While this may sound like a yawn, it is big deal for airlines, where it is still not even possible for passengers to use miles accrued from one Star Alliance ... you at the gate and take you ...

Twenty-five members of Star Alliance now can offer air-rail connectivity through a partnership with Öbb, Austria's rail network, the alliance announced.

The partnership allows for single-ticket bookings for flights and trains, as well as online or in-person check-in at select ...