Brussels Airlines to join Star Alliance
12 Dec 2008
Brussels Airlines is to become a member of the Star Alliance. The airline
alliance has voted at its annual board meeting to accept the application of
the carrier to become a future member.
The move follows Star Alliance member Lufthansa’s purchase of a 45% stake in
the carrier back in September. The German carrier also has plans to take full
ownership within two years.
Glenn Tilton, chairman, president and CEO of United Airlines, in his role as
chairman of Star Alliance, said, “Brussels Airlines further strengthens the
Star Alliance by offering greater connectivity throughout Europe and Africa
to better serve the international travel needs of all our customers.”
Bernard Gustin, managing director of Brussels Airlines, said “We are very
happy with this invitation from Star Alliance and we look forward to becoming
a member carrier. Together we will be able to bring all the advantages of
Star Alliance to our customers, both at the heart of Europe where we have our
state-of-the-art hub, and to Africa, our second home where we have more than
80 years of experience.”
The alliance says it will bring its international network to 1,074
destinations in 174 countries and allow members of Brussels Airlines’
Privilege frequent flyer programme to collect and redeem miles on all other
Star Alliance member carriers. The alliance currently has 21 members.
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