Feb 23, 2016, 9:28 am
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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]
Jan 13, 2009, 9:45 am
#16
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SYD
Programs: |QF Platinum|DL Platinum|HH Gold|ALL Silver|
Posts: 1,738
Wouldn't that knock a hole in OW's claim to be the world's leading "quality" airline alliance...?
Jan 13, 2009, 3:26 pm
#17
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 131
Some other potentially interesting additions, though just speculation on my part:
EVA Airways - codeshare with American, though unable to redeem miles. Would be "interesting" as it would beef up service to SE/E Asia, but is somewhat redundant to CX.
Air Pacific - has a relationship with AA and QF already. Relatively logical and beefs up Pacific service.
JetStar - Would be a great addition and majorly beef up SE Asia (considering all the routes and sub brands).
Sri Lankan Airlines - flew them quite a bit recently and while not amazing they are decent and offer some pretty unique connections. Could be a nice addition in supplement Indian ocean.
EVA Airways - codeshare with American, though unable to redeem miles. Would be "interesting" as it would beef up service to SE/E Asia, but is somewhat redundant to CX.
Air Pacific - has a relationship with AA and QF already. Relatively logical and beefs up Pacific service.
JetStar - Would be a great addition and majorly beef up SE Asia (considering all the routes and sub brands).
Sri Lankan Airlines - flew them quite a bit recently and while not amazing they are decent and offer some pretty unique connections. Could be a nice addition in supplement Indian ocean.
Jan 13, 2009, 7:45 pm
#18
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 2,894
If someone from *A leaves and joins OW, I don't want SQ to join. They will only create problems in the system thanks to their pride. It's already creating problems in *A system... with many refusals, aircraft surcharges on RTW tickets, etc. 
There is no doubt that SQ is a top class airline, but having an attitude does not benefit the team play.
There is no doubt that SQ is a top class airline, but having an attitude does not benefit the team play.
Jan 13, 2009, 9:01 pm
#19
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2008
Programs: QF, VN, SQ, SPG, IHG PG
Posts: 453
As for SE Asia;
VN - Great ties with Cathy Pacifc & now JAL
- codes shares with, AA, JL, CX & QF
- full asia miles member (don't know if it has something to do alliances)
- OW's answer to actually have a SE Asian member
- covers most of SE Asia
If they are actually planning to fly to London-Heathrow (rumours) then they could also easily code-share with BA, & direct flights to LAX or SFO can boost it's ties with AA.
VN - Great ties with Cathy Pacifc & now JAL
- codes shares with, AA, JL, CX & QF
- full asia miles member (don't know if it has something to do alliances)
- OW's answer to actually have a SE Asian member
- covers most of SE Asia
If they are actually planning to fly to London-Heathrow (rumours) then they could also easily code-share with BA, & direct flights to LAX or SFO can boost it's ties with AA.
Jan 13, 2009, 9:52 pm
#20
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Zurich
Programs: BA GGL, TK*G EL, KL P ELPL, ex AB P, ex LH/LX Sen, HHonors D4L, Bonvoy P
Posts: 1,647
I'd rather wonder if OW (or any of their members) would rescue MA ... they seem to be in some trouble but are very helpful for OW in terms of coverage of Central/Eastern Europe. Would they rescue MA or rather look for a new member in this region?
JU, PS, VV or J2 come into my mind. All four are reliable airlines with a product which is up to OW standards. VV's network is perhaps the most interesting one.
JU, PS, VV or J2 come into my mind. All four are reliable airlines with a product which is up to OW standards. VV's network is perhaps the most interesting one.
Jan 13, 2009, 10:16 pm
#21
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 2,894
As for SE Asia;
VN - Great ties with Cathy Pacifc & now JAL
- codes shares with, AA, JL, CX & QF
- full asia miles member (don't know if it has something to do alliances)
- OW's answer to actually have a SE Asian member
- covers most of SE Asia
If they are actually planning to fly to London-Heathrow (rumours) then they could also easily code-share with BA, & direct flights to LAX or SFO can boost it's ties with AA.
VN - Great ties with Cathy Pacifc & now JAL
- codes shares with, AA, JL, CX & QF
- full asia miles member (don't know if it has something to do alliances)
- OW's answer to actually have a SE Asian member
- covers most of SE Asia
If they are actually planning to fly to London-Heathrow (rumours) then they could also easily code-share with BA, & direct flights to LAX or SFO can boost it's ties with AA.
Also, their premium fares ex ICN to Europe is absolutely attractive... I've seen business class fares to CDG etc. ex ICN at around KRW 2,000,000 all inclusive.
Jan 15, 2009, 11:49 pm
#22
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: VA Velocity, SQ KrisFlyer
Posts: 92
How about 9W and IT in India?
9W has FF partner with OW members such as CX, AA & QF...
Anyway, it appears that VN is joining ST, according to Wiki.
Think MH, 3K and PG would be the only options to expend OW's network in SE Asia.
9W has FF partner with OW members such as CX, AA & QF...
Anyway, it appears that VN is joining ST, according to Wiki.
Think MH, 3K and PG would be the only options to expend OW's network in SE Asia.
Jan 16, 2009, 12:39 am
#23
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: New Zealand
Programs: NZ , QF , MK
Posts: 1,372
and with Star members NH OS LH SA LX UA and future member SN...
and with a host of non-aligned airlines VS GF EK EY
http://www.jetairways.com/Cultures/e...culture%5Een-U
so I would not read too much into their current memberships - I think they are a bit like AS - they sleep with everyone but are not prepared to settle down with anyone ... just yet . In any case I really think they need to first see whether they can survive the next couple of years before they worry about long term plans
Jan 16, 2009, 1:11 am
#24
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QF Gold LTG (ow Saph), HHon Silver, Marriot Gold
Posts: 2,927
On some of the above.
FJ (Air Pacific) - Part owned by QF. Very small airline. Can't see them spending the money to join
JQ/3K/VF/BL (Jetstar) - Fully/ part owned by QF. An LCC network -- does not fit within the oneworld brand criteria of full service airlines (see EI). Also LCC systems would need massive expensive overhaul to fit within network
UL (Sri Lankan) - Still part owned by Emirates although massive falling out. Emirates appointed CEO sacked after refusing to boot passengers off flight for Govt officials. Would put it in the don't touch it category
VN (Vietnam) - Maybe, but I think QF would be vetoing it due to BL (Jetstar Pacific) ownership
My personal view assuming Emirates is a no-go is
EY Etihad
GF Gulf Air (some links to ow)
FJ (Air Pacific) - Part owned by QF. Very small airline. Can't see them spending the money to join
JQ/3K/VF/BL (Jetstar) - Fully/ part owned by QF. An LCC network -- does not fit within the oneworld brand criteria of full service airlines (see EI). Also LCC systems would need massive expensive overhaul to fit within network
UL (Sri Lankan) - Still part owned by Emirates although massive falling out. Emirates appointed CEO sacked after refusing to boot passengers off flight for Govt officials. Would put it in the don't touch it category
VN (Vietnam) - Maybe, but I think QF would be vetoing it due to BL (Jetstar Pacific) ownership
My personal view assuming Emirates is a no-go is
EY Etihad
GF Gulf Air (some links to ow)
Jan 17, 2009, 5:59 am
#25
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: VA Velocity, SQ KrisFlyer
Posts: 92
On some of the above.
FJ (Air Pacific) - Part owned by QF. Very small airline. Can't see them spending the money to join
JQ/3K/VF/BL (Jetstar) - Fully/ part owned by QF. An LCC network -- does not fit within the oneworld brand criteria of full service airlines (see EI). Also LCC systems would need massive expensive overhaul to fit within network
UL (Sri Lankan) - Still part owned by Emirates although massive falling out. Emirates appointed CEO sacked after refusing to boot passengers off flight for Govt officials. Would put it in the don't touch it category
VN (Vietnam) - Maybe, but I think QF would be vetoing it due to BL (Jetstar Pacific) ownership
My personal view assuming Emirates is a no-go is
EY Etihad
GF Gulf Air (some links to ow)
FJ (Air Pacific) - Part owned by QF. Very small airline. Can't see them spending the money to join
JQ/3K/VF/BL (Jetstar) - Fully/ part owned by QF. An LCC network -- does not fit within the oneworld brand criteria of full service airlines (see EI). Also LCC systems would need massive expensive overhaul to fit within network
UL (Sri Lankan) - Still part owned by Emirates although massive falling out. Emirates appointed CEO sacked after refusing to boot passengers off flight for Govt officials. Would put it in the don't touch it category
VN (Vietnam) - Maybe, but I think QF would be vetoing it due to BL (Jetstar Pacific) ownership
My personal view assuming Emirates is a no-go is
EY Etihad
GF Gulf Air (some links to ow)
Regarding to Emirates, is that possible for OW to invite EK into the network? That could be a great plus to the current network, especially towards the hole in Africa and a stronger connection bewteen continents.
Jan 17, 2009, 6:43 am
#26
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Austin
Posts: 4,629
Without AA Oneworld would break up and cease to exist. Its not the best airline within the alliance but it is a full service airline.
Jan 17, 2009, 12:01 pm
#27
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP 1.5MM, Asiana Club Silver, KE Morning Calm, Hyatt Platinum, Amtrak Select
Posts: 7,161
JetStar Network (JQ/3K/BL): If OneWorld really have to maintain as a Full-Service only Alliance, then OneWorld should consider to kick AA out.
Regarding to Emirates, is that possible for OW to invite EK into the network? That could be a great plus to the current network, especially towards the hole in Africa and a stronger connection bewteen continents.
Regarding to Emirates, is that possible for OW to invite EK into the network? That could be a great plus to the current network, especially towards the hole in Africa and a stronger connection bewteen continents.
Jan 17, 2009, 12:35 pm
#28
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
Well, at least it operates two-class flights on 1-hour runs within some states like LAX-SFO. That's more than can be said for domestic UK operations of BA!
On that basis, why shouldn't BA be kicked out of OW because of not being full-service even to the degree of AA (within its home market)???
Jan 18, 2009, 3:53 am
#29
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Asia/Europe
Programs: CX, OZ, MU (+AY, DL), Shangri-La, Hilton
Posts: 7,236
Only way to use OW on these routes would be to backtrack to Hongkong or then take a detour via Japan.
Jan 18, 2009, 5:00 am
#30
Join Date: May 2003
Location: DEL
Programs: Mucci du Miel d'Or
Posts: 2,374
But I think this comment above about BA is a bit preposterous. BA's domestic flights may be one class but they offer much more sevice than AA flights of a similar length (hot breakfast on 80 minute flight, free alcohol drinks, free checked baggage for all).
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