet with new pieces of equipment. Other members of the Skyteam alliance accepted Aliatalia into their ranks in 2001.

China Airlines

Now this airline is the largest among the representatives of Taiwan, its main building is located at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, which is located in the town of Dayuan. This carrier provides flights to various countries and cities in Europe, North America, Oceania and Asia. China Airlines was founded in 1959. At the time of opening, it had a rather modest size: the staff consisted of only 26 people, and the park aircraft consisted of 3 units. The formation of the company as a full representative of Skyteam lasted for four years: negotiations began in 2007, and the final decision was received only in 2011.

This enterprise is one of the largest in China. Its base is in Shanghai. The company handles both international flights and domestic flights. Eastern China Airlines began operations on June 25, 1988. After nine years of work, it took first place among local air carriers. In addition, its shares began to appear on the international market. Most of them belong to the state. On June 21, 2011, the company became part of the alliance.

She is the second Chinese representative in Skytime since November 15, 2007. The main type of activity is flights both within the country and far beyond its borders. Its aircraft fleet is the largest in Asia, which also allows it to have the highest passenger traffic in this part of the world. The carrier began operating in 1988 and today has 521 Airbuses that transport the company's customers to 190 destinations around the world.

main building Czech Airlines is Prague Airport. Vaclav Havel. The field of activity is concentrated mainly in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. In addition to regular passenger flights, charter and cargo flights are also served here. The company began its work in November 1923 and at that time worked exclusively within the state. This organization became a member of the union at the end of March 2001.

An American airline based in Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of the four organizations that stood at the origins of the alliance, becoming part of it on June 22, 2000. The history of Delta Air Lines dates back to 1924. At that time, everyone knew her under the name Huff Daland Dusters, then she was engaged in providing the country's military aviation, however, having moved in 1928, the concept of work changed, and the first passenger flight. Thus, having gone through many hardships and restructurings, the Delta has reached our days in the form in which we see it now.

This representative of Indonesia began its existence in early August 1947. It got its name from the mythical bird. The headquarters of the organization is located in the capital of the country, at the airport Soekarno-Hatta. Today it enjoys an excellent reputation and is included in the top 7 world airlines due to its high level of service and comfort. Members of the Sky team alliance accepted Garuda into their ranks on March 5, 2004.

This Kenyan representative is located in the city of Nairobi. It is engaged in the transportation of people to the countries of Europe, Africa, as well as to most of Asia. Main airport - international Airport Jomo Kenyatta. This enterprise began functioning in February 1977, after the dissolution of the East African Community.

KLM

This Dutch company is the oldest company in the world, whose name has been preserved since its foundation in 1919. After 2004, it lost its national status, while passing under the control of Air France. The main building is located in Amsterdam, near Schiphol Airport. KLM provides regular flights to more than 360 settlements 75 states around the globe.

A South Korean organization that is a member of the founding four of the alliance. Today it is one of the twenty best world air carriers. Korean Air has been flying since 1962.

A Lebanese enterprise located at Beirut National Airport. The company provides flights to Asia, Africa and Europe. She received membership in the alliance at the end of June 2012.

Main carrier Saudi Arabia, based in the city of Jeddah, provides flights to more than 20 destinations. He began his work in 1945. The first car in the park was an airplane given to the king as a gift from Franklin Roosevelt. Skyteam Alliance included him at the end of May 2012.

Tarom

Founded in 1920, the Romanian organization is today the main transport company, providing flights to 79 destinations. He joined Skytim in June 2010.

Vietnamese national company, which began its work in 1956. It is located in Long Bien. Nowadays, it serves 46 different routes. The park has 74 units, while the state has placed an order for an additional 86 units. Vietnam Airlines became part of the union in early June 2010.

Another Chinese representative, who became the first private carrier in the state. It was founded on July 25, 1984. The company has at its disposal 143 aircraft that fly on 59 routes. Xiamen Airlines entered the Commonwealth on November 21, 2012.

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Star Alliance is the oldest existing, largest and most representative aviation alliance in the world. The headquarters of the association is located in Frankfurt (Germany).

The Alliance was formed on May 14, 1997 by five major airlines: Air Canada, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Thai Airways International and United Airlines. Currently, the association includes 27 airlines.

More than 21,100 scheduled flights to 1329 airports in 195 countries of the world are performed daily by aircrafts of the airlines of the alliance. In 2012, the total passenger traffic of Star Alliance airlines was 678.5 million people.

Areas of cooperation

There are the following areas of cooperation between the members of the alliance:

• Frequent flyer program is an integration of passenger loyalty programs that allows members of bonus programs of any of the airlines of the alliance to earn and use miles on flights of other airlines of the alliance.
• Passengers high classes and members of the bonus programs of the elite levels of the alliance airlines have access to the lounges superior comfort other member companies of the alliance
• Airline schedules are harmonized as much as possible so that transit passengers of alliance airlines spend less time on transfers.
• Special conditions for round-the-world or similar trips on flights of alliance members, discounts when ordering such individual flights
• The services of work with clients have been harmonized, the exchange of experience between the airlines of the alliance has been established.
• Cooperation in the development of information technologies

Such close cooperation has led to suspicions of non-competitive behavior, and the alliance has been tested European Union, which influenced the competitive environment and the entry of airlines into the alliance. In the event that the requirements of European legislation were relaxed, the airlines of the alliance could merge into a single corporation. Prior to the creation of the Star Alliance, Northwest Airlines and KLM worked closely together, and such cooperation was the forerunner of the modern alliance system. Prior to 1993, there were early forms of airline cooperation, more or less deep level for decades. The creation of Star Alliance was a milestone in the history of airlines and helped create rival alliances between SkyTeam and Oneworld.

The alliance began developing a "regional" concept in 2004 and this helped Star Alliance expand into regional markets with local carriers. Regional Star Alliance members must be supported by a full Star Alliance member.

The Alliance occupies a third of the transportation market in terms of passenger-kilometers. The total number of Star Alliance carriers is more than 458,000 pilots, stewardesses, and workers in other professions. Star Alliance was declared the World's Best Alliance by Skytrax in 2007.