Key Takeaways
- Canadian travelers gain access to award-winning network connecting 1,150 airports through Air Canada membership
- Star Alliance’s LAX lounge offers premium transit experience for Canadians traveling to Asia-Pacific destinations
- Alliance membership provides seamless connections to 17,500 daily flights across 189 countries worldwide
The world’s largest airline alliance, which includes Air Canada among its founding members, has secured its position as the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the 2024 World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition, announced at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Madeira, Portugal, reinforces the alliance’s commitment to global connectivity for Canadian travelers.
Enhanced North American Travel Experience
The alliance’s excellence extends to its ground services, with its Los Angeles International Airport lounge earning the title of North America’s Leading Airport Lounge for the fifth consecutive year. This facility serves as a key transit point for Canadian travelers heading to Asia-Pacific destinations.
Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias emphasized the organization’s focus on passenger experience: “This enduring achievement reflects the collective dedication of Star Alliance and member airline employees and their commitment to deliver seamless travel experiences.”
The network currently offers Canadian travelers access to 17,500 daily flights reaching more than 1,150 airports across 189 countries. Through Air Canada’s membership, Canadian passengers can seamlessly connect to flights operated by 24 member airlines, including major carriers serving key global markets.
The recognition comes from a comprehensive evaluation involving qualified travel sector executives and consumer travel buyers, validating the alliance’s service quality. Graham E. Cooke, World Travel Awards Founder, noted the alliance’s dedication to providing customers with seamless journeys, from booking through to loyalty programs.
Star Alliance Member Airlines:
- Aegean Airlines
- Air Canada
- Air China
- Air India
- Air New Zealand
- ANA
- Asiana Airlines
- Austrian
- Avianca
- Brussels Airlines
- Copa Airlines
- Croatia Airlines
- EGYPTAIR
- Ethiopian Airlines
- EVA Air
- LOT Polish Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Shenzhen Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- South African Airways
- SWISS
- TAP Air Portugal
- THAI
- Turkish Airlines
- United
Star Alliance Connecting Partner Juneyao Airlines also offers connecting flights to expand the network’s reach.
