Airline alliances took on their current form with the formation of Star Alliance in 1997. oneworld came next in 1999 and SkyTeam in 2000. Since then, they have continued to add airline members over the years – bringing new routes and more aircraft. Which though has access to the most aircraft? We take a look at each alliance and compare aircraft – and total available seats – as they stand today.
There are three main airline alliances – Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam. These have grown over the past 20 years or more to include most major ‘full-service’ airlines (although several remain outside alliances). They offer many benefits to both airlines and passengers.