# American Airlines airline partnership expansions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/american-airlines-airline-partnership-expansions
> Updated: 2026-09-23T18:34:37.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

American Airlines has entered into a reciprocal codeshare partnership with Taiwan-based Starlux Airlines, expected to launch around September 30, 2026. The agreement allows American Airlines to place its code on Starlux flights connecting Taipei Taoyuan to Los Angeles, Ontario, San Francisco, and Seattle. In return, Starlux Airlines will place its code on American Airlines domestic flights departing from Los Angeles and Phoenix.

While the arrangement is a higher level of cooperation than a standard interline agreement, it is not a joint venture, meaning the airlines will not coordinate schedules or fares. 

Recent developments indicate the airlines are working to develop a frequent flyer partnership. This collaboration aims to allow members to earn and redeem miles, specifically providing AAdvantage members with more business class award options across the Pacific. While the specific date for award redemptions has not been announced, the partnership leverages Starlux’s A350 business class features, such as flat beds and direct aisle access.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Starlux Airlines and American Airlines to develop frequent flyer partnership

Starlux Airlines and American Airlines are launching a codeshare agreement on September 30, with a frequent flyer partnership for mileage earning and redemption currently in development.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/starlux-airlines-and-american-airlines-to-develop-frequent-flyer-partnership

### 2026-09-20: American Airlines and Starlux Airlines announce codeshare partnership

American Airlines and Starlux Airlines are launching a codeshare partnership in late September 2026, expanding their cooperation to include transpacific and US domestic routes.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/american-airlines-and-starlux-airlines-announce-codeshare-partnership

### 2026-09-16: American Airlines and Condor announce interline partnership

American Airlines and Condor have launched an interline agreement to improve transatlantic travel, allowing passengers to book single tickets with through-checked baggage across both networks.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/american-airlines-and-condor-announce-interline-partnership

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