Anybody know for sure when CP is pulled out of oneworld?

I'm planning a YEG-HKG trip for summer and I am told by the travel agent that after June 1, CPlus members can't earn points on CX flights. Also, CP codeshare numbers on CX flights will no longer exist. Codeshares with BA will end March 31.

Things are starting to make some sense. June 1 seems like a plausible ending date for CP's membership in oneworld. It will be the summer peak season. The new combined AC/CP summer schedule starts then. Miltoncorp will want to compete with CX for pax to/from HKG. Finally, LanChile and Aer Lingus probably begin oneworld operations on the same day (therefore, no overlap).

Meanwhile, it looks like Japan Airlines is going to announce its intention to join. (See postings on the oneworld and "In the News" boards.)

Finally, Milton's grand scheme is for CP to join Star by fall (maybe Sept 1?). Anyone notice that "star" backwards spells rats? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/tongue.gif


FewMiles..