

Overall, the Star Alliance network offers 21,000 daily flights to 1,160 airports in 181 countries.Deputy Executive Editor Sarah Schlichter's idea of a perfect trip includes spotting exotic animals, hiking through pristine landscapes, exploring new neighborhoods on foot, and soaking up as much art as she can. Air India, Avianca-TACA, Copa Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines have been announced as future members. The member airlines are: Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Blue1, bmi, Brussels Airlines, Continental Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Spanair, SWISS, TAM Airlines, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, THAI, United and US Airways. Its acceptance by the market has been recognised by numerous awards, including the Air Transport World Market Leadership Award, Best Airline Alliance by both Business Traveller Magazine and Skytrax. The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to offer worldwide reach, recognition and seamless service to the international traveller. * taxes, fees and surcharges not includedFor further information please contact: In total, Star Alliance now offers 15 different fare products world-wide. Further information can also be found on InĪddition to the Micronesia Airpass, customers can travel to further destinations in and around the Pacific using either the Star Alliance Round-the-World fare, the Circle Pacific Fare, the Asia Airpass or the South Pacific Airpass. Itineraries can cover economy class travel of up to three months, must comprise at least three flights and need to include at least two 24 hour stops at different destinations.Ĭustomers interested in purchasing a Micronesia Airpass should contact any Star Alliance member carrier or their travel agent. Through the Star Alliance network, passengers can now travel on any of the member carriers serving the designated gateways and connect to the Continental Airlines and United network in Micronesia, all at excellent value for money.”įares are set according to booking class and distance travelled, starting at US$ 75* for flights up to 150 miles and rising to US$ 375* for flights covering between 20 miles. Travellers visiting Micronesia in the past had limited choice of air travel and had to purchase separate tickets on different airlines to get to this part of the world. In addition to Guam, customers can choose to travel to: Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia Kwajalein Atoll and Majuro in the Marshall Islands Rota and Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands as well as Palau.Ĭhristopher Korenke, Vice President Commercial, Star Alliance said: “The Micronesia Airpass again demonstrates the benefits only an airline alliance can provide. StarĪlliance member carriers Continental Airlines and United offer the most comprehensive airline network in Micronesia. Travel on the Micronesia Airpass can commence from SAS destination Tokyo or any Star Alliance destination in Japan, as well as from Cairns, Guam, Hong Kong, Manila, Nadi, Palau or Saipan and is available only in conjunction with an international Star Alliance flight into any of these destinations.Micronesia consists of more than 2000 islands scattered across the North Pacific and is an ideal location for many types of water sports, such as scuba diving, surfing, kayaking or fishing. With the Micronesia Airpass, customers can purchase up to 10 flights on SAS’ partners Continental Airlines and United’s network across Micronesia, all in a single ticket at an attractive price. SAS and Star Alliance has added a further fare product for customers to explore additional islands in the Pacific Ocean.
