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Airline alliances explained
Every airline mapped to Star Alliance, SkyTeam, oneworld, or independent — so you know where your loyalty status actually gets you.
Star Alliance
19 airlines · 4,095 aircraft · 2,645+ destinationsSkyTeam
15 airlines · 2,936 aircraft · 1,736+ destinationsoneworld
12 airlines · 2,570 aircraft · 1,470+ destinationsUnaffiliated
Independent — not part of a global alliance, though many still have bilateral codeshare deals.
RyanairChina Southern AirlinesWizz AirAirAsiaeasyJetEmiratesLATAM AirlinesflydubaiSouthwest AirlinesIndiGoNorwegian Air ShuttleAer LingusFrontier AirlinesJetBlue AirwaysHainan AirlinesEtihad AirwaysSpirit AirlinesGOL Linhas AéreasVolarisPhilippine AirlinesEl Al Israel AirlinesIcelandairPakistan International AirlinesHawaiian AirlinesSouth African Airways
Frequently asked questions
What are the three major airline alliances?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and oneworld are the three global alliances. Member airlines share codeshare flights, let you earn and burn miles across the group, and often share lounge access for elite members.
Which alliance should I build loyalty status with?
Pick the alliance whose members best cover where you actually fly — check the member lists above for your home hub and frequent destinations. Coverage matters more than which alliance is technically "biggest."
Why are some airlines not in any alliance?
Many low-cost and regional carriers (and a few major full-service airlines) stay unaffiliated to keep pricing and route decisions independent, or rely on bilateral partnerships instead of a formal alliance.