Airlines across the globe have built compatible air miles and code-sharing programs. If you’re a frequent flyer, you could enjoy some extra benefits if you know which airlines work together.

We recommend you visit the alliance Web sites for detailed airline alliance information. The good news is you may benefit from air miles programs in more ways than you thought.

Oneworld travels to 600 destinations in 135 countries. Combined fleet of approximately 2,000 aircraft. 8 member airlines:

• Aer Lingus
• American Airlines
• British Airways
• Cathay Pacific
• Finnair
• Iberia
• LanChile
• Qantas

Star Alliance
Established in 1997, Star Alliance travels to 795 destinations in 139 countries. Combined fleet of more than 2,000 aircraft. 20 member airlines:

• Air Canada
• Air New Zealand
• ANA - All Nippon Airways
• Andria
• Asiana Airlines
• Austrian Airlines
• Blue 1
• BMI British Midland
• Coatia Airlines
• LOT Polish Airlines
• Lufthansa
• German Airlines
• SAS - Scandinavian Airlines
• Singapore Airlines
• Spanair
• Swiss
• TAP Air Portugal
• Thai Airways
• United Airlines
• US Airways
• Varig Brazilian Airlines

SkyTeam
SkyTeam offers 658 destinations in 133 countries. Combined fleet of more than 2,000 aircraft. 9 member airlines:

• Aeromexico
• Air France
• KLM
• Alitalia
• Continental Airlines
• CSA Czech Airlines
• Delta Air Lines
• Korean Air
• Northwest