The first airline alliance founded, the 
Star Alliance, which is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, was launched on May 14, 1997, and it sought to revolutionize global travel. The organization united carriers from around the globe with the sole intention of improving global connectivity, helping streamline the passenger experience, and bringing the world closer together. In the nearly two decades since the organization was launched, the Star Alliance has amassed 25 different member airlines and operates a combined fleet of over 5,000 aircraft.