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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]
Mar 29, 2017, 12:45 pm
#1141
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: SIN and Medway, UK (so... LCY/LGW/BRU)
Programs: A3 *G, BA OWS, VS Gold, IHG Diamond Amb, Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 749
And Qatar India looks more promising
http://www.livemint.com/Companies/8A...s-amid-Mo.html
http://www.livemint.com/Companies/8A...s-amid-Mo.html
We all know AAB is full of bombastic bull at times. QR is massively short of planes itself that the 100 jet plans for QR India sounds ridiculous.
But, either way, having a Qatar-funded Indian carrier or Vistara would make me a happy camper.
Apr 28, 2017, 6:32 pm
#1142
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Bath, UK
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 1,002
With QR being given the green light by the EU to purchase a 49% stake in Meridiana let's hope they join. They won't immediately add much to the alliance, but with Alitalia in such a precarious situation, Meridiana could potentially grow?
Jul 19, 2017, 3:47 am
#1144
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: AA 1.6MM EXP; UA GS; SPG LTG,Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,477
EY is not OneWorld. But I don't see QR leaving, even given the public commentary from Doug Parker@AA - I mean QR is looking to buy 10% of AA now; maybe more later.
Jul 22, 2017, 4:35 pm
#1145
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London
Posts: 17,007
I agree. QR doesn't care what AA says or does: AA is on the other side of the world. Dropping some codeshares will have almost no impact. QR joined oneworld because it was a profitable idea. They won't leave unless it becomes more expensive than the additional traffic it brings them.
Jul 22, 2017, 7:44 pm
#1146
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
Programs: AA (Plt Pro; 1.5 MM)
Posts: 6,185
Not only is EY not a member of OneWorld, it is canceling its (non-alliance) partnership with AA and increasing its cooperation with DL. So, speculation of course, likely to join SkyTeam.
Sep 1, 2017, 9:46 am
#1147
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 4
AA is considering taking a minority interest in China Southern, looking for codeshare opportunities.
http://www.seattletimes.com/business...-china-gadfly/
I'm not holding my breath; I'd imagine CX would have something pithy to say about it.
http://www.seattletimes.com/business...-china-gadfly/
I'm not holding my breath; I'd imagine CX would have something pithy to say about it.
Sep 1, 2017, 10:24 am
#1148
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: London, United Kingdom
Programs: British Airways Gold
Posts: 2,636
The alliance situation with China Southern, China Eastern and Cathay is a big mess that needs sorting out at some point
China Eastern was the last of the Chinese big three to join an alliance, was leaning towards oneworld but ended up in Skyteam and now has Delta as a shareholder
China Southern has been in Skyteam for a while, now has American as a shareholder
Cathay has been in Oneworld for a while, but doesn't have a deep relationship with other members and has Air China as a major shareholder
China Eastern was the last of the Chinese big three to join an alliance, was leaning towards oneworld but ended up in Skyteam and now has Delta as a shareholder
China Southern has been in Skyteam for a while, now has American as a shareholder
Cathay has been in Oneworld for a while, but doesn't have a deep relationship with other members and has Air China as a major shareholder
Sep 1, 2017, 2:57 pm
#1149
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London
Posts: 17,007
The alliance situation with China Southern, China Eastern and Cathay is a big mess that needs sorting out at some point
China Eastern was the last of the Chinese big three to join an alliance, was leaning towards oneworld but ended up in Skyteam and now has Delta as a shareholder
China Southern has been in Skyteam for a while, now has American as a shareholder
China Eastern was the last of the Chinese big three to join an alliance, was leaning towards oneworld but ended up in Skyteam and now has Delta as a shareholder
China Southern has been in Skyteam for a while, now has American as a shareholder
CX doesn't offer cheap interline feed to its oneworld partners on purpose: access to China is its biggest advantage and there's no reason to give that away.
I think alliances are just going to get messier in future.
Commercial realities don't always sit well with the idealism of dividing the world into three parts.
Last edited by Calchas; Sep 1, 2017 at 3:04 pm
Nov 3, 2017, 9:09 pm
#1150
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Bonvoy, Golden Circle, Marco Polo, MileagePlus, SKYMILES
Posts: 53
http://m.aviationweek.com/awincommer...eaving-skyteam
i have no access right to read full article. What do you guys think CZ will leave Skyteam for oneworld ? CX will allow ?
i have no access right to read full article. What do you guys think CZ will leave Skyteam for oneworld ? CX will allow ?
Nov 15, 2017, 7:59 am
#1151
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: JAX
Programs: Ex-BA/AA/CP/LY staff, BA Executive Club Blue, IHG Diamond, Marriott Silver, Chick-fil-A Red
Posts: 3,588
EI in no hurry…
Also being discussed in When will EI become a full member of Oneworld?
Originally posted by ausbt.com.au
"We have no plans to join oneworld," Aer Lingus CEO Stephen Kavanagh told the European Aviation Conference at Dublin City University yesterday. "We still have to do the business case for joining oneworld."
Instead, Kavanagh said that Aer Lingus would work towards joining the existing alliance between British Airways and American Airlines.
"We have no plans to join oneworld," Aer Lingus CEO Stephen Kavanagh told the European Aviation Conference at Dublin City University yesterday. "We still have to do the business case for joining oneworld."
Instead, Kavanagh said that Aer Lingus would work towards joining the existing alliance between British Airways and American Airlines.
Nov 23, 2017, 7:26 am
#1152
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,188
http://m.aviationweek.com/awincommer...eaving-skyteam
i have no access right to read full article. What do you guys think CZ will leave Skyteam for oneworld ? CX will allow ?
i have no access right to read full article. What do you guys think CZ will leave Skyteam for oneworld ? CX will allow ?
And when BA had the chance to choose between CZ or MU for their domestic connection, they chose MU over CZ, which complicates this matter even further...
CX won't want that to happen, as then it will loses its position of being a connecting carrier between China and the rest of the world
Nov 26, 2017, 8:29 pm
#1153
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QF Gold LTG (ow Saph), HHon Silver, Marriot Gold
Posts: 2,927
Possibly a rehash of the Aviation Week article, but the SCMP is a pretty reputable source.
http://m.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/economy/article/2121660/airline-industry-braces-china-southern-exit-skyteam-alliance
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But either way the situation is messy
BA and QF are closer to MU, although QF does have CZ codeshares
AA closer to CZ
CX with new QR investment and existing CA cross-shareholdings
http://m.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/economy/article/2121660/airline-industry-braces-china-southern-exit-skyteam-alliance
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But either way the situation is messy
BA and QF are closer to MU, although QF does have CZ codeshares
AA closer to CZ
CX with new QR investment and existing CA cross-shareholdings
Nov 26, 2017, 8:42 pm
#1154
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Brexile in ADB
Programs: BA, TK, HHonours, Le Club, Best Western Rewards
Posts: 7,067
Possibly a rehash of the Aviation Week article, but the SCMP is a pretty reputable source.
http://m.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/economy/article/2121660/airline-industry-braces-china-southern-exit-skyteam-alliance
--
But either way the situation is messy
BA and QF are closer to MU, although QF does have CZ codeshares
AA closer to CZ
CX with new QR investment and existing CA cross-shareholdings
http://m.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/economy/article/2121660/airline-industry-braces-china-southern-exit-skyteam-alliance
--
But either way the situation is messy
BA and QF are closer to MU, although QF does have CZ codeshares
AA closer to CZ
CX with new QR investment and existing CA cross-shareholdings
AA
BA
CA
Last edited by Worcester; Nov 26, 2017 at 10:15 pm
Nov 27, 2017, 1:46 am
#1155
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 5,797
Possibly a rehash of the Aviation Week article, but the SCMP is a pretty reputable source.
http://m.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/eco...yteam-alliance
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But either way the situation is messy
BA and QF are closer to MU, although QF does have CZ codeshares
AA closer to CZ
CX with new QR investment and existing CA cross-shareholdings
http://m.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/eco...yteam-alliance
--
But either way the situation is messy
BA and QF are closer to MU, although QF does have CZ codeshares
AA closer to CZ
CX with new QR investment and existing CA cross-shareholdings
Last edited by 1010101; Nov 27, 2017 at 3:26 am