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]
Oct 19, 2021, 7:28 pm
#1411
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Bonvoy, Golden Circle, Marco Polo, MileagePlus, SKYMILES
Posts: 53
oneworld in membership talks with "several airlines"
The alliance chairman says there’s always more room at the Oneworld table, beginning with Oman Air.
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...world-alliance
The alliance chairman says there’s always more room at the Oneworld table, beginning with Oman Air.
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...world-alliance
Oct 20, 2021, 6:26 pm
#1412
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: YYZ,FCO,ATH
Programs: AZ MilleMiglia, AF/KLM Flying Blue, A3 Miles & Bonus
Posts: 91
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
Jan 4, 2022, 10:34 pm
#1413
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kuwait (KW)
Programs: Qatar Airways, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 2,712
According to this interview with Oman Air's CEO, Oman Air "is in the process to become a member of the global Oneworld Alliance and hopes to reach that goal by the end of 2022."
Seems very ambitious, particularly since a formal invitation hasn't been sent out by oneworld, nor has an official application been made by WY.
khabah
Seems very ambitious, particularly since a formal invitation hasn't been sent out by oneworld, nor has an official application been made by WY.
khabah
Jan 7, 2022, 3:39 am
#1414
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 6,437
Apr 13, 2022, 12:38 am
#1416
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Saipan, MP 96950 USA (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands = the CNMI)
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton Silver. Life: UA .57 MM, United & Admirals Clubs (spousal), Marriott Platinum
Posts: 15,039
oneworld in membership talks with "several airlines"
The alliance chairman says there’s always more room at the Oneworld table, beginning with Oman Air.
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...world-alliance
The alliance chairman says there’s always more room at the Oneworld table, beginning with Oman Air.
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...world-alliance
Despite concerns about service quality not being up to par with alliance standards, for those who often travel to the Philippines, this would be a great earning and redemption opportunity.
🌴 🎶 💚 🤠 🇵🇭
Apr 15, 2022, 3:29 pm
#1417
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: 3,586
Apr 15, 2022, 5:01 pm
#1418
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: CGK
Posts: 2,375
Several commenters to the linked article refer to Philippine Airlines (PR), after it emerges from bankruptcy.
Despite concerns about service quality not being up to par with alliance standards, for those who often travel to the Philippines, this would be a great earning and redemption opportunity.
🌴 🎶 💚 🤠 🇵🇭
Despite concerns about service quality not being up to par with alliance standards, for those who often travel to the Philippines, this would be a great earning and redemption opportunity.
🌴 🎶 💚 🤠 🇵🇭
Apr 17, 2022, 2:26 am
#1419
Join Date: May 2013
Location: MAD
Programs: IB+, BAEC
Posts: 3,105
Apr 19, 2022, 1:44 pm
#1420
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Moscow
Programs: Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond AMB
Posts: 1,756
Does this belong here?
S7 suspends OW membership: https://www.s7.ru/en/home/about/oneworld.dot
S7 suspends OW membership: https://www.s7.ru/en/home/about/oneworld.dot
Apr 19, 2022, 4:22 pm
#1421
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,016
Does this belong here?
S7 suspends OW membership: https://www.s7.ru/en/home/about/oneworld.dot
S7 suspends OW membership: https://www.s7.ru/en/home/about/oneworld.dot
But no news announcement
https://www.oneworld.com/
https://www.oneworld.com/members
Advisory: oneworld and S7 Airlines have agreed to a suspension of S7 Airlines' membership in the alliance effective 19 April 2022, until further notice.
Apr 19, 2022, 5:46 pm
#1422
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Bonvoy, Golden Circle, Marco Polo, MileagePlus, SKYMILES
Posts: 53
Does this belong here?
S7 suspends OW membership: https://www.s7.ru/en/home/about/oneworld.dot
S7 suspends OW membership: https://www.s7.ru/en/home/about/oneworld.dot
May 15, 2022, 6:18 pm
#1423
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QF Gold LTG (ow Saph), HHon Silver, Marriot Gold
Posts: 2,927
Looks like another problematic situation in Latin America.
GOL and Avianca have announced a merger.
https://www.reuters.com/business/aer...up-2022-05-11/
AA has been getting close to GOL since LATAM left and invested $200m just months ago, but Avianca is close to United.
GOL and Avianca have announced a merger.
https://www.reuters.com/business/aer...up-2022-05-11/
AA has been getting close to GOL since LATAM left and invested $200m just months ago, but Avianca is close to United.
May 16, 2022, 1:34 pm
#1424
Join Date: May 2013
Location: MAD
Programs: IB+, BAEC
Posts: 3,105
I always thought both Avianca and Copa together in *A didn't make too much sense. I suspect one of them will probably defect to OW at some point. Avianca does have a relationship with IB, so that may be some influence. https://www.iberia.com/us/iberiaplus...ights/avianca/
Jun 20, 2022, 7:37 am
#1425
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Programs: Finnair (AY) Platinum, Air France Silver, Tallink Club One Silver :)
Posts: 1,655
Oman Air will join the #oneworldalliance, further strengthening the premier #airline alliance’s leading position in the #MiddleEast.
Oman Air’s entry into #oneworld will provide even more flight options and benefits for customers planning global travel across the alliance’s members.
The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman serves 41 destinations in more than 20 territories.
Oman Air To Join oneworld | oneworld
Not sure it will bring much to AY in terms of connections, but always good to have more opportunities in earning/redeeming points.
One clear
benefit will be access to their lounge in BKK. Used it for the shower when the AY Diners Club card still existed.
Oman Air’s entry into #oneworld will provide even more flight options and benefits for customers planning global travel across the alliance’s members.
The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman serves 41 destinations in more than 20 territories.
Oman Air To Join oneworld | oneworld
Not sure it will bring much to AY in terms of connections, but always good to have more opportunities in earning/redeeming points.
One clear
benefit will be access to their lounge in BKK. Used it for the shower when the AY Diners Club card still existed.
Last edited by NewbieRunner; Jun 20, 2022 at 9:32 am Reason: Merged consecutive posts by same member