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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]
Dec 14, 2009, 1:02 pm
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The latest OW new member candidate and their possible book rate as below. Please place you bet before the next one announced. 
Gol--1/8
Air Pacific -- 1/50
JetStar -- 1/75
Flybe -- 1/100
Alaska -- 1/119
West Jet/Porter--1/120
Jet Airways --1/125
Air Berlin --1/150
China Eastern -- 1/175
US Airways -- 1/200
Hainan Airlines-- 1/250
Kingfisher -- 1/500
Etihad -- 1/500
El Al--1/1000
Ethitopian--1/2500
Gulf Air -- 1/3000
Gol--1/8
Air Pacific -- 1/50
JetStar -- 1/75
Flybe -- 1/100
Alaska -- 1/119
West Jet/Porter--1/120
Jet Airways --1/125
Air Berlin --1/150
China Eastern -- 1/175
US Airways -- 1/200
Hainan Airlines-- 1/250
Kingfisher -- 1/500
Etihad -- 1/500
El Al--1/1000
Ethitopian--1/2500
Gulf Air -- 1/3000
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Dec 14, 2009, 4:56 pm
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I would rate Jetstar (JQ,3K,VF,BL) as a better chance than Air Pacific.
With competition into Fiji from DJ and JQ, FJ is going to struggle.
Would like to see 9W higher up the list.
And what about other UAE dark horses like GF (Gulf) who has codeshares with some
With competition into Fiji from DJ and JQ, FJ is going to struggle.
Would like to see 9W higher up the list.
And what about other UAE dark horses like GF (Gulf) who has codeshares with some
Dec 14, 2009, 7:37 pm
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The latest OW new member candidate and their possible book rate as below. Please place you bet before the next one announced.
Gol--1/8
Air Pacific -- 1/50
JetStar -- 1/100
Flybe -- 1/100
Air Berlin --1/120
West Jet/Porter--1/120
Jet Airways --1/125
China Eastern -- 1/180
Hainan Airlines-- 1/250
Kingfisher -- 1/500
Etihad -- 1/500
El Al--1/1000
Ethotopian--1/2500
Gol--1/8
Air Pacific -- 1/50
JetStar -- 1/100
Flybe -- 1/100
Air Berlin --1/120
West Jet/Porter--1/120
Jet Airways --1/125
China Eastern -- 1/180
Hainan Airlines-- 1/250
Kingfisher -- 1/500
Etihad -- 1/500
El Al--1/1000
Ethotopian--1/2500
9W would be great for all the reasons already mentioned. I wish SN hadn't slipped to *A, either
Dec 15, 2009, 10:20 am
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Dec 15, 2009, 10:22 am
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Air pacific is in front of JetStar is based on speculation that QF members can earn Status Credit on any Air Pacific flights.
Dec 15, 2009, 7:02 pm
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QF members have always been able to earn SCs on FJ flights as QF owns 46%, Fiji Govt 51%.
QF has publicly stated that it would like to add Jetstar to oneworldexplorer flights
http://www.travelweekly.com.au/PDFRe...ate=16_06_2009
QF has publicly stated that it would like to add Jetstar to oneworldexplorer flights
http://www.travelweekly.com.au/PDFRe...ate=16_06_2009
Qantas is in talks with Oneworld to have Jetstar included in the alliance’s Oneworld Explorer fares. Rob Gurney, group executive Qantas Airlines Commercial, told the Australian Tourism Exchange in Melbourne the airline was keen to add Jetstar to the fare type.
The Qantas off-shoot is currently only available as part of Oneworld’s Global Explorer fare. “We are discussing that with Oneworld at the moment and potentially in the future Jetstar will be added to those products as well,” Gurney said.
The Qantas off-shoot is currently only available as part of Oneworld’s Global Explorer fare. “We are discussing that with Oneworld at the moment and potentially in the future Jetstar will be added to those products as well,” Gurney said.
Dec 16, 2009, 12:21 am
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US? Really?
Much like LX - I still remember getting excited when I heard they were joining, instead there is a relatively large hole in central Europe which I'm not sure Malev fills (although I haven't flown them...). For that reason alone, Air Berlin would be great.
Much like LX - I still remember getting excited when I heard they were joining, instead there is a relatively large hole in central Europe which I'm not sure Malev fills (although I haven't flown them...). For that reason alone, Air Berlin would be great.
Dec 17, 2009, 5:25 am
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QF members have always been able to earn SCs on FJ flights as QF owns 46%, Fiji Govt 51%.
QF has publicly stated that it would like to add Jetstar to oneworldexplorer flights
http://www.travelweekly.com.au/PDFRe...ate=16_06_2009
QF has publicly stated that it would like to add Jetstar to oneworldexplorer flights
http://www.travelweekly.com.au/PDFRe...ate=16_06_2009
But if you put the more likely target behind another most likely but more-or-less likely target, you have better chance to a profit.ANother thing is Air Pacific is full service where as Jet|Star is self service.
Dec 17, 2009, 6:23 am
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As US was not part of the *A group who were granted immunity on TATL routes I would say there is a fairly good chance they might defect. Remember that up until US joined *A, they had very strong ties to BA, AA and QF. In fact a QP membership still allowed US lounge access until fairly recently.
Dec 17, 2009, 12:46 pm
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As US was not part of the *A group who were granted immunity on TATL routes I would say there is a fairly good chance they might defect. Remember that up until US joined *A, they had very strong ties to BA, AA and QF. In fact a QP membership still allowed US lounge access until fairly recently.
Dec 18, 2009, 4:26 am
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Dec 18, 2009, 6:06 am
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There are serious holes on the SE of the US.
US would plug those holes nicely.
US would plug those holes nicely.
As US was not part of the *A group who were granted immunity on TATL routes I would say there is a fairly good chance they might defect. Remember that up until US joined *A, they had very strong ties to BA, AA and QF. In fact a QP membership still allowed US lounge access until fairly recently.
Apr 29, 2010, 9:46 am
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The latest odd
Hainan Airlines-- 1/50
Gol--1/100
US Airways -- 1/200
Shenzhen Airlines -- 1/250
El Al--1/250
Air Pacific -- 1/500
JetStar -- 1/500
Ethitopian--1/500
Malaysia -- 1/800
JetBlue-- 1/800
Flybe -- 1/1000
Etihad -- 1/1000
Alaska -- 1/1500
West Jet/Porter--1/1500
Jet Airways --1/1500
Gulf Air -- 1/1500
Air Berlin --1/1500
Air Mauritious -- 1/2000
China Eastern -- (now ST member)
Kingfisher -- (Already signed MOU with OneWorld)
Additional info:
1>, The candidate with lowest book rate may not be the first to sign up with OneWorld
2>, The candidates with odd over 500 should not be considered as possible OW members. However their position may change following unexpected news come into press.
3>, You should watch those between 1/500-1/1000 (exluding) closely.
Gol--1/100
US Airways -- 1/200
Shenzhen Airlines -- 1/250
El Al--1/250
Air Pacific -- 1/500
JetStar -- 1/500
Ethitopian--1/500
Malaysia -- 1/800
JetBlue-- 1/800
Flybe -- 1/1000
Etihad -- 1/1000
Alaska -- 1/1500
West Jet/Porter--1/1500
Jet Airways --1/1500
Gulf Air -- 1/1500
Air Berlin --1/1500
Air Mauritious -- 1/2000
China Eastern -- (now ST member)
Kingfisher -- (Already signed MOU with OneWorld)
Additional info:
1>, The candidate with lowest book rate may not be the first to sign up with OneWorld
2>, The candidates with odd over 500 should not be considered as possible OW members. However their position may change following unexpected news come into press.
3>, You should watch those between 1/500-1/1000 (exluding) closely.
Last edited by IC6A; Apr 29, 2010 at 9:55 am Reason: Additional Info