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Star Alliance to Open New Lounge
The alliance will step in at Incheon International Airport as outgoing member Asiana merges with Korean Air and joins SkyTeam.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile8 SeptSkyTeam
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Asiana Airlines to leave Star Alliance ahead of Korean Air merger
South Korean carrier will exit alliance in December after more than two decades of membership
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page 1 of 1AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile8 Sept
This Might Be Delta Air Lines' Greatest Asset From Merging With Northwest Airlines
The SkyTeam founding member inherited quite a lot from the famous merger.
How A Senior Delta Air Lines Flight Attendant's Base Salary Quietly Becomes A $140,000 Paycheck
Salaries have increased at the SkyTeam carrier over recent years.
Flying Blue Award Pricing Changes: New Tiered Fares Amount To A Devaluation
Flying Blue is one of my favorite frequent flyer programs for redeeming miles, as the program is useful for redemptions in premium cabins on Air France and KLM, as well as for travel on SkyTeam and other partner airlines.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig19 Aug
Kenya Airways Asante Rewards Status Match: Valuable For SkyTeam Elite Perks
Kenya Airways, a SkyTeam member airline, is currently offeringa status match opportunity, which is an easy way to unlock SkyTeam Elite Plus status (and that can get you useful perks across SkyTeam airlines).
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig11 Aug
Vietnam Airlines Status Match Offer: Unlock Useful SkyTeam Elite Perks
Vietnam Airlines, a SkyTeam member airline, is currently offering a status match opportunity. While this has been around for some time, Id like to take a look at the current state of this, given that the cost, eligible programs to match from, etc., have all changed.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig10 Aug
Does Delta Air Lines Regret Not Ordering The Boeing 787-10 Sooner?
The SkyTeam carrier has 30 Boeing 787-10s on order.
Aerolineas Argentinas Getting Airbus A330neos, New Business Class, Wi-Fi
SkyTeam member Aerolineas Argentinas has been a bit of a mess — the airline has been government owned since 2008, and lost money for 18 consecutive years. The company was given enough support to stay alive, but not enough of an investment to actually succeed.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig24 Jul
Here's How SAS Is Building SkyTeam Alliance's Next European Hub
There's no question that Copenhagen is becoming increasingly important to the global airline alliance.
Air France Opens Its New Lounge at London Heathrow Airport
Air France has opened its new lounge at London Heathrow International Airport, a strategic hub on its medium-haul network. For the first time, the airline is offering its customers an elegant space designed to provide peace and quiet and French-style refinement before a flight or during a layover. Located in Terminal 4, this peaceful spot is the perfect place to relax and grab a bite to eat as soon as you arrive at the airport. Open daily from 5 am to 10 pm, it welcomes Air France La Première, Business* and Flying Blue Elite Plus customers, as well as eligible customers flying with KLM and SkyTeam alliance partner airlines.
Air France Lounge London Heathrow Opens With Spa, First Class Section
In late 2025, Air France announced plans to open a lounge at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is positive news for SkyTeam travelers departing from one of the airport’s main terminals. There’s now an exciting update, as the lounge has opened as of today, so we also have more details about what to expect from this lounge.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig7 Jul
Nuts: Asiana Refuses To Honor Existing Award Tickets After Star Alliance Exit
In late 2026, the Asiana Airlines brand will disappear, given that the airline has been acquired by Korean Air, as part of some major consolidation in the South Korean airline industry. With the brand disappearing, we knew that Asiana would leave Star Alliance, meaning the entire combined airline will become part of SkyTeam.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig24 Jun
Why Philippine Airlines Picked Oneworld Over Star Alliance And SkyTeam
Philippine Airlines has announced it will join the oneworld airline alliance, becoming the union’s 16th member. The decision was revealed at the IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro on June 6th, 2026.