Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines has joined the Star Alliance
as its first Connecting Partner, a new partnership model for smaller regional
carriers and low-cost carriers to join the alliance's network without becoming
full members. With the agreement, passengers on Star Alliance carriers
connecting to Juneyao flights at both Shanghai airports can check in for their
entire itinerary in both directions, and Gold-level Star Alliance members will
get privileges on Juneyao flights including priority check-in and boarding and
lounge access. The agreement also includes frequent flyer program sharing with
Air Canada, Air China, EVA Air, Singapore Airlines and United Airlines.