The Star Alliance is the world's largest network of airlines. Established in 1997, the alliance includes Air Canada, Lufthansa, Scandanavian Airlines System, Thai Airways International, United Airlines, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, BMI, Austrian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, LOT, Asiana Airlines, Apanair, Adria Airways, Blue1, Croatia Airlines, US Airways, TAP Portugal, South African Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Shanghai Airlines, Air China, Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, Continental Airlines and Brussels Airlines.