Questions tagged [star-alliance]
One of the major airline alliances. Useful for questions about frequent flyer miles/points.
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Best practice for using the SAS EuroBonus program as a family
We are a family of four, two adults and two children. What are the current best practices when flying using the SAS EuroBonus program? I already have an EuroBouns account but the rest of the family ...
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Redeeming miles from one program for partner airline ticket (Star Alliance)
While I am reading online that the following is possible, I don't see a lot of information on how it can be done.
I have over 100,000 miles with Turkish Airlines' Miles&Smiles. I live in Canada ...
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Access a lounge in non-Schengen area in Zurich, when travelling between Schengen destinations
I have a European passport, and I'm connecting via Zurich to another European country.
I want to enter the new Swiss lounge in Concourse E (non-Schengen area). I won't visit the non-Schengen area at ...
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Which miles rules apply in code share
I am a Lufthansa Star Alliance Gold status member. I plan to fly to New Zealand next year, buyng a ticket from Air New Zealand. Part of the journey is operated by Singapore Airlines. Who determines ...
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Air China/Star Alliance baggage drop at Heathrow?
Are there bag dropping facilities available at Heathrow for Air China, or Star Alliance? I don't want to check in, just drop my bag.
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How will I receive my boarding pass when my itinerary involves several airlines?
So I am flying from SBA-SFO on United and then SFO to SAL on Avianca. Both flights were booked via United and obviously I will check in with United at SBA. My question is how exactly will I get the ...
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Are skateboards allowed as carry-on on Air India flights?
I have a 31" skateboard. I am traveling from Tokyo to India in Air India flight. Am I allowed to take the skateboard with me as a cabin luggage as I already have 2 check in luggages.
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Flight booked with AirNZ reward dollars, can I use my SA Gold (different loyalty program) to get extra baggage?
I have two loyalty programmes, well actually I used to have AirNZ but then switched to SA KrisFlyer as my primary. My AirNZ is just standard level, but my SA KrisFlyer is Gold.
I finally used my ...
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Is it still possible to find mileage run flights and if so, how?
I need about 8000 miles by the end of the year to retain my Elite status with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (and consequently my Star Alliance Gold level). In my mind, spending some money to do a ...
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How can I use flight alliance websites to book multipart flights? [duplicate]
I am trying outsmart these tragic systems designed in hell knows when. I managed to nail this last year, but this year Lufthansa seems to killed it. Allow me to explain.
I have to get pretty much all ...
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Arriving Heathrow airport terminal 2, departing terminal 3, but need lounge access in terminal 2
I arrive on a Star Alliance carrier in terminal 2, connecting to a BA flight out of terminal 3 -- with no checked luggage. Is it possible to access one of the star alliance lounges in terminal 2 ...
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Europe to USA: How come a detour within Star Alliance cuts the price in half? [duplicate]
I just found out that going round trip FRA to SFO directly with Lufthansa is 1100 Euro, while Turkish Airlines (layover in IST) will charge only about 600 Euro.
On the flip side, going round trip IST ...
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Can you combine loyalty programs when flying on a multi itinerary flight?
I fly mostly with SAS, and thus I earn points on their EuroBonus loyalty programs. I am soon travelling from Europe to Japan with KLM, and will use their FlyingBlue program, since EuroBonus cannot be ...
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Can I merge points from different flight companies to use in Star Alliance?
If I have points in multiple Star Alliance member companies, can I sum up all these points to get a Star Alliance flight ticket?
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Proof of residence for Japan Airpass
To use an ANA Star Alliance Airpass, I need to provide proof that I reside outside of Japan. What would constitute acceptable proof?
Context: I'm an American living and working in the UK, and I'm ...
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