Star Alliance voted best third time running

For the third consecutive time Star Alliance has been voted the best airline company alliance by World Airline Survey (2007, 2005 & 2003*). The inquiry was conducted by the air transport studies organization Skytrax. More than 14 million passengers were interviewed throughout an eleventh month period (August 2006 to June 2007).

“Since we are celebrating our 10th anniversary, this prize couldn’t have come been more fitting, nor come at a more appropriate time”, said Jaan Albrecht, CEO of Star Alliance.” I would like to thank all our workers throughout the network that on a daily and consistent basis believe in the promising factor that the Star Alliance passenger represents, a fact that has been increasingly recognized by our passengers.”

Star Alliance was created in 1997 with the aim of becoming a leading global alliance of Airline Companies for the Frequent Flyer. To achieve this, the alliance has worked over the last 10 years to meet the demands of its passengers. Having grown from 5 to the current 17 member-companies, Star Alliance currently offers the widest network of any airline company alliance, serving 855 destinations in 155 countries. This network will now expand with the entry of Air China and Shanghai Airlines by the end of 2007 and Turkish Airlines in 2008.

Being awarded this prize reinforces the Star Alliance commitment to improving the flying experience offered to its passengers. For example, Star Alliance was the first alliance to offer its customers the possibility of earning air miles obtained thru Frequent Flyer Programs to upgrade to another member-company – this product is currently available at 11 member-companies and will be extendable throughout the year.

With regarding to airport facilities, the Star Alliance Terminal 1 in Narita in Tokyo has been operational for over a year and been highly praised by passengers. The new Bangkok airport, an important Star Alliance hub in Asia has also improved is service provision and the first Star Alliance lounge in North America that recently opened in Los Angeles also offers passengers the best of conditions.

In addition to Star Alliance, the following member-companies have also received prizes in individual categories: Air Canada, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS and THAI.

For further information visit Worldairlineawards.com/index.htm

* Voting for the Best Alliance takes place every 2 years.