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]
Jan 17, 2020, 8:54 am
#1321
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
It is one of the most extensive networks for Africa. So people traveling regularly between Africa and the US or China will be in a position to get status easily. Assuming business class of course.
Jan 17, 2020, 9:39 am
#1322
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
1 April 2020 join date announced for Royal Air Maroc
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...maroc-oneworld
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...maroc-oneworld
Feb 12, 2020, 2:16 am
#1324
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: London
Programs: BAEC gold, Marriott gold, Hilton gold
Posts: 1,923
Last edited by jahason; Feb 12, 2020 at 5:21 am
Feb 13, 2020, 7:08 am
#1326
Join Date: Nov 2018
Programs: Enrich
Posts: 449
Well, didn't see this coming, a total surprise
Alaska planning to join by next summer 2021
Newsroom - Alaska Airlines, American Airlines Announce New West Coast International Alliance: Alaska?s West Coast Network to Connect With American?s Long-Haul Flying to Create More Choice for Travelers - American Airlines Group, Inc.
Alaska planning to join by next summer 2021
Newsroom - Alaska Airlines, American Airlines Announce New West Coast International Alliance: Alaska?s West Coast Network to Connect With American?s Long-Haul Flying to Create More Choice for Travelers - American Airlines Group, Inc.
Feb 13, 2020, 7:22 am
#1327
Moderator, OneWorld
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: SEA
Programs: RAA RIP; AA ExEXP
Posts: 11,803
Well, didn't see this coming, a total surprise
Alaska planning to join by next summer 2021
Newsroom - Alaska Airlines, American Airlines Announce New West Coast International Alliance: Alaska?s West Coast Network to Connect With American?s Long-Haul Flying to Create More Choice for Travelers - American Airlines Group, Inc.
Alaska planning to join by next summer 2021
Newsroom - Alaska Airlines, American Airlines Announce New West Coast International Alliance: Alaska?s West Coast Network to Connect With American?s Long-Haul Flying to Create More Choice for Travelers - American Airlines Group, Inc.
Route map including Virgin America routes inherited by AS.
AA also announced it's starting SEA-BLR (!) next year.
Last edited by Gardyloo; Feb 13, 2020 at 7:28 am
Feb 13, 2020, 7:37 am
#1330
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: DCA, EGE, IAD
Programs: MR LTT, BA Gold, AA LTP, UA Silver
Posts: 6,078
AS Joining OW Summer 2021
Starting Summer 2021:
- Earn and redeem Alaska Mileage Plan miles on all oneworld airlines.
- Alaska elites will enjoy privileges, including priority boarding, premium seating, baggage benefits and more when you fly on American Airlines or any oneworld airline.
- MVP Gold and MVP Gold 75k members can access 650 lounges within the oneworld® airline network.
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...er-overview:AA
Feb 13, 2020, 9:39 am
#1332
Moderator, OneWorld
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: SEA
Programs: RAA RIP; AA ExEXP
Posts: 11,803
AA will also start SEA-LHR next year, alongside BA's existing service. Evidently the route's a cash cow for BA owing to the number of business travelers as well as a big leisure market.
Feb 13, 2020, 11:32 am
#1334
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,035
OW news release---> https://www.oneworld.com/news/2020-0...n-the-alliance
oneworld welcomes Alaska Airlines’ intention to join the alliance
13 February 2020
oneworld® is delighted with the announcement that Alaska Airlines intends to join the alliance by summer 2021, and its plans to form a US West Coast international alliance with oneworld founding member American Airlines.
Once approved, oneworld membership will allow Alaska Mileage Plan loyalty members to earn and redeem miles through oneworld member airlines’ extensive global network.
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13 February 2020
oneworld® is delighted with the announcement that Alaska Airlines intends to join the alliance by summer 2021, and its plans to form a US West Coast international alliance with oneworld founding member American Airlines.
Once approved, oneworld membership will allow Alaska Mileage Plan loyalty members to earn and redeem miles through oneworld member airlines’ extensive global network.
<snip>
Feb 13, 2020, 11:56 am
#1335
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
Well, didn't see this coming, a total surprise
Alaska planning to join by next summer 2021
Newsroom - Alaska Airlines, American Airlines Announce New West Coast International Alliance: Alaska?s West Coast Network to Connect With American?s Long-Haul Flying to Create More Choice for Travelers - American Airlines Group, Inc.
Alaska planning to join by next summer 2021
Newsroom - Alaska Airlines, American Airlines Announce New West Coast International Alliance: Alaska?s West Coast Network to Connect With American?s Long-Haul Flying to Create More Choice for Travelers - American Airlines Group, Inc.
I'm pretty sure the BLR and LHR flights will be the first LH international flights for AA not from a one of their hubs, at least in many, many years..