interesting link

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...how/544382.cms


NEW DELHI: State-owned carrier Air India is set to join Star Alliance, one of the leading groups of international airlines, as a part of its global expansion plans.
"We would be making a formal announcement on joining an international alliance in December," Air India CMD V Thulasidas told reporters here.
Although he declined to name the alliance, sources said AI was on course to join the Star Alliance and a non-disclosure agreement has been signed.

I have to admit that I was hoping for 9W since they have signed FF agreements with LH / TG / OS / LX