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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]
Oct 19, 2015, 11:55 am
#991
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Interjet - 4O - Oneworld?
Just had some extra time so I uncovered this not-so-recent news. But according to the report they plan to join OW by next year. It would be interesting to see how they evolve, if they ever do, into AB-ish.
http://www.jornada.unam.mx/2015/05/21/economia/027n3eco
Maybe Mod could relocate this thread to the oneworld forum for greater discussion. Thanks.
http://www.jornada.unam.mx/2015/05/21/economia/027n3eco
Maybe Mod could relocate this thread to the oneworld forum for greater discussion. Thanks.
Last edited by Gardyloo; Oct 19, 2015 at 12:38 pm
Oct 19, 2015, 12:03 pm
#992
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Just had some extra time so I uncovered this not-so-recent news. But according to the report they plan to join OW by next year. It would be interesting to see how they evolve, if they ever do, into AB-ish.
http://www.jornada.unam.mx/2015/05/21/economia/027n3eco
Maybe Mod could relocate this thread to the oneworld forum for greater discussion. Thanks.
http://www.jornada.unam.mx/2015/05/21/economia/027n3eco
Maybe Mod could relocate this thread to the oneworld forum for greater discussion. Thanks.
Oct 19, 2015, 12:55 pm
#993
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Just had some extra time so I uncovered this not-so-recent news. But according to the report they plan to join OW by next year. It would be interesting to see how they evolve, if they ever do, into AB-ish.
http://www.jornada.unam.mx/2015/05/21/economia/027n3eco
Maybe Mod could relocate this thread to the oneworld forum for greater discussion. Thanks.
http://www.jornada.unam.mx/2015/05/21/economia/027n3eco
Maybe Mod could relocate this thread to the oneworld forum for greater discussion. Thanks.
May 21, 2015: http://www.jornada.unam.mx/2015/05/21/economia/027n3eco
Marketing Director Andrés Martínez Reynoso detailed Interjet already codeshares with AA, BA, IB (as of June) and LA, and also in June would expand flight operations to Colombia, Guatemala and Costa Rica.
My rellies fly Interjet a lot and praise it's roominess and on time performance.
Oct 20, 2015, 1:19 am
#995
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Oneworld needs Royal Air Maroc and Hainan to fill their enormous gaps in Africa and China.
Royal Air Maroc can cover west Africa, Comair has southern Africa, and Qatar can provide decent coverage in the eastern portion of the continent. RAM is a great, high quality airline and would be an excellent asset.
Hainan is pretty much the largest non-affiliated carrier in China at this point and it would be good to have.
I'd also love to see WestJet, Interjet, or Air Tahiti Nui but I think those are less important.
Aer Lingus will obviously be joining in the near future, probably along with Vueling.
Royal Air Maroc can cover west Africa, Comair has southern Africa, and Qatar can provide decent coverage in the eastern portion of the continent. RAM is a great, high quality airline and would be an excellent asset.
Hainan is pretty much the largest non-affiliated carrier in China at this point and it would be good to have.
I'd also love to see WestJet, Interjet, or Air Tahiti Nui but I think those are less important.
Aer Lingus will obviously be joining in the near future, probably along with Vueling.
Oct 20, 2015, 6:36 pm
#996
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LAN/ INTERJET codeshare...
As I had mentioned some months ago....
'Airline Route' reported today that LAN airlines ( including LAN Peru ) starting
25OCT15 will begin codeshare partnership with INTERJET...
Since LAN is OW Partner, this opens interesting possibilities for those
Traveling to/intra Mexico...
I have flown INTERJET and found it to be a pleasant experience, free drinks ( mixed ! )
encluded ....
'Airline Route' reported today that LAN airlines ( including LAN Peru ) starting
25OCT15 will begin codeshare partnership with INTERJET...
Since LAN is OW Partner, this opens interesting possibilities for those
Traveling to/intra Mexico...
I have flown INTERJET and found it to be a pleasant experience, free drinks ( mixed ! )
encluded ....
Oct 22, 2015, 8:42 am
#997
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Bonvoy, Golden Circle, Marco Polo, MileagePlus, SKYMILES
Posts: 53
Qatar Air Mulling Royal Air Maroc Stake to Aid West Africa Push
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The No. 2 Persian Gulf airline has already secured a code-share deal with RAM and would like to bring it into the Oneworld alliance in the "not too distant future," Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said Thursday.
Unquote
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-10-22/qatar-air-mulling-royal-air-maroc-stake-to-aid-west-africa-push
Seems three airlines lining up to join oneworld !
Quote
The No. 2 Persian Gulf airline has already secured a code-share deal with RAM and would like to bring it into the Oneworld alliance in the "not too distant future," Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said Thursday.
Unquote
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-10-22/qatar-air-mulling-royal-air-maroc-stake-to-aid-west-africa-push
Seems three airlines lining up to join oneworld !
Oct 22, 2015, 8:52 am
#998
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Qatar Air Mulling Royal Air Maroc Stake to Aid West Africa Push
Quote
The No. 2 Persian Gulf airline has already secured a code-share deal with RAM and would like to bring it into the Oneworld alliance in the "not too distant future," Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said Thursday.
Unquote
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...st-africa-push
Seems three airlines lining up to join oneworld !
Quote
The No. 2 Persian Gulf airline has already secured a code-share deal with RAM and would like to bring it into the Oneworld alliance in the "not too distant future," Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said Thursday.
Unquote
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...st-africa-push
Seems three airlines lining up to join oneworld !
Oct 23, 2015, 2:34 am
#1000
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Originally Posted by Gulf Times
He (al-Baker) said the airline (Qatar) would “evaluate the case” for buying a stake in Moroccan national carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) to help extend its reach into the under-served travel markets of West Africa and the Sahara.
The airline has already secured a code-share deal with RAM and would like to bring it into the ‘oneworld’ alliance in the “not too distant future,” al-Baker said.
“We’ll evaluate if we can be a partner, a stakeholder, in Royal Air Maroc in the future,” al-Baker said.
The airline has already secured a code-share deal with RAM and would like to bring it into the ‘oneworld’ alliance in the “not too distant future,” al-Baker said.
“We’ll evaluate if we can be a partner, a stakeholder, in Royal Air Maroc in the future,” al-Baker said.
Oct 24, 2015, 5:00 am
#1001
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So if Al Baker is lining up new OW members, he's probably over the U.S. carrier push about unfair competitive advantage to M.E. carriers and plans to stick with OW.
Oct 25, 2015, 3:09 am
#1002
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Of the possible OW candidates listed in the last pages, the contribution of Royal Air Maroc to cover OW white spots of Africa should not be an underestimated asset.
Oct 25, 2015, 5:04 am
#1003
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Yes, I'll be happy to see RAM In OW.
Oct 29, 2015, 10:35 am
#1004
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Royal Air Maroc would cover spots of Africa that are hard to reach even with Star Alliance (for Americans, at least). Even though ET and SA cover a bunch of destinations in West and Central Africa, it can be logistically difficult and exhausting to fly all the way to JNB or ADD and double back.
Oct 29, 2015, 4:15 pm
#1005
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I'm not familiar with RAM... interesting to see that they are a 4-star airline with Skytrax, but get a 3/10 from Skytrax users.
With AS strengthening their ties to EK, I don't think they're thinking about OW in the near future, which may boost WS's chances if they were to go for it.
Now that OW's proclivity for letting only carriers with a proper F class has waned (look at the downsizing of F cabins on all the first-tier members), this should open up more carriers looking to forge ahead with membership. Or perhaps OW should start actively poaching ST and *A members.
With AS strengthening their ties to EK, I don't think they're thinking about OW in the near future, which may boost WS's chances if they were to go for it.
Now that OW's proclivity for letting only carriers with a proper F class has waned (look at the downsizing of F cabins on all the first-tier members), this should open up more carriers looking to forge ahead with membership. Or perhaps OW should start actively poaching ST and *A members.