Heathrow celebrates 80 years launching a chance to win round the world tickets with Star Alliance

As Heathrow celebrates the 80th anniversary of its first official passenger flight on 31 May 1946, Star Alliance has partnered with Heathrow Rewards on a UK-wide prize draw. As part of the milestone celebrations, travellers have the chance to win two Star Alliance Round the World business class tickets. The prize draw is open from 3–22 June 2026 to UK residents.

The relationship between Star Alliance and Heathrow spans more than a decade. Since the Star Alliance member airlines moved to Terminal 2 in 2014, Heathrow has become one of the Alliance’s most significant hubs worldwide.

Today, 23 of the current 26 Star Alliance member airlines operate from Terminal 2.  Together, they serve over 14 million passengers annually and represent over 17% of Heathrow’s available seat capacity. Operating more than 1,500 weekly flights to 40 destinations across over 20 countries, Star Alliance offers customers in the UK seamless access to a truly global network.

To enter the prize draw, participants must first register for a free My Heathrow account and then enter at www.heathrow.com/star

The campaign forms part of Heathrow's broader birthday celebrations and highlights the global connectivity and seamless travel experience delivered through the longstanding partnership between Star Alliance and Heathrow.

The coveted prize offers the winner the opportunity to create a personalised itinerary with a number of participating airlines across the Star Alliance network, subject to the applicable Round the World terms and conditions. Beginning and ending at Heathrow,   the itinerary showcases the scale, connectivity and flexibility made possible through Star Alliance and its member airlines.

Today, Heathrow serves as the UK's gateway to the world, connecting passengers to more than 230 destinations across over 80 countries. From welcoming just 63,000 passengers in its first year, the airport now serves 84.5 million travellers annually, reflecting its role in international trade, tourism and cultural exchange.

Terms and conditions at: www.heathrow.com/star 

About Star Alliance

Established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance, Star Alliance was founded on a customer value proposition of global reach, worldwide recognition, and seamless service. Today, guided by a vision for a world effortlessly connected, Star Alliance enriches customer journeys and reinforces loyalty by creating tailored solutions that empower member airlines beyond their individual capabilities. The member airlines are: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, ITA Airways, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, United. 

Star Alliance unites 26 of the world’s leading airlines, providing travellers with seamless access to over 1,150 airports across 190 countries - covering 90% of the world. Further connecting flights are offered by Star Alliance Connecting Partner Juneyao Airlines.

About Heathrow

Heathrow is the UK’s international gateway and the most connected airport in the world – serving 230 destinations in over 80 countries. The most punctual and reliable hub in Europe welcomes over 200,000 passengers on roughly 1,300 flights each day, and serves as Britain’s hub for trade, tourism and investment. Over 80,000 colleagues work at Heathrow – the airport directly employs about 10% of them, with the rest working for Team Heathrow partners including airlines, ground handlers and retailers.