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For the fifth consecutive year, Star Alliance has been awarded the prestigious title of World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the 2024 World Travel Awards. The accolade was presented during the Grand Final Gala Ceremony, which took place on November 24, 2024, in Madeira, Portugal, gathering the global tourism elite. The recognition solidifies Star Alliance’s position as the top global airline alliance, showcasing its commitment to providing seamless travel experiences for customers worldwide. Earlier in 2024, Star Alliance also earned notable accolades, including the title of North America’s Leading Airport Lounge for its Los Angeles Airport Lounge. This marked the fifth consecutive year the lounge received this distinction, underscoring Star Alliance’s leadership in airport hospitality. Theo Panagiotoulias, CEO of Star Alliance, expressed his gratitude upon receiving the award. “We are incredibly honoured to receive the title of the World’s Leading Airline Alliance once again. This achievement is a testament to the dedication of all Star Alliance and member airline employees who work tirelessly to deliver seamless travel experiences. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our loyal customers for their continued trust and support,” Panagiotoulias said.<br/>

The World Travel Awards have named Star Alliance the World’s Leading Airline Alliance for the fifth year. In addition to the alliance-level award, several Star Alliance member airlines also claimed individual victories this year, including World’s Leading Airline to North America, Asia, Africa, and South America. The World Travel Awards 2024 were held at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Madeira, Portugal, on November 24, 2024. The elite of global tourism attended the large event. Star Alliance has won the title of the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards. This award shows the alliance’s dedication to delivering seamless travel experiences to their customers. Star Alliance CEO, Theo Panagiotoulias, expressed his gratitude for the recognition and award. “We are incredibly honored to receive the title of the world’s leading airline alliance yet again.This enduring achievement reflects the collective dedication of Star Alliance and member airline employees and their commitment to delivering seamless travel experiences. We also extend our deepest thanks to our valued customers for their continued trust and support.”<br/>

For the fifth consecutive year Star Alliance has been named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards. Earlier, in the North America edition in July 2024, Star Alliance’s Los Angeles Airport Lounge also achieved recognition by securing the title of North America’s Leading Airport Lounge for the fifth year running, reinforcing its standing as a leader in airport hospitality. Expressing his gratefulness for this latest accolade, Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias stated, “We are incredibly honoured to receive the title of the World’s Leading Airline Alliance yet again. This enduring achievement reflects the collective dedication of Star Alliance and member airline employees and their commitment to deliver seamless travel experiences. We also extend our deepest thanks to our valued customers for their continued trust and support.”<br/>

Star Alliance has opened its first lounge in Asia, at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, in Guangzhou, China. From now, the lounge will be available to First and Business Class passengers and Star Alliance Gold status customers on member airline flights departing from the airport’s Terminal 1 building. The new Star Alliance branded lounge is located in a dedicated space on the upper level of the existing GBIA lounge in the Terminal 1 international area, offering exclusive access to Star Alliance member airline guests. “Lounges are a critical component for the effortless travel experience we aim to provide to our member airline passengers,” said Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias. “As a key strategic hub in Asia, Guangzhou serves as an important gateway for our guests. We are excited to inaugurate our first lounge in Asia, given the significance of the continent to aviation growth today and in the years to come.”<br/>

Star Alliance has opened its first lounge in Asia at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (GBIA) in Guangzhou, China, which is available to First and Business class passengers, and Star Alliance Gold status customers on member airline flights departing from Terminal 1. The new Star Alliance branded lounge is located on the upper level of the existing GBIA lounge in the Terminal 1 international area, offering exclusive access to Star Alliance member airline guests. Ideally situated close to the departure gates for Star Alliance member airlines, the lounge features an open layout and offers 750m² of space which can accommodate up to 100 guests and is open around the clock. The lounge features a glass facade offering tarmac views, filling the space with natural light. It also includes amenities such as shower suites, workstations and seating areas, with a 100m² VIP room ideal for group or private business meetings available upon request.<br/>

United Airlines said on Tuesday that an acute shortage of air traffic controllers was causing "significant disruption" for travelers at its busy Newark, New Jersey, hub outside of New York City. The airline said the FAA has been forced to reduce traffic flows to Newark hub because of low staffing on 12 of the first 25 days of November, disrupting more than 343,000 United travelers by delays, cancellations, long taxi times and longer flight times related to air traffic control delays for Newark. United said that on Nov. 15 alone, air traffic control staffing issues resulted in canceled flights that disrupted 1,880 customers; gate and other delays disrupted an additional 24,558. The FAA said in "the Newark airspace, the FAA is addressing a decades-long issue of staffing and has been transparent with airlines and travelers about our plan." United's comments come as a record-setting Thanksgiving holiday air-travel period is beginning. "This is why it continues to be imperative for FAA to rebuild staffing levels so travelers can depend on safe, efficient air travel," United said. Over the last two years, a series of near-miss incidents has raised concerns about U.S. aviation safety and the strain on understaffed air traffic control operations. The FAA said last month it was opening an audit into runway incursion risks at the 45 busiest U.S. airports after a series of near-miss incidents.<br/>

Air Canada has been named the World's Leading Airline to North America at the World Travel Awards. In a press release, Lisa M. Pierce, the airline's vice president of global sales and Air Canada Vacations, said: "We are delighted that the travel trade have acknowledged Air Canada's international excellence by voting for us at the World Travel Awards. I thank our more than 39,000 dedicated employees who transport customers safely and deliver customer service excellence globally every day. I also extend my appreciation to our loyal customers for their continued support and trust." Star Alliance, of which Air Canada is a founding member, was also honoured as the World's Leading Airline Alliance at the ceremony in Madeira, Portugal. The World Travel Awards aims to recognize and celebrate excellence across various sectors of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries.<br/>