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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:
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 dont have a specific timeline. Were working as quickly as we can," he said.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/trave...-ceo/94064688/
We dont have a specific timeline. Were 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]
#1396
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QF Gold LTG (ow Saph), HHon Silver, Marriot Gold
Posts: 2,927
Another article on Starlux JX
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...rline-alliance
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...rline-alliance
#1397
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: CDG
Programs: SK Gold, AF Gold, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 3,683
I really hope that Air Serbia (JU) will consider joining OW at some point. The Etihad Partners debacle is coming to an end with virtually all members bankrupted and EY itself running around in circles. *A is out of the question due to the strong presence of LH Group in the Balkans, while RO would most likely strongly object to JU joining Sky Team (even though JU cooperates extensively with AF and KL). Most importantly, JU is the only airline in the region offering decent (i.e. daily) connections to virtually every capital and secondary city in the Balkans, the latter being a glaring gap in OW coverage. Finally, there is a historical precedent for JU funneling their US traffic through LHR (even though this has lately shifted to CDG and AMS), so BA would likely get some extra feed from BEG's catchment area, which is significant.
One can dream 😊
One can dream 😊
#1398
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 2,015
#1399
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 20,920
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Serbia
<snip>
Ownership structure
Originally, Air Serbia was jointly owned by the Government of Serbia, which held a 51 percent share interest, and Etihad Airways, which owned a 49 percent share interest and management control.[27] On 30 December 2020, Government of Serbia bought up 31% from Etihad, and thus currently holds 82% share interest.
<snip>
Ownership structure
Originally, Air Serbia was jointly owned by the Government of Serbia, which held a 51 percent share interest, and Etihad Airways, which owned a 49 percent share interest and management control.[27] On 30 December 2020, Government of Serbia bought up 31% from Etihad, and thus currently holds 82% share interest.
<snip>
#1400
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: CDG
Programs: SK Gold, AF Gold, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 3,683
EY has been virtually kicked out of management, fleet planning has been moved back to BEG and the state is actively increasing its share in the airline. The fleet is typical for Euro-Mediterranean routes, a mix of A320 series and ATRs, plus one A330 for long-haul to JFK, with PEK and YYZ on the cards for 2022. So I don't really see anything in the above post that would prevent them from joining OW?
#1401
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QF Gold LTG (ow Saph), HHon Silver, Marriot Gold
Posts: 2,927
AA with a $200m investment in G3 Gol.
While it's notionally an LCC, it's more of a hybrid with a loyalty program, some onboard f&b and Economy+ cabins.
It's also more recently transitioned to the SabreSonic booking engine.
While it's notionally an LCC, it's more of a hybrid with a loyalty program, some onboard f&b and Economy+ cabins.
It's also more recently transitioned to the SabreSonic booking engine.
#1402
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kuwait (KW)
Programs: Qatar Airways, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 2,696
It appears Oman Air [WY] is looking to join oneworld - theyve approached Akbar Al Baker to ask for coaching in their application to the alliance.
WY is small, operating 47 jets to 34 destinations, but as an Oman resident, I welcome the added connectivity.
khabah
WY is small, operating 47 jets to 34 destinations, but as an Oman resident, I welcome the added connectivity.
khabah
#1403
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Bonvoy, Golden Circle, Marco Polo, MileagePlus, SKYMILES
Posts: 53
It appears Oman Air [WY] is looking to join oneworld - theyve approached Akbar Al Baker to ask for coaching in their application to the alliance.
WY is small, operating 47 jets to 34 destinations, but as an Oman resident, I welcome the added connectivity.
khabah
WY is small, operating 47 jets to 34 destinations, but as an Oman resident, I welcome the added connectivity.
khabah
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle...up-2021-09-26/
Happy to see WY like to join oneworld.
#1405
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 2,015
It appears Oman Air [WY] is looking to join oneworld - theyve approached Akbar Al Baker to ask for coaching in their application to the alliance.
WY is small, operating 47 jets to 34 destinations, but as an Oman resident, I welcome the added connectivity.
WY is small, operating 47 jets to 34 destinations, but as an Oman resident, I welcome the added connectivity.
#1406
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Watchlisted by the prejudiced, en route to purgatory
Programs: Just Say No to Fleecing and Blacklisting
Posts: 102,103
#1407
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QF Gold LTG (ow Saph), HHon Silver, Marriot Gold
Posts: 2,927
Discussion about the new ITA Airlines (born from the ashes of Alitalia (Ed))
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...-star-alliance
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...-star-alliance
Last edited by moa999; Oct 19, 2021 at 4:34 pm
#1409
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QF Gold LTG (ow Saph), HHon Silver, Marriot Gold
Posts: 2,927
Corrected.
Albeit if ABB convinces ITA to join, you could argue it's related to both.
Another kind of nothing new article
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...world-alliance
Albeit if ABB convinces ITA to join, you could argue it's related to both.
Another kind of nothing new article
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...world-alliance
#1410
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 2,015
Discussion about the new ITA Airlines (born from the ashes of Alitalia (Ed))
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...-star-alliance
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...-star-alliance