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]
Feb 25, 2013, 4:19 pm
#481
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,421
However, Indigo does not even have a loyalty program. I don't see how they can blend in. The only realistic candidate from India would be Jet Airways.
Another practical issue is that an India-based carrier would lead to huge influx of elites and overcrowding in lounges at major destinations. Therefore, one should be admitted only upon the condition that they build extra lounges at airports like LHR and NYC. (Same would be true of China based carriers.)
Quality carriers from smaller countries seems to be the better strategy for now.
Another practical issue is that an India-based carrier would lead to huge influx of elites and overcrowding in lounges at major destinations. Therefore, one should be admitted only upon the condition that they build extra lounges at airports like LHR and NYC. (Same would be true of China based carriers.)
Quality carriers from smaller countries seems to be the better strategy for now.
as for overcrowding Oneworld has the most lounges per passenger carried
and by your definition should not AA be building lounges in expensive HKG?!!
Feb 25, 2013, 4:55 pm
#482
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: UA Mileage Plus: Premier Silver
Posts: 340
S7 does indeed have a FF program, though I can't speak to how good or bad it is.
http://www.s7.ru/home/priority/ffpAb...t#.USv5yjCRXoI
http://www.s7.ru/home/priority/ffpAb...t#.USv5yjCRXoI
Feb 25, 2013, 6:18 pm
#483
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
Programs: AA (Plt Pro; 1.5 MM)
Posts: 6,185
Of course, AA should have lounges in major airports it flies to, LHR, NRT etc. Which it does. Even if it didn't, as a founding member of OW it would be grandfathered in.
Feb 26, 2013, 1:31 am
#484
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,421
hence the flaw in your argument
Feb 26, 2013, 8:41 am
#485
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
Programs: AA (Plt Pro; 1.5 MM)
Posts: 6,185
I see. 
That would certainly be a flawed argument, but I didn't make it.
Re Indigo, I said it does not have FF program so not attractive candidate. Of course IMHO, and others may disagree.
I also said that the only possibility for OW to look at (not realistic possibility, mind you) would be Jet Airways and the lounge comment was in that context. Perhaps it did not come through clearly.
If you disagree with me on anything, you are right. Let's leave at that and move on.
That would certainly be a flawed argument, but I didn't make it.Re Indigo, I said it does not have FF program so not attractive candidate. Of course IMHO, and others may disagree.
I also said that the only possibility for OW to look at (not realistic possibility, mind you) would be Jet Airways and the lounge comment was in that context. Perhaps it did not come through clearly.
If you disagree with me on anything, you are right.
Let's leave at that and move on.
Last edited by aktchi; Feb 26, 2013 at 8:47 am
Mar 7, 2013, 9:18 am
#487
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Duchy of Milan
Programs: BA Gold, TK Elite, AZ CFP
Posts: 1,857
Today's announcement, which follows a thorough review by LATAM Airlines Group of its alliance strategy, comes as oneworld's undergoes its biggest expansion drive for five years, with the addition of:
airberlin, Europe's seventh largest airline, in March 2012.
Malaysia Airlines, one of South East Asia's most frequent award winners, on 1 February 2013.
Qatar Airways in the year ahead, as the first of the Big Three Gulf carriers to join any of the global airline alliances.
SriLankan Airlines, also in the year ahead, as the first airline in the subcontinent to join any of the global airline alliances.
The proposed switch from Star to oneworld by US Airways as it combines with oneworld founder member American Airlines as part of their planned merger, subject to necessary approvals.
I think this means they're full as 15 airlines are a good number and we won't see new members for a while.
This is my impression and interpretation, what do you think?
airberlin, Europe's seventh largest airline, in March 2012.
Malaysia Airlines, one of South East Asia's most frequent award winners, on 1 February 2013.
Qatar Airways in the year ahead, as the first of the Big Three Gulf carriers to join any of the global airline alliances.
SriLankan Airlines, also in the year ahead, as the first airline in the subcontinent to join any of the global airline alliances.
The proposed switch from Star to oneworld by US Airways as it combines with oneworld founder member American Airlines as part of their planned merger, subject to necessary approvals.
I think this means they're full as 15 airlines are a good number and we won't see new members for a while.
This is my impression and interpretation, what do you think?
Mar 7, 2013, 9:34 am
#488
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,477
Today's announcement, which follows a thorough review by LATAM Airlines Group of its alliance strategy, comes as oneworld's undergoes its biggest expansion drive for five years, with the addition of:
airberlin, Europe's seventh largest airline, in March 2012.
Malaysia Airlines, one of South East Asia's most frequent award winners, on 1 February 2013.
Qatar Airways in the year ahead, as the first of the Big Three Gulf carriers to join any of the global airline alliances.
SriLankan Airlines, also in the year ahead, as the first airline in the subcontinent to join any of the global airline alliances.
The proposed switch from Star to oneworld by US Airways as it combines with oneworld founder member American Airlines as part of their planned merger, subject to necessary approvals.
I think this means they're full as 15 airlines are a good number and we won't see new members for a while.
This is my impression and interpretation, what do you think?
airberlin, Europe's seventh largest airline, in March 2012.
Malaysia Airlines, one of South East Asia's most frequent award winners, on 1 February 2013.
Qatar Airways in the year ahead, as the first of the Big Three Gulf carriers to join any of the global airline alliances.
SriLankan Airlines, also in the year ahead, as the first airline in the subcontinent to join any of the global airline alliances.
The proposed switch from Star to oneworld by US Airways as it combines with oneworld founder member American Airlines as part of their planned merger, subject to necessary approvals.
I think this means they're full as 15 airlines are a good number and we won't see new members for a while.
This is my impression and interpretation, what do you think?
1>, Emirates (yes I know)
2>, Air China or China Eastern (Difficult task. But plenty star defectors around)
3>, Jetairways or Air India (Nobody likes AI but it is useful to bring up some business and useful to fill the hole. If Iberia is allowed in oneworld I do not see why AI is not allowed)
Then I would say oneworld has the best network covered.
Mar 7, 2013, 10:09 am
#489
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 3,513
I would add three to complement the full circle:
1>, Emirates (yes I know)
2>, Air China or China Eastern (Difficult task. But plenty star defectors around)
3>, Jetairways or Air India (Nobody likes AI but it is useful to bring up some business and useful to fill the hole. If Iberia is allowed in oneworld I do not see why AI is not allowed)
Then I would say oneworld has the best network covered.
1>, Emirates (yes I know)
2>, Air China or China Eastern (Difficult task. But plenty star defectors around)
3>, Jetairways or Air India (Nobody likes AI but it is useful to bring up some business and useful to fill the hole. If Iberia is allowed in oneworld I do not see why AI is not allowed)
Then I would say oneworld has the best network covered.
Mar 7, 2013, 10:59 am
#490
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Duchy of Milan
Programs: BA Gold, TK Elite, AZ CFP
Posts: 1,857
I would add three to complement the full circle:
1>, Emirates (yes I know)
2>, Air China or China Eastern (Difficult task. But plenty star defectors around)
3>, Jetairways or Air India (Nobody likes AI but it is useful to bring up some business and useful to fill the hole. If Iberia is allowed in oneworld I do not see why AI is not allowed)
Then I would say oneworld has the best network covered.
1>, Emirates (yes I know)
2>, Air China or China Eastern (Difficult task. But plenty star defectors around)
3>, Jetairways or Air India (Nobody likes AI but it is useful to bring up some business and useful to fill the hole. If Iberia is allowed in oneworld I do not see why AI is not allowed)
Then I would say oneworld has the best network covered.
2> I think a Chinese carrier in oneworld is much more a political issue, let's see if with the renovation of government board something happens.
3> I agree with you and I think this would be the most likely market to be added
4> I'd like to have an African carrier in oneworld, the growth of the continent is impressive and I think it's time to have one, like Arik Air (I've never flown with them but looking at data it seems a good candidate)
Mar 7, 2013, 11:04 am
#491
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: HKG, VCE, CAN
Programs: CX MPO
Posts: 585
I would add three to complement the full circle:
1>, Emirates (yes I know)
2>, Air China or China Eastern (Difficult task. But plenty star defectors around)
3>, Jetairways or Air India (Nobody likes AI but it is useful to bring up some business and useful to fill the hole. If Iberia is allowed in oneworld I do not see why AI is not allowed)
Then I would say oneworld has the best network covered.
1>, Emirates (yes I know)
2>, Air China or China Eastern (Difficult task. But plenty star defectors around)
3>, Jetairways or Air India (Nobody likes AI but it is useful to bring up some business and useful to fill the hole. If Iberia is allowed in oneworld I do not see why AI is not allowed)
Then I would say oneworld has the best network covered.
Mar 7, 2013, 11:11 am
#492
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Location: HKG, VCE, CAN
Programs: CX MPO
Posts: 585
not political, but rather plain old money talk. * and ST have the full weight of their core franco/german members establishment backing. It would take a more concerted effort by the corresponding OW UK/US core members to sway a mainland airline into the alliance.
Mar 8, 2013, 2:20 am
#493
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: AA Lifetime PLT , BA Silver , BD RIP , HH Gold, SPG / Marriott PLT , EF Subscriber
Posts: 6,703
1> I'd like it too, but we both know it's impossible
2> I think a Chinese carrier in oneworld is much more a political issue, let's see if with the renovation of government board something happens.
3> I agree with you and I think this would be the most likely market to be added
4> I'd like to have an African carrier in oneworld, the growth of the continent is impressive and I think it's time to have one, like Arik Air (I've never flown with them but looking at data it seems a good candidate)
2> I think a Chinese carrier in oneworld is much more a political issue, let's see if with the renovation of government board something happens.
3> I agree with you and I think this would be the most likely market to be added
4> I'd like to have an African carrier in oneworld, the growth of the continent is impressive and I think it's time to have one, like Arik Air (I've never flown with them but looking at data it seems a good candidate)
Mar 8, 2013, 3:57 am
#494
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QF Gold LTG (ow Saph), HHon Silver, Marriot Gold
Posts: 2,927
Umm, Air China (Star) and Cathay Pacific (oneworld) have had large (+30%) cross-shareholdings in each other for years, yet this hasn't caused any alliance shifts.
Mar 8, 2013, 5:37 am
#495
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Posts: 4,477
