Feb 23, 2016, 9:28 am
Last edit by: JAXBA
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!
.
Who will be the next oneworld member? + New membership announcements [merged]
Jun 3, 2013, 7:29 am
#571
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,086
http://www.business-standard.com/art...0700233_1.html
Hopefully this develops and Indigo joins Oneworld- they are nearly carrying 1 in 3 Indian passengers so they will be a good member to add
Hopefully this develops and Indigo joins Oneworld- they are nearly carrying 1 in 3 Indian passengers so they will be a good member to add
"However, unlike in the Jet-Etihad code sharing where both the parties were full-service carriers, in this case, Qatar is a full-service player and IndiGo a low-cost carrier (LCC). Typically, there are difficulties in forging such an agreement between an LCC and a full-service player, given the varying needs of the two models."
Jun 4, 2013, 2:38 am
#572
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 20,993
More rumors:- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/etiha...on-ceo-aa.html
Jun 4, 2013, 4:45 am
#573
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Bonvoy, Golden Circle, Marco Polo, MileagePlus, SKYMILES
Posts: 53
Royal Air Maroc will join oneworld?
This is the source from France news that, Royal Air Maroc will join oneworld. Anyone can translate for me? coz, i dont understand.
Thanks
Source:
http://www.lesoir-echos.com/la-ram-d...conomie/74279/
Thanks
Source:
http://www.lesoir-echos.com/la-ram-d...conomie/74279/
Jun 4, 2013, 5:10 am
#574
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Bonvoy, Golden Circle, Marco Polo, MileagePlus, SKYMILES
Posts: 53
anyone can translate to me? about Royal Air Maroc will join oneworld
http://www.lesoir-echos.com/la-ram-d...conomie/74279/
http://www.lesoir-echos.com/la-ram-d...conomie/74279/
Jun 4, 2013, 5:41 am
#575
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,477
More rumors:- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/etiha...on-ceo-aa.html
But then again, EY and QR were part of Gulf Air long time ago. So if that happens it won't surprise me.
Jun 4, 2013, 6:47 am
#578
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Duchy of Milan
Programs: BA Gold, TK Elite, AZ CFP
Posts: 1,857
Good question!
If the news is true and EY joins I can see it as a sort of merge between QR and EY in order to challenge EK which could form with QF out of OW and eventually LH a big alliance maybe entering in star.
This would be the worst scenario in my opinion, if they have to add another Gulf carrier it should be EK which may form the merge with QR that Al Baker wants.
Furthermore EY has strong code shares with ST members.
In any case it will be a mess
If the news is true and EY joins I can see it as a sort of merge between QR and EY in order to challenge EK which could form with QF out of OW and eventually LH a big alliance maybe entering in star.
This would be the worst scenario in my opinion, if they have to add another Gulf carrier it should be EK which may form the merge with QR that Al Baker wants.
Furthermore EY has strong code shares with ST members.
In any case it will be a mess
Jun 4, 2013, 8:14 am
#579
Moderator, OneWorld
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: SEA
Programs: RAA RIP; AA ExEXP
Posts: 11,795
This is the source from France news that, Royal Air Maroc will join oneworld. Anyone can translate for me? coz, i dont understand.
Thanks
Source:
http://www.lesoir-echos.com/la-ram-d...conomie/74279/
Thanks
Source:
http://www.lesoir-echos.com/la-ram-d...conomie/74279/
I've gone ahead and used an online translator (Bing) for this page so Anglophones can read it. I'm also combining this thread with the existing speculative "next member" thread.
Translation here.
Gardyloo
Oneworld moderator
Jun 4, 2013, 9:33 am
#581
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Duchy of Milan
Programs: BA Gold, TK Elite, AZ CFP
Posts: 1,857
Let's wait for the official announcement but it's likely they'll be sponsored by Iberia
Jun 4, 2013, 10:45 am
#582
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: United Arab Emirates & Arizona, USA
Programs: UA MM/1P, EK Au, QR, TK, Marriott Life Ti, Hilton Dia, IC Dia, Hyatt Glob, Accor Pt, Shangri-La
Posts: 4,521
Good question!
If the news is true and EY joins I can see it as a sort of merge between QR and EY in order to challenge EK which could form with QF out of OW and eventually LH a big alliance maybe entering in star.
This would be the worst scenario in my opinion, if they have to add another Gulf carrier it should be EK which may form the merge with QR that Al Baker wants.
Furthermore EY has strong code shares with ST members.
In any case it will be a mess
If the news is true and EY joins I can see it as a sort of merge between QR and EY in order to challenge EK which could form with QF out of OW and eventually LH a big alliance maybe entering in star.
This would be the worst scenario in my opinion, if they have to add another Gulf carrier it should be EK which may form the merge with QR that Al Baker wants.
Furthermore EY has strong code shares with ST members.
In any case it will be a mess
It would seem that QR would have the most to lose (along with BA, QF, and EK (assuming that EK would lobby QF to oppose an entry by EY)) by EY joining oneworld; if Al-Baker has enough of a vision that, in the long run, alliance would strengthen both carriers, it might be possible to allow EY in, but I don't see it happening, either.
Jun 4, 2013, 11:17 am
#583
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Duchy of Milan
Programs: BA Gold, TK Elite, AZ CFP
Posts: 1,857
All this talk of a merger between QR and either EK or EY seems far-fetched. All are owned by their respective governments, with fierce economic and tribal rivalries. I don't see it.
It would seem that QR would have the most to lose (along with BA, QF, and EK (assuming that EK would lobby QF to oppose an entry by EY)) by EY joining oneworld; if Al-Baker has enough of a vision that, in the long run, alliance would strengthen both carriers, it might be possible to allow EY in, but I don't see it happening, either.
It would seem that QR would have the most to lose (along with BA, QF, and EK (assuming that EK would lobby QF to oppose an entry by EY)) by EY joining oneworld; if Al-Baker has enough of a vision that, in the long run, alliance would strengthen both carriers, it might be possible to allow EY in, but I don't see it happening, either.
If EY joins oneworld would have the strongest position in the Middle East, the same ST has in China.
I don't see a real benefit to have EY into oneworld, in terms of network and geographical position it wouldn't add anything.
IMO EK would fit better, but I can't understand why they'd want another member from the gulf. I'd focus much more on recruiting a Chinese airline and fill the gap in the region which are underserved.
Jun 6, 2013, 12:24 am
#584
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,421
I doubt QANTAS will leave Oneworld
they cannot go to star
Singapore airlines is heavily invested into Virgin
they cannot go to Sky Team- Delta and Virgin have a very strong relationshi[
it is silly considering Oneworld dominates the corporate travel market
and they cannot go alone- cause well they are an end rather than a transit market
also EK relationship recently has shown to not have improved QANTAS financial performance so that relationship may thaw
they cannot go to star
Singapore airlines is heavily invested into Virgin
they cannot go to Sky Team- Delta and Virgin have a very strong relationshi[
it is silly considering Oneworld dominates the corporate travel market
and they cannot go alone- cause well they are an end rather than a transit market
also EK relationship recently has shown to not have improved QANTAS financial performance so that relationship may thaw