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Star Alliance Ambassadors Club Star Alliance News & Updates (Q3-2015) Star Alliance Ambassadors Club Star Alliance News & Updates (Q3-2015) Star Alliance Switzerland Updated: 18AUG2015 Star Alliance Confidential Index 1. Star Alliance launches RTW fare in Premium Economy 2. Avianca Brasil joins Star Alliance 3. Star Alliance LAX Lounge wins Skytrax Award 4. Star Alliance named best airline alliance at Australian Business Traveller Awards 5. Summary / Q&A Star Alliance Switzerland Page 2 1 Star Alliance launches RTW fare in Premium Economy Star Alliance Switzerland Page 3 1 Star Alliance launches RTW fare in Premium Economy FRANKFURT, July 29th - The Star Alliance Round-the-World (RTW) fare has been expanded to include travel in Premium Economy Class in three mileage bands: 29,000, 34,000 or 39,000 miles. The new fare can now be booked for travel in the Premium Economy cabins on the following airlines: Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, ANA, EVA Air, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, SAS, Singapore Airlines, THAI and Turkish Airlines. To provide customers with full flexibility, itineraries may include any other Star Alliance member airlines as well. On flights where Premium Economy Class is not offered, travellers will be accommodated in Economy Class. Star Alliance Switzerland Page 4 2 Avianca Brasil joins Star Alliance Star Alliance Switzerland Page 5 2 Avianca Brasil joins Star Alliance SAO PAULO, Brazil, July 22 - Avianca Brasil was welcomed to the Star Alliance network at a special ceremony held at Guarulhos International Airport on July 22, adding 15 new unique destinations in the Brazilian market. With this addition, the Star Alliance network grows to serve 1,330 destinations across 192 countries, served by more than 18,500 daily flights. Avianca Brasil is the fastest growing airline in Brazil. From 2010 to 2014 it increased its market share by 2.6% to 8.3%. In total 13 member carriers (Air Canada, Air China, Avianca, Avianca in Brazil, Copa Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP, Turkish Airlines and United) now serve Brazil, a larger number than any other alliance. Avianca Brasil flies under the Avianca logo and livery. Its two-letter IATA code is O6. Star Alliance Switzerland Page 6 3 Star Alliance LAX Lounge wins Skytrax Award Star Alliance Switzerland Page 7 3 Star Alliance LAX Lounge wins Skytrax Award The Star Alliance Lounge in the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has been voted best Alliance Lounge by Skytrax. Developed and managed by member carrier Air New Zealand, the LAX lounge features different experience zones to accommodate the various passenger needs, ranging from social gatherings to quiet time away from home. Accepting the award, Justin Erbacci, Vice President Customer Experience and Technology, Star Alliance, said: “This is a fantastic award for us to receive. It once again proves that by working together as an Alliance we can offer products which are highly appreciated by customers. In the case of the LAX Lounge, it underscores the positive feedback which we have been receiving since its opening in 2013." Star Alliance Switzerland Page 8 4 Star Alliance named best airline alliance at Australian Business Traveller Awards Star Alliance Switzerland Page 9 4 Star Alliance named best airline alliance at Australian Business Traveller Awards SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – August 4th, 2015 – Star Alliance, the world’s longest serving and most comprehensive airline alliance, has been named Best Airline Alliance by Australian Business Traveller, Asia- Pacific's leading website for business travellers and frequent flyers. Australian Business Traveller Editor David Flynn said the inaugural awards program recognised "trend-setters and game-changers in the highly- competitive business travel market". “With 28 member airlines under its wing, Star Alliance can take business travellers almost everywhere they need to go," said Flynn. "Our readers especially value unique benefits such as the ability to use frequent flyer points or miles to upgrade across all member airlines. Currently 10 Star Alliance member airlines operate services to Australia, A number of offline members are also active in the market. Star Alliance Switzerland Page 10 Summary – Q&A Star Alliance Switzerland Page 11.
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