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!
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Who will be the next oneworld member? + New membership announcements [merged]
Jul 18, 2015, 10:34 pm
#963
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Aer Lingus was a member of oneworld, it left when it went downmarket to compete with Ryan Air..
Will mean IAG now has 2 budget airlines in its group - Lingus and Vueling.
I suspect with hindsight they regret selling Go Fly to 3i, who onsold it to Easyjet at a motza profit
Will mean IAG now has 2 budget airlines in its group - Lingus and Vueling.
I suspect with hindsight they regret selling Go Fly to 3i, who onsold it to Easyjet at a motza profit
Jul 21, 2015, 2:54 am
#964
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 5,797
Aer Lingus was a member of oneworld, it left when it went downmarket to compete with Ryan Air..
Will mean IAG now has 2 budget airlines in its group - Lingus and Vueling.
I suspect with hindsight they regret selling Go Fly to 3i, who onsold it to Easyjet at a motza profit
Will mean IAG now has 2 budget airlines in its group - Lingus and Vueling.
I suspect with hindsight they regret selling Go Fly to 3i, who onsold it to Easyjet at a motza profit
Sep 10, 2015, 10:09 am
#967
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If Royal Air Maroc were to join oneworld, it would be a great coup, as it would open up service to many African destinations that are otherwise very difficult to reach on points. Though I recall reading something a while back that they were in serious discussions to join *A.
Sep 10, 2015, 10:37 am
#968
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If Royal Air Maroc were to join oneworld, it would be a great coup, as it would open up service to many African destinations that are otherwise very difficult to reach on points. Though I recall reading something a while back that they were in serious discussions to join *A.
In November 2014, Senior Vice President of Royal Air Maroc Habiba Laklalech told media she "believes Oneworld is the alliance which appears most compatible with Royal Air Maroc's developments" and the airline is exploring alliance options
http://upgrd.com/blogs/doublewidesfl...embership.html
Sep 10, 2015, 11:14 am
#969
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In November 2014, Senior Vice President of Royal Air Maroc Habiba Laklalech told media she "believes Oneworld is the alliance which appears most compatible with Royal Air Maroc's developments" and the airline is exploring alliance options
http://upgrd.com/blogs/doublewidesfl...embership.html
http://upgrd.com/blogs/doublewidesfl...embership.html
Sep 21, 2015, 11:50 pm
#971
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Sep 22, 2015, 12:20 am
#972
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Sep 22, 2015, 2:28 am
#975
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