Continental Airlines Joined the Star Alliance Network On October 27, 2009
Continental Airlines is now officially a member of the Star Alliance network. Previously, Continental Airlines had belonged to the SkyTeam, along with Delta Airlines and Northwest Airways. Up until October 24, 2009, Continental OnePass members could earn and redeem miles on SkyTeam parters. After October 27, 2009, Continental OnePass members can earn and redeem miles on Star Alliance partners. Last year, Continental had also announced a strategic alliance with United Airlines.Continental adds its hubs of Newark LIberty International Airport, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and Guam International Airport to the cities served by Star Alliance members, and also its 262 destinations, many of which are international which can be reached with nonstop flights from the airline's hubs.
The Star Alliance consists of: Adria Airways (Slovenia), Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, ANA (All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.), Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Blue1 (Finnish), bmi (UK), Continental Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Spanair, SWISS (Swiss International Air Lines), TAP Portugal, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways.
