Consolidation within the industry has changed the marketplace. There are now four major alliances: [SBX]
The Oneworld alliance with which Aer Lingus is seeking to link up comprises British Airways and American Airlines with Cathay Pacific, Canadian Airlines and Quantas; Finnair and Iberia are to join soon.
Star Alliance of United Airlines with Lufthansa, Air Canada, SAS, Thai Airlines and Varig - each of the members can bring in partners
Atlantic Excellence alliance of Delta, Swissair, Sabena, and TAP
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Wings alliance of KLM, Northwest Airlines and Continental.
