REFERENCE GUIDE 2017/2018 STAR ALLIANCE TM FOR EMPLOYEES OF STAR ALLIANCE MEMBER CARRIERS 21st Edition, November 2017 WELCOME WELCOME TO THE 2017/18 EDITION OF THE STAR ALLIANCE REFERENCE GUIDE This guide is intended to provide a single reference point for a wealth of detail about the services offered by the 28 Star Alliance member airlines. It gives an overview of each airline’s policies (for example on baggage) and services (such as frequent flyer programmes and lounges) as well as information and maps for the main Star Alliance hub airports. The aim is to help all Star Alliance member airline employees to assist customers who are travelling on any Star Alliance flight. Information changes regularly, so please continue to consult your airline’s own information systems for changes and updates, as well as for operational information and procedures. We are planning a future electronic version of this guide with more frequent updates. Please let us have your feedback and comments on the Reference Guide at
[email protected]. Thank you, Star Alliance Internal Communications 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW AIRPORTS INFORMATION 78 Welcome 2 Priority Baggage Handling 79 Greetings from Star Alliance Headquarters 4 Free Checked Baggage Allowances 80 Vision / Mission 5 Special Checked Baggage 86 Facts & Figures 6 Carry-on Baggage Policy 151 Connecting Partners 10 Irregular Operations Handling 152 Interline E-Ticketing FAQ - Airports 155 GENERAL INFORMATION 12 Customer Benefits 13 Frequent Flyer Programmes 14 LOUNGE INFORMATION 157 Reservation