Airlines alliance provides the member airlines with a number of benefits. These include Code Sharing Agreements and cost reductions with respect to operations, maintenance, investments and purchases. Benefits that can be enjoyed by travelers include lower airfares, increase in the options of departure times, availability of flights to a greater number of destinations, reduced travel time and various special offers. Airline alliances create a global network that can be used by airlines as well as air travelers. With the help of these airline alliances, airlines can reach a large number of destinations and extend their services to passengers worldwide.