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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]
#33
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 6,437
#35
Join Date: Mar 2002
Programs: QF Platinum (OW Emerald); QF Lifestime Silver; BD Diamond Club Gold (*A Gold)
Posts: 4,786
The same issue never appears to have bothered BA, even though, comparatively, it doesn't have the same hard product to boast about. When it comes to arrogance, Brits and the Singaporeans (at least the state) are good bedfellows
#36
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: AA EXP/LTP, BA GGL/CCR/GfL, HH D/LTD, SPG/MR Plat/LTP
Posts: 10,076
At least we all know candidates not to pick!
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle5651516.ece
Cheers
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle5651516.ece
Cheers
#38
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: HKG, VCE, CAN
Programs: CX MPO
Posts: 585
two are the most meaningful members to get into:
- Jet Airways (+ Kingfisher);
- Malaysian
plus maybe Vietnam Airlines.
the rest can be let to be easy fodder for the two others evil empires
- Jet Airways (+ Kingfisher);
- Malaysian
plus maybe Vietnam Airlines.
the rest can be let to be easy fodder for the two others evil empires
#39
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: ORY/PCT
Programs: AA 1MM, AF Plat, VS Gold, Hyatt Glob, Sixt Diamond, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 1,150
I'd love to see an African airline join. ET would be ideal but since it looks like its going to Star we may be stuck with waiting for Arik to expand or to poach ET. And an Indian airline like Jet would be a great addition.
But thinking a little closer to home what do folks think about Oneworld going after Porter (PD)? Its a top quality airline and is growing. Or does the cozying up between WestJet and AA/BA/CX nix any thought of Porter?
Porter has a great hub at YTZ and already fly to Boston, Chicago and NYC. Granted they would likely have to move from MDW to ORD. And it would be tough for them to move into LGA but AA has 12 nonstops weekdays LGA-YYZ and three JFK-YYZ. So in theory AA and PD could work out a deal. With AC threatening to pry its way into YTZ PD might welcome an alliance with AA/OW.
But thinking a little closer to home what do folks think about Oneworld going after Porter (PD)? Its a top quality airline and is growing. Or does the cozying up between WestJet and AA/BA/CX nix any thought of Porter?
Porter has a great hub at YTZ and already fly to Boston, Chicago and NYC. Granted they would likely have to move from MDW to ORD. And it would be tough for them to move into LGA but AA has 12 nonstops weekdays LGA-YYZ and three JFK-YYZ. So in theory AA and PD could work out a deal. With AC threatening to pry its way into YTZ PD might welcome an alliance with AA/OW.
#40
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Bath, UK
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 1,002
Anyone heard anything more about any potential Chinese partners? That big gap is a real concern!
Africa - seems Arik is the most viable. With them starting JFK service to compliment LHR and JNB that would at last allow a direct Africa - North America link. And from all the accounts I have heard, their quality is up there with the best in Africa.
Africa - seems Arik is the most viable. With them starting JFK service to compliment LHR and JNB that would at last allow a direct Africa - North America link. And from all the accounts I have heard, their quality is up there with the best in Africa.
#41
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Canada
Programs: BA Silver; AF-KLM Silver; SPG Plat; Fairmont Plat
Posts: 11
I'd love to see an African airline join. ET would be ideal but since it looks like its going to Star we may be stuck with waiting for Arik to expand or to poach ET. And an Indian airline like Jet would be a great addition.
But thinking a little closer to home what do folks think about Oneworld going after Porter (PD)? Its a top quality airline and is growing. Or does the cozying up between WestJet and AA/BA/CX nix any thought of Porter?
Porter has a great hub at YTZ and already fly to Boston, Chicago and NYC. Granted they would likely have to move from MDW to ORD. And it would be tough for them to move into LGA but AA has 12 nonstops weekdays LGA-YYZ and three JFK-YYZ. So in theory AA and PD could work out a deal. With AC threatening to pry its way into YTZ PD might welcome an alliance with AA/OW.
But thinking a little closer to home what do folks think about Oneworld going after Porter (PD)? Its a top quality airline and is growing. Or does the cozying up between WestJet and AA/BA/CX nix any thought of Porter?
Porter has a great hub at YTZ and already fly to Boston, Chicago and NYC. Granted they would likely have to move from MDW to ORD. And it would be tough for them to move into LGA but AA has 12 nonstops weekdays LGA-YYZ and three JFK-YYZ. So in theory AA and PD could work out a deal. With AC threatening to pry its way into YTZ PD might welcome an alliance with AA/OW.
Meanwhile Westjest has, in the past few months, hinted that they might - someday - be interested in acquiring PD. (Sorry, I don't have the links for these articles handy).
A combined Westjet-Porter would be well positioned to join either OW or ST.
Also, I don't think Porter, in OW, would necessarily have to switch from MDW to ORD. YYZ-ORD is already well served by AA. YTZ-MDW provides more choice for the downtown Toronto passengers. Perhaps, though, WRT to operations at Boston, if AA continues to cut back at that airport, they might pull BOS-YYZ (the only other current competition to AC) and instead codeshare with PD. Does anyone know how profitable AA's BOS-YYZ service is these days?
#42
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: PHX/SFO/LAX
Programs: AA-EXP (1.7MM), BA-Slvr, HH-Diamond
Posts: 7,784
The way its looking now, GOL is a serious possibility. They just signed a codeshare with IB which means BA wont be too far away. They already have a deal with AA, and somewhere I read that they're looking to work with MX.
In Africa, Arik is a good choice. However, I always worry about the bouts of violence in Nigeria. I'd prefer an airline based in Ghana(ACC). I would also look at TAAG. They're getting their act together and would provide a good Africa to S. America link.
OW also needs to double their efforts in getting WJ into the alliance now they're up and running on Sabre. AA isn't sponsoring anyone right now, so they have the resources.
In light of all that, I think AB (Air Berlin) should be OW's biggest priority as far as new partners. It would give OW the central continental partner they've been missing since the LX partnership.
In Africa, Arik is a good choice. However, I always worry about the bouts of violence in Nigeria. I'd prefer an airline based in Ghana(ACC). I would also look at TAAG. They're getting their act together and would provide a good Africa to S. America link.
OW also needs to double their efforts in getting WJ into the alliance now they're up and running on Sabre. AA isn't sponsoring anyone right now, so they have the resources.
In light of all that, I think AB (Air Berlin) should be OW's biggest priority as far as new partners. It would give OW the central continental partner they've been missing since the LX partnership.
#43
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Tallinn / Isle of Man
Programs: Finnair Platinum; Intercontinental Ambassador
Posts: 578
I would second Flybe. Flying 100+ sectors a year on Flybe it would be a very welcomed addition to a useful loyalty program. Also it would add a significant chunk of possibilities to oneworld in Europe.
#44
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: GRU
Programs: FB Plat, SA *S, RG Gold
Posts: 70
Maybe Gol?
"Oneworld is looking to increase further its footprint in Latin America, particularly in Brazil, where Gol is among the potential membership candidates with which it is in discussions, ATWOnline learned last week as the alliance welcomed Mexicana in Mexico City. "Brazil is an important market for us, and Gol is obviously a significant player. They have made great strides in the past two years and, like in India and China, we keep channels open to everyone to review continually our options and their strategy," oneworld Managing Partner John McCulloch said.
He did not confirm the talks with Gol, but ATWOnline understands that discussions are "in an early stage" and that no announcement is imminent. Gol recently signed extensive bilaterals with oneworld members American Airlines and Iberia. LAN Airlines is oneworld's other Latin American member. Brazilian flag carrier TAM committed to Star Alliance last year (ATWOnline, Oct. 8, 2008), and SkyTeam Chairman Leo van Wijk confirmed in June that his alliance has talked with Gol as well (ATWOnline, May 26).
by Cathy Buyck"
Source: ATW
He did not confirm the talks with Gol, but ATWOnline understands that discussions are "in an early stage" and that no announcement is imminent. Gol recently signed extensive bilaterals with oneworld members American Airlines and Iberia. LAN Airlines is oneworld's other Latin American member. Brazilian flag carrier TAM committed to Star Alliance last year (ATWOnline, Oct. 8, 2008), and SkyTeam Chairman Leo van Wijk confirmed in June that his alliance has talked with Gol as well (ATWOnline, May 26).
by Cathy Buyck"
Source: ATW
#45
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: LONDON
Programs: CX DM, BA G4L, QR PLT, EK PLT, Hyatt CourtesyC, HH DM, SQ PPS, BonvoyTit, UK, VS, UA, DL, AA
Posts: 1,715
Seriously if OW got its act together and got one of the private airlines from India on board, they could fill a huge gap. AI will join *A but given how long that is going to take, if they jumped in on 9W or IT asap, they could even be operational Alliance members before AI actually startes offering * benefits.