Star Alliance named the World’s Best Airline Alliance

Star Alliance, the world’s first and largest airline alliance, has again been honoured with the prestigious World’s Best Airline Alliance title at this year’s Skytrax World Airline Awards. Adding another feather to its cap, the Alliance’s newly launched lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport has also won the World’s Best Airline Alliance Lounge title in its debut year.

A Celebration of Excellence

Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias received the awards at a ceremony held at the iconic Fairmont Windsor Park, UK. Celebrating the occasion, Mr. Panagiotoulias expressed his gratitude to the millions of customers who voted for them. He said, “We are humbled to learn that millions of customers voted and made us the best yet again. Not only does this acknowledge the effort we dedicate to making customer journeys seamless, but it also motivates us further to achieve more.”

A Tribute to the Alliance Team

Mr Panagiotoulias also took the opportunity to congratulate the thousands of member airline employees across the network. He proudly accepted the honour on their behalf and commended them for their dedication. He encouraged them to continue aiming for excellence in the future.

The Star Alliance Promise

Star Alliance, committed to providing a seamless experience for its collective customer base, offers the widest network in the sky. The Alliance and its member airlines are dedicated to delivering a smoother journey, with benefits such as loyalty reciprocation, efficient baggage tracking, exclusive lounge access, and expedited gold track security clearance, among other perks.

A New Star in Paris

The Star Alliance lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, an expansive 1,300 square meter facility, opened its doors in October 2023. Located conveniently in Terminal 1, the lounge offers exceptional runway views, a beautifully designed welcome bar, and an immersive wine section for an authentic French experience. It quickly became a favourite among frequent flyers.

The Oscars of the Aviation Industry

The Skytrax World Airline Awards, often dubbed “the Oscars of the aviation industry,” celebrated their 25th year with a reputation for their unbiased international customer voting system. In 2024, a survey conducted from September 2023 to March 2024 garnered 21.42 million eligible entries from passengers of over 100 nationalities.

Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, congratulated Star Alliance on their fabulous double achievement at this year’s awards. He praised the latest Star Alliance lounge at Terminal 1, Paris CDG Airport, for quickly establishing itself as a flagship facility and a customer favourite.

An Outpouring of Honours

In addition to the Alliance awards, 16 Star Alliance member airlines received 47 top honours in individual categories, including World’s Best First Class, Best Business Class Catering, and several best regional airline awards.

This year’s awards are a testament to Star Alliance’s commitment to excellence and its dedication to providing customers with a seamless and luxurious experience. The future looks bright as Star Alliance continues to soar high in the aviation industry.