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FAQ
When is [insert airline here] joining oneworld???
Which airlines are lined up to join?
See list below and https://www.oneworld.com/member-airlines/overview
Another useful page for official announcements is: https://www.oneworld.com/news-information/oneworldnews
Current members elect (officially announced and currently aligning processes):
WY - Oman Air
Announced 20JUN22, with a target of '2024' - no indication yet when in 2024 this may be. https://www.oneworld.com/news/2022-0...-join-oneworld
Expected members:
FJ - Fiji Airways
Currently the only oneworld Connect member, FJ stated 28FEB24 that they would like to seek full membership and would apply in Q3 2024.Full membership may still take until 2025/2026. #1489 and https://onemileatatime.com/news/fiji-airways-oneworld/
EI - Aer Lingus
EI's new owners, IAG (owners of existing members BA+IB), stated before acquisition that they fully intended EI to rejoin, and have restated the intention since completing the purchase. EI has not yet been publically 'invited' by oneworld but should join eventually. When? When it's announced... When will EI become a full member of Oneworld?
Originally Posted by Willie Walsh via USA Today - 18NOV16
Walsh said it was too early to set a precise date for when Aer Lingus might officially join.
“We don’t have a specific timeline. We’re working as quickly as we can," he said.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/trave...-ceo/94064688/
“We don’t have a specific timeline. We’re working as quickly as we can," he said.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/trave...-ceo/94064688/
Potential members:
Well, that's what the discussion below is all about! Heard a rumour? Think oneworld should chase a particular airline to join or switch? Make your case!
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Who will be the next oneworld member? + New membership announcements [merged]
Apr 24, 2014, 9:09 am
#796
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Signatures
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As this thread is more related to oneworld than to AA, I'll go ahead and relocate it to the oneworld forum.
~Microwave
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~Microwave
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Apr 24, 2014, 10:21 am
#797
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,320
Rumor about a new member (possibly Volaris) joining OneWorld?
perhaps some one did a case study of when Mexicana joined Oneworld years ago. you can't do a case study of something that hasn't happened yet
Apr 24, 2014, 11:59 am
#798
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: San Diego, Ca
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Posts: 3,502
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/art...nership-382084 Relationship ended when WN purchased FL, WN recently started service on MEX on their own metal.
Apr 24, 2014, 4:19 pm
#799
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,424
Mexicana has been an inactive member of oneworld® since it suspended all operations in late August 2010
Volaris would be an interesting addition. We have never flown them, heard mixed things, CHEAP peak fares within Mexico - might get us to reconsider starting trips to CUN, CZM, SJD out of TIJ
Volaris would be an interesting addition. We have never flown them, heard mixed things, CHEAP peak fares within Mexico - might get us to reconsider starting trips to CUN, CZM, SJD out of TIJ
http://news.yahoo.com/mexico-ends-bi...--finance.html
Notice how Malev isn't listed on oneworld anymore?
Apr 24, 2014, 5:11 pm
#800
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA ExP || SPG Plt || Honors Diamond || UA Silver
Posts: 171
Jun 2, 2014, 1:46 pm
#801
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: London
Programs: Asia Miles, Marco Polo, Virgin Flying Club, Etihad Guest & Silver BA Executive Club
Posts: 284
OW looking for Indian Airline?
Bruce Ashby mentioned it at the IATA
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...w/35942627.cms
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/...cle6075714.ece
Could IndiGo be a possible choice?
With QR keen to buy a stake in Indigo, it could be a possibility
As mentioned: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/...?homepage=true
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...w/35942627.cms
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/...cle6075714.ece
Could IndiGo be a possible choice?
With QR keen to buy a stake in Indigo, it could be a possibility
As mentioned: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/...?homepage=true
Jun 2, 2014, 1:53 pm
#802
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: AA 1.6MM EXP; UA GS; SPG LTG,Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,477
Love how the second article calls out Etihad as a *A member 
FWIW, I'm not terribly enamored with the "benefit" of having access to tertiary destinations on an LCC. Really, 9W is the only worthwhile partner, and they're (a) everywhere but OW with their EY tie-up, UA codeshares as well as AF/KL connections and (b) bleeding cash. So no, intra-India, I don't really see any opportunity of OW that's worth the while for travelers.
Basically it's a play for cheap feed. Meh.
FWIW, I'm not terribly enamored with the "benefit" of having access to tertiary destinations on an LCC. Really, 9W is the only worthwhile partner, and they're (a) everywhere but OW with their EY tie-up, UA codeshares as well as AF/KL connections and (b) bleeding cash. So no, intra-India, I don't really see any opportunity of OW that's worth the while for travelers.
Basically it's a play for cheap feed. Meh.
Jun 3, 2014, 3:23 am
#803
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Bonvoy, Golden Circle, Marco Polo, MileagePlus, SKYMILES
Posts: 53
For me opinion, all of the alliance want the domestic market in India. So IndiGo and Spicejet are well feed oneworld. Coz they don't have much international market..... Hope oneworld announce newest member in India ASAP 
Nov 19, 2014, 2:54 am
#805
Join Date: Jan 2000
Programs: Latinpass Million Miler. BA Gold.
Posts: 3,544
Royal Air Maroc to join oneworld?
Flightglobal is reporting from the Arab Air Carriers Organization today that Royal Air Maroc has indicated it sees oneworld as the most appropriate alliance to join from a strategic perspective.
No comment from oneworld, but they have no African carrier yet.
No comment from oneworld, but they have no African carrier yet.
Nov 20, 2014, 4:36 pm
#809
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,424
Nov 20, 2014, 5:08 pm
#810
Moderator, OneWorld
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: SEA
Programs: RAA RIP; AA ExEXP
Posts: 11,802
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