Airline Alliances have respective member loyalty programmes that all tie together under one umbrella.

What airline is what alliance ?

You can use your perks such as lounge access, business class check-in and miles from one airline on to another member airline of the alliance.

Airlines also have code-share agreements where you can earn miles, burn miles, fly and connect on a different airline outside of the alliance such as Etihad and Emirates ( who belong to no alliances ).

So many options. Which one suites me best?

There are 3 Airline Alliances.

Tip: Use the links to find out about lounges at terminals where you will pass through or transit at.

1) Star Alliance. – SAA is here.

Access STAR ALLIANCE HERE.

2) Oneworld Alliance.

Access ONEWORLD HERE.

3) Skyteam Alliance.

Access SKYTEAM HERE.