When will EI become a full member of Oneworld?
Nov 18, 2017, 1:24 am
#47
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The Irish Independent article linked above says the business case still needs to be built which presumably means EI have not formally asked to join OW and are not in the pipeline. Even if they applied tomorrow if would take 12-18 months to line everything up to become a member.
The Irish Independent article linked above says the business case still needs to be built which presumably means EI have not formally asked to join OW and are not in the pipeline. Even if they applied tomorrow if would take 12-18 months to line everything up to become a member.
The article is a bit schizophrenic.
Aer Lingus can't join the JV before being admitted into oneworld. (It's a legal requirement; if they could join the JV without alliance membership, they would almost certainly be in the JV, and not bother with the alliance at all).
And, strictly speaking, there is no real impediment to greater "reciprocal arrangements" between EI and at least BA - they are both owned by the same company, and would therefore presumably not face any legal or regulatory impediment to enhanced frequent flier recognition...[/QUOTE]
OK as a UK/Ireland based AA Advantage member I've been holding my breath for some time now. Reciprocal with AA would be nice, but actually, Im a bit beyond caring any more. Lingus offer a good alternative to BA for many IRL EU connections and DUB is a pleasure to use compared to its London equivalent, but really, flying aint what it used to be. Just flew on Norwegian to BFS, my days on *OW may be fading.
Nov 18, 2017, 2:00 am
#48
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Agree it looks less and less likely.
IAG is operating a variety of airlines these days:
BA, Iberia, OpenSkies, Aer Lingus, Level, Vueling, BA Cityflyer, Iberia Express
And has affiliates including Air Nostrum and Comair SA, Sun-Air Scandanavia
IAG is operating a variety of airlines these days:
BA, Iberia, OpenSkies, Aer Lingus, Level, Vueling, BA Cityflyer, Iberia Express
And has affiliates including Air Nostrum and Comair SA, Sun-Air Scandanavia
Nov 26, 2017, 7:00 pm
#49
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On a side note, I have noticed on the last half dozen BA flights that I've flown recently, the cabin crew, when referring to "our OneWorld partners" also mentioned Aer Lingus. Maybe they know something management doesn't?
Nov 27, 2017, 1:00 am
#50
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In my experience, they always do that when there are EI-codeshare pax on board.
Last edited by irishguy28; Jun 4, 2018 at 6:22 am
Jun 3, 2018, 6:33 am
#52
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Unfortunately I don't think Aer Lingus are interested in joining Oneworld at all. This new Oneworld Connect option would certainly provide them with an easier and presumably cheaper route though if they were. They certainly won't have difficulty finding the required three sponsors with IAG owning British Airways and Iberia, and Qatar being a major shareholder in IAG.
Jun 5, 2018, 7:55 am
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Sep 16, 2018, 7:06 pm
#55
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Although at this stage you would wonder why there is not an overall IAG platform. IB is useless also.
Sep 20, 2018, 9:53 am
#56
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Oneworld connect will get them I expect, which hopefully will mean reciprocal benefits on British Airways, Cathay Pacific and Qantas at the very least. They still have relationships with these three anyway.
Sep 21, 2018, 4:44 am
#58
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I wonder if Vueling/LEVEL might also become connect partners?
Dec 22, 2018, 10:47 am
#59
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Well, there's the JV paperwork... https://onemileatatime.com/aer-lingu...joint-venture/
Dec 29, 2018, 4:01 am
#60
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If the JV goes through does that mean that you could be able to earn BA tier credits for any EI flights?
Usually get around 1,250 EI tier credits from UK regional flights from DUB and wondering if I would get more long term value from BA gold membership.
Usually get around 1,250 EI tier credits from UK regional flights from DUB and wondering if I would get more long term value from BA gold membership.