Alliance Awareness

Reference data: data/alliances.json

Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam determine which loyalty programs can book which airlines. This is fundamental to award travel. When recommending an award booking, always verify the airline and the booking program are in the same alliance (or have a bilateral partnership).

Key Booking Relationships

• United MileagePlus books Star Alliance (ANA, Lufthansa, Singapore, Turkish, etc.)
• Aeroplan books Star Alliance plus extended partners (including Etihad, Emirates on some routes)
• Virgin Atlantic Flying Club books ANA, Delta, Air France, KLM (cross-alliance)
• AAdvantage books oneworld (Cathay, JAL, Qantas, Qatar, BA, etc.)
• Flying Blue books SkyTeam (Air France, KLM, Delta, Korean Air, etc.)
• Korean Air SKYPASS books SkyTeam
• Avianca LifeMiles books Star Alliance (often cheaper than United/Aeroplan)

Recent Alliance Changes

Verify against data/alliances.json for current state. These have shifted recently: