Airline Alliances Unpacked: SkyTeam, Star Alliance & oneworld
February 24, 2026
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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The Sunny Hotel
16701 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
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Interactive quiz, insider tips from airline alliance experts, and powerful takeaways every travel manager can use right away.
🎁 PLUS — Amazing Prizes!
✨ Two Alaska Airlines round‑trip coach travel vouchers (valid for North America, Latin America, and Hawaii!)
✨ 25,000 American Airlines miles to boost your next adventure
This is a session you don’t want to miss!
Join representatives from SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld for a fast‑paced, hands‑on session designed to demystify alliance benefits and help you make smarter program decisions. We’ll kick off with a quick “what do you know?” quiz, hear concise presentations from each alliance, and close with a “what did you learn?” challenge—with prizes
- Loyalty choice: Whether travelers can credit miles to a different frequent‑flyer program than the airline they’re flying.
- Status decoded: The difference between alliance‑level status and individual member‑airline status (what’s universal vs. what’s carrier‑specific).
- Lounge logic: How lounge access works when status is with one alliance but the traveler is flying a partner airline.
- Contracts reality check: If a corporate agreement with one airline in an alliance can extend benefits when employees fly other alliance partners.
- 5 minutes: Ice‑breaker quiz (test your alliance IQ)
- 15 minutes: Alliance benefits presentation (practical, buyer‑focused)
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10 minutes: Learning check quiz + open Q&A (win prizes)
Alliance rules can be surprisingly nuanced. This session translates them into actionable guidance you can use in policy design, traveler communications, and supplier strategy—without the jargon.
The Sunny
16701 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
Event Schedule:
11:00 am – Registration
11:30 am – 11:45 am Welcome Remarks, Chapter Business, and Self-Introductions
11:45 pm – 12:45 pm – Panel Quiz
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm - Lunch
1:45 pm – 2:00 pm – Raffles and Networking
*agenda subject to change
Parking Information:
Valet parking is available, and there is also a self‑parking lot located across the street.
Meet the Speakers:
Robert McQueston is the Global Program Manager – SkyTeam Corporate Agreements. Responsibilities include managing and growing the portfolio and enhancing the programs value proposition in the global corporate business space. Robert is seconded from Delta Air Lines. In 28 years with Delta, Robert has held various leadership positions in commercial and cargo sales. As an Enterprise Account Manager, he collaborated with global alliance partners in leading all sales efforts for a portfolio of strategic global corporate accounts. He also served a four-year special assignment as an employee representative on Delta’s Board of Directors. Robert has an MBA from Clayton State University in Supply Chain and a Bachelor of Science from Bryant University in Business Administration. Robert lives in Amsterdam, NL, with his wife Donna and their dog Dude.|
Shannon Murphy is the Sales Manager for United Airlines – a founding member of the Star Alliance. She has an expertise in corporate travel management and global account development. She partners closely with travel buyers to align airline strategy with business objectives, drive measurable value, and deliver performance through data-driven innovative commercial solutions. She is known for translating industry trends into actionable strategy for her customers. What sets her apart is her ability to bridge the gap between airline commercial strategy and the day-to-day realities of travel program management bringing transparent insights into how airline decisions are made, how buyers can influence outcomes, and how to unlock incremental value within alliance and joint venture frameworks. Shannon delivers candid, practical perspectives that empower buyers to approach supplier partnerships with greater confidence, clarity, and leverage. |
Sponsorship opportunities are available - Contact Shannon Murphy at [email protected]
Thank you to our valued partners for their generous support and meaningful contributions
Tickets
$60.00 GBTA South Florida Chapter Member
$0.00 GBTA South Florida Chapter Buyer/Travel Manager Member
$90.00 Non-Members | Guests
$0.00 Non-Member Buyer/Travel Manager
$60.00 GBTA All Access Member (These are verified)
