Revealed: the best airline alliance for Aussie travellers
Aussies often draw the short straw when it comes to air fares, but joining an airline loyalty program could save you big on your next holiday. When you join a frequent flyer program, you become part of that airline’s alliance. Now that Australians have a much wider selection of airlines to choose from, the major players are getting together to help deliver the best deals to travellers. But which will get you the most bang for your buck?
Value Alliance
This year saw the introduction of a new alliance between budget carriers, aiming to deliver exactly what it says – value. So far, Scoot and TigerAir Australia have signed up, and alliance members will also get benefits from airlines Cebu Pacific, Jeju Air, Nok Air, NokScott, TigerAir Singapore and Vanilla Air.
Star Alliance
The original airline alliance, Star Alliance boasts a huge range of leading carriers, including Singapore Airlines, Swiss International, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, Air Canada, United Airways and Thai Airways. This is a good option for Aussies who love to travel in Asia and the Pacific.
SkyTeam Alliance
SkyTeam’s member list boasts European, American and Asian airlines Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Alitalia, several Chinese airlines, Garuda, KLM, Korean Air and Delta Air Lines. While this is a great alliance for travellers based in Europe and the Americas, it doesn’t offer as much value for Australian travellers.
Oneworld Alliance
This is our top pick for Aussie travellers, as it includes many major airlines covering Europe, Asia, the Americas and Australia. These airlines include Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, LATAM, British Airways and American Airlines. Plus, given that our very own Qantas is a part of this airline, there are more opportunities to earn points on a day-to-day basis.
Are you part of any of these alliances? Which do you think is the best? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Traveller.com.au
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