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]
Feb 13, 2020, 12:16 pm
#1336
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
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.
Feb 13, 2020, 4:35 pm
#1337
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QF Gold LTG (ow Saph), HHon Silver, Marriot Gold
Posts: 2,927
I wonder how they will deal with the lounge arrangements for OW elites and premium class flyers when all those flights will be in place? The BA lounge that is more akin to what is expected of a premium lounge doesn't have the capacity, and the AS lounges are nice enough, but still have more domestic than international premium levels of offerings.
I'd think domestic itinerary exclusions would continue for AA/AS status holders
Feb 14, 2020, 4:44 am
#1339
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QF Gold LTG (ow Saph), HHon Silver, Marriot Gold
Posts: 2,927
think that reflects the October 2019 announcement.
https://onemileatatime.com/american-...tnership-cuts/
This changes things
https://onemileatatime.com/american-...tnership-cuts/
This changes things
Feb 14, 2020, 5:48 pm
#1342
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: FIND ME ON TWITTER FOR THE LATEST
Posts: 27,730
I'd argue it's entirely coincidental-- that they were just guessing (since absolutely NO ONE at AA knew about this back then, it only picked up steam once the DL/LA thing happened) *HOWEVER*, that's still more than fair for you to call out the fact that they/you ended up being correct, regardless!
Feb 15, 2020, 6:33 am
#1344
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 6,437
I'd argue it's entirely coincidental-- that they were just guessing (since absolutely NO ONE at AA knew about this back then, it only picked up steam once the DL/LA thing happened) *HOWEVER*, that's still more than fair for you to call out the fact that they/you ended up being correct, regardless!
Feb 15, 2020, 6:58 am
#1345
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 6,437
Feb 17, 2020, 3:17 pm
#1346
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 411
I was quite surprised, but pleasantly so, when Alaska announced an interim to join oneworld. I did notice though that they already partner with quite a few other oneworld members. I wonder if that is why they seem to be targeting joining in a relatively short space of time.
Emirates also seem to partner with a few oneworld airlines - Qantas, JAL, S7, Malaysian and Alaska if/when they join.
I would love to see Emirates join even as a Connect member, but don't imagine it would ever happen.
Emirates also seem to partner with a few oneworld airlines - Qantas, JAL, S7, Malaysian and Alaska if/when they join.
I would love to see Emirates join even as a Connect member, but don't imagine it would ever happen.
Feb 17, 2020, 5:19 pm
#1347
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: AA 1.6MM EXP; UA GS; SPG LTG,Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,477
Mar 21, 2020, 9:50 am
#1350
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: AA EXP/LTP, BA GGL/CCR/GfL, HH D/LTD, SPG/MR Plat/LTP
Posts: 10,076