So as we predicted in our previous post (despite all the rumors about CO and OneWorld), Continental Airlines has decided to join the Star Alliance. This will give CO loyalists some new and interesting destinations through member carriers, including South African Airways, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, TAP, and Air New Zealand, amongst other carriers. […]
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Continental to Join Star Alliance
Published by June 22nd, 2008 in Alliances, Continental Airlines and Star Alliance. 0 CommentsContinental to Remain Independent: No Merger with United
Published by April 27th, 2008 in Airlines, Alliances, Continental Airlines, SkyTeam, Star Alliance, USA and United Airlines. 0 CommentsAmidst all the rumors and peer pressure of mergers over the past few months, particularly after Northwest and Delta announced their merger intent, Continental Airlines announced today that, for the moment, it will not be merging with United or anyone else. We at AirlineCity applaud this decision. Continental’s strong financial position and smart management will […]
Air India to Join Star Alliance
Published by December 15th, 2007 in Air India, Airlines, Alliances, India, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, Lufthansa, Oneworld, SkyTeam, Star Alliance and United Airlines. 0 CommentsFor all you loyal Star Alliance passengers, you should be happy to learn that the Star Alliance just voted to invite Air India. Air India is the largest carrier in India’s booming economy, and recently just completed its merger with Indian Airlines, the then-largest domestic carrier. With the Star Alliance being the largest of […]
Lufthansa’s 19% Stake in JetBlue
Published by December 14th, 2007 in Airlines, Alliances, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Star Alliance and United Airlines. 0 CommentsYesterday it was announced that Lufthansa is taking a 19% stake in JetBlue. This is a curious transaction, leaving one to speculate what’s really behind the deal. Lufthansa already has two US code-share partners (United and US Airways) and JetBlue currently doesn’t allow for code-sharing. Lufthansa and United share a strong network and Lufthansa directly […]
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