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This was a long time in the planning, but Continental Airlines will be joining the Star Alliance, mileage program of airlines like United, Lufthansa, and Lot.  Read more here to see what you can and should do.

HOUSTON (AP) — Continental Airlines said Monday that it will officially join the Star Alliance that includes United Airlines and Lufthansa on Oct. 27.

The Transportation Department approved antitrust immunity for Continental last month to work closely with its new partners in setting prices and schedules on international service.

Continental's transition from SkyTeam to Star Alliance was originally announced in June 2008.