Airline Alliances
Three global airline alliances — Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld — collectively connect 54 member airlines across more than 190 countries. Together they account for approximately 47% of global air traffic. Each alliance coordinates schedules, lounges, frequent flyer programs, and codeshares across its members to offer travelers seamless worldwide connectivity.
Star Alliance
Founded: 1997
Members: 25 airlines
Destinations: 1,150+
Passengers/yr: ~725M
Market share: 17.4%
HQ: Frankfurt, Germany
The world's largest and oldest airline alliance. Founded in 1997 by Lufthansa, United, Air Canada, Thai Airways, and SAS. Anchor carriers include Lufthansa, United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Turkish Airlines.
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SkyTeam
Founded: 2000
Members: 16 airlines
Destinations: 1,000+
Passengers/yr: ~630M
Market share: ~16%
HQ: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Founded in 2000 by Air France, Delta, Aeromexico, and Korean Air. The Air France–KLM–Delta transatlantic joint venture is the most commercially integrated partnership in global aviation. SAS joined in September 2024.
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oneworld
Founded: 1999
Members: 13 airlines
Destinations: 900+
Passengers/yr: ~600M
Market share: ~14%
HQ: New York City, USA
Founded in 1999 by American, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, and Iberia. The smallest alliance by member count but positioned as the most premium-focused. Qatar Airways and Qantas drive its luxury brand image.
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The Three Alliances at a Glance
| Alliance | Founded | Members | Destinations | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Alliance | 1997 | 25 | 1,150+ | 17.4% |
| SkyTeam | 2000 | 16 | 1,000+ | ~16% |
| oneworld | 1999 | 13 | 900+ | ~14% |
FAQ: Airline Alliances
What are the three major airline alliances?
Star Alliance (1997, 25 members), SkyTeam (2000, 16 members), and oneworld (1999, 13 members). Together they cover ~47% of global air traffic.
Which is the largest airline alliance?
Star Alliance — 25 members, 1,150+ destinations, 190+ countries, ~17.4% global market share. Founded in 1997, it remains the world's largest alliance by every major metric.
How do I get airline logos for all alliance members via API?
The logostream Airline Logo API provides logos for all Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld member airlines. Query by IATA or ICAO code to get PNG, SVG, or transparent variants via global CDN.
Which alliance has the most premium airlines?
oneworld is generally considered the most premium-focused, anchored by Qatar Airways (multiple Skytrax World's Best Airline wins), Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, and British Airways. Star Alliance has Singapore Airlines; SkyTeam has Air France and Korean Air.
Browse Alliance Members & Logos
All 54 alliance member airline logos are available in the directory and via API.