Via press release from Star Alliance 09 December
STAR ALLIANCE LAUNCHES CONNECTING PARTNER MODEL TO EXPAND NETWORK REACH VIA LOW-COST AND HYBRID AIRLINES
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRLINE MANGO TO BE FIRST AIRLINE TO IMPLEMENT
Star Alliance is set to expand its network reach with the launch of its Connecting Partner Model. Under this new concept, routes operated by “low-cost” and “hybrid” airlines will be able to connect to the Alliance network. This will allow customers of Star Alliance member carriers to select from an even wider choice of destinations and flights.
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