Originally Posted by
PV_Premier
you and everyone else. until AS becomes a OW member (which most of us hope is never) this is a pipe dream at best.
Out of curiosity, what would the downsides of AS joining Oneworld be? I can see them having to change elite qualification (i.e., get rid of the lower mileage requirements on AS metal), but how much would partnerships be affected? I'd assume the Skyteam carriers would be out, but the DL relationship is falling apart anyway, but what about the independent partners like FI and EK? AA seems to maintain a decent relationship with EY.