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]
Aug 29, 2010, 12:22 am
#169
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I just can't see BR.
With CX/KA/BR oneworld would dominate HKG-TPE.
Also for anyone who thought EY had a future in oneworld.
EY has just signed an agreement with DJ/VA in Australia. QF has responded by dropping all codeshares.
With CX/KA/BR oneworld would dominate HKG-TPE.
Also for anyone who thought EY had a future in oneworld.
EY has just signed an agreement with DJ/VA in Australia. QF has responded by dropping all codeshares.
Aug 29, 2010, 6:01 am
#170
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: QFF
Posts: 5,304
EY coded QF flights are still available for booking on the EY site, even after the date the DJ agreement comes into effect.
Aug 29, 2010, 8:09 am
#171
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Post on Australian Frequent Flyer says this
OK a quick call to #PremiumDesk## and I have the answers.
The QF/EY codeshare agreement ends on 29 Nov 2010, up until then it's business as normal.
The QF/EY codeshare agreement ends on 29 Nov 2010, up until then it's business as normal.
Aug 29, 2010, 9:01 am
#172
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EY is making a mistake, or a statement. Up to your point of view.
It does look like the rumor of EY join SkyTeam more visible now.
Would be interesting to see what GF's response to this.
You either be friends, or enermies in aviation industry. QF is making one more enermy under this Irish CEO's direction.
It does look like the rumor of EY join SkyTeam more visible now.
Would be interesting to see what GF's response to this.
You either be friends, or enermies in aviation industry. QF is making one more enermy under this Irish CEO's direction.
Aug 30, 2010, 10:10 pm
#173
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: London and Singapore
Programs: BA, SQ, GA
Posts: 9
Nothing is impossible in this industry. GA might join OW as far as I concern since their interest in SkyTeam has never been heard again.
But for now joining ST is the most possibility.
While for BR, monopolying a route by an alliance is a norm I guess, the profitable SIN-CGK has been monopolised by Star Alliance, SQ, TY and LH. So never assumed that an airline will not join an alliance for a certain reason.
EY case is obvious that they have drop their intrest in joining OW, Gulf Air has the most chance among any other Middle East airline to join OW since they are already part of the "Global Explorer". But I personally think OW is in urgent need to get a member from SE asia, since they are the only one that do not have a real base in SE Asia.
But for now joining ST is the most possibility.
While for BR, monopolying a route by an alliance is a norm I guess, the profitable SIN-CGK has been monopolised by Star Alliance, SQ, TY and LH. So never assumed that an airline will not join an alliance for a certain reason.
EY case is obvious that they have drop their intrest in joining OW, Gulf Air has the most chance among any other Middle East airline to join OW since they are already part of the "Global Explorer". But I personally think OW is in urgent need to get a member from SE asia, since they are the only one that do not have a real base in SE Asia.
Sep 6, 2010, 2:57 am
#175
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: MIL, PAR
Programs: FB Gold (E+),TK Elite(*A Gold)
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I'm sorry but my feeling is that OW is becoming the club of seriously bankrupted airlines. This year has been the worst for OW:
BA got continous problems with personnel and laid down some of them;
JAL is dying under its debts;
Malev survive;
Mexicana is going away....
In theory this do not impact directly the bill of other allied airlines but the lack of connections due to flight cancellations can seriously harm the power of an hub or the transfer from one to another airline in some transit.
Who can save OW?
The merger between IB and BA is for sure the best thing can happen.
AB is another good thing but it, just my 2 cents, it looks like the weakest alliance (except, maybe on US-UK connections which still represent the backbone of air transportation) even considering the presence of Cathay .
BA got continous problems with personnel and laid down some of them;
JAL is dying under its debts;
Malev survive;
Mexicana is going away....
In theory this do not impact directly the bill of other allied airlines but the lack of connections due to flight cancellations can seriously harm the power of an hub or the transfer from one to another airline in some transit.
Who can save OW?
The merger between IB and BA is for sure the best thing can happen.
AB is another good thing but it, just my 2 cents, it looks like the weakest alliance (except, maybe on US-UK connections which still represent the backbone of air transportation) even considering the presence of Cathay .
Last edited by Squerez; Sep 6, 2010 at 3:04 am
Sep 6, 2010, 5:28 am
#176
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Location: Singapore
Programs: QF LTG, SQ EGTP, Bonvoy LTG
Posts: 4,847
OW is the Anglo-Spanish colonial alliance. Look at it's strength, HKG, UK, USA & Australia all anglo dominated places, then Spain & South America - all spanish dominated. Outside these spheres there's JAL and niche carriers of Finnair, Malev & RJ. Maybe S7, Kingfisher and Air Berlin will assist, but there are significant gaps in big biz markets of mainland China and SE Asia.
Sep 6, 2010, 10:59 am
#177
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Valencia, Spain
Posts: 806
BBC reports today that Willie Walsh, chairman of International Airlines group (formed by merger of BA and IB) has a short-list of 12 airlines that they are potentially targeting for take-overs. None actually identified, but apparently include airlines in India and China.
Presumably if any take-overs do happen, the subject airlines will join Oneworld (if not already in).
Separate speculation as to whether TAM will migrate to OW after merger with LAN.
Added to the already announced joining of S7, AB and Kingfisher, things seem to be looking up for OW, despite recent demise of MX.
Happy Travels.
Presumably if any take-overs do happen, the subject airlines will join Oneworld (if not already in).
Separate speculation as to whether TAM will migrate to OW after merger with LAN.
Added to the already announced joining of S7, AB and Kingfisher, things seem to be looking up for OW, despite recent demise of MX.
Happy Travels.
Sep 14, 2010, 1:56 am
#178
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Looks like BA are trying to sponsor Aer Lingus back into OW - but KLM are doing the same for SkyTeam and UA for Star Alliance.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-0...ys-rivals.html
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-0...ys-rivals.html
Sep 14, 2010, 1:00 pm
#179
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Location: Downers Grove, IL
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BBC reports today that Willie Walsh, chairman of International Airlines group (formed by merger of BA and IB) has a short-list of 12 airlines that they are potentially targeting for take-overs. None actually identified, but apparently include airlines in India and China.
Presumably if any take-overs do happen, the subject airlines will join Oneworld (if not already in).
Separate speculation as to whether TAM will migrate to OW after merger with LAN.
Added to the already announced joining of S7, AB and Kingfisher, things seem to be looking up for OW, despite recent demise of MX.
Happy Travels.
Presumably if any take-overs do happen, the subject airlines will join Oneworld (if not already in).
Separate speculation as to whether TAM will migrate to OW after merger with LAN.
Added to the already announced joining of S7, AB and Kingfisher, things seem to be looking up for OW, despite recent demise of MX.
Happy Travels.
Sep 15, 2010, 8:07 am
#180
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Air China is impossible due to regulator's concern in China as well as government interests.
The only viable option is Hong Kong Airlines which is owned by Hainan Airlines and it is one free market option in Hong Kong/China.