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]
Nov 24, 2022, 3:07 am
#1442
Join Date: May 2013
Location: MAD
Programs: IB+, BAEC
Posts: 3,104
CZ was probably going to join anyway, but CX being a shell of its former self probably bolsters the case for them to join. Will still be odd having alliance partner hubs so close to each other but they really do serve quite different markets.
Nov 24, 2022, 3:25 am
#1443
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QF Gold LTG (ow Saph), HHon Silver, Marriot Gold
Posts: 2,927
Indeed, if it happens wouldn't be surprised to see CZ try and buy Air China's stake in CX (CA and CX have cross shareholdings in each other).
And possibly even try to squeeze out the British (Swire with 42%). Qatar also has 10% in CX from a few years ago
And possibly even try to squeeze out the British (Swire with 42%). Qatar also has 10% in CX from a few years ago
Last edited by moa999; Nov 24, 2022 at 3:55 am
Jun 9, 2023, 2:04 pm
#1444
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: 3,581
Rumours of finally a date for EI bouncing around in this discussion on the EI forum: Aer Lingus possibly fully joining Oneworld in Q2 2025
Jun 17, 2023, 9:53 am
#1446
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: SFO
Programs: AS MVPG 75k, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Plat, Kenya Airways Gold
Posts: 224
it’s basically a question of when not if at this point. Both QR and WB have indicated they want it to happen and with QR investing so much it just makes sense.
Aug 19, 2023, 5:11 pm
#1447
Join Date: Jul 2019
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 101
MIAT (Mongolian Airlines) CEO seems to have gone on CNN (video in this article) and said that they are “actively” working to join oneworld connect. Happy to see more airlines (possibly) joining…
Aug 19, 2023, 6:52 pm
#1448
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: 14,994
Here is a link to a list of OM (MIAT) cities served, including former destinations marked as such.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List...s_destinations
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List...s_destinations
Aug 20, 2023, 9:10 am
#1449
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LHR/SEA/YVR
Programs: BAEC G/*O E
Posts: 917
MIAT (Mongolian Airlines) CEO seems to have gone on CNN (video in this article) and said that they are “actively” working to join oneworld connect. Happy to see more airlines (possibly) joining…
Aug 21, 2023, 10:29 am
#1450
Join Date: Jul 2019
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 101
Don't get me wrong, I agree with the principle that "the more, the merrier," but I fail to see how either of the parties will benefit. MIAT doesn't serve a single destination not already covered by multiple OW members, as indicated by the current flight map. This is unlike FJ, which flies to several island nations. On the other hand, MIAT already codeshares with CX and JL. News article suggests that UBN could be a gateway to Russia, but the challenge here is that MIAT doesn't fly anywhere in Russia, unlike QR, RJ, and AT.
Aug 21, 2023, 12:11 pm
#1451
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Juneau, Alaska.
Programs: AS 75K;BA Silver;AA G;HH Dia;HY Glob
Posts: 15,793
Don't get me wrong, I agree with the principle that "the more, the merrier," but I fail to see how either of the parties will benefit. MIAT doesn't serve a single destination not already covered by multiple OW members, as indicated by the current flight map. This is unlike FJ, which flies to several island nations. On the other hand, MIAT already codeshares with CX and JL. News article suggests that UBN could be a gateway to Russia, but the challenge here is that MIAT doesn't fly anywhere in Russia, unlike QR, RJ, and AT.
Aug 21, 2023, 10:30 pm
#1453
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 20,987
Wikipedia
-->https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingg...tional_Airport
-->https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIAT_Mongolian_Airlines
No oneworld airlines listed (wikipedia is not always up to date)
With 7 aircraft in the fleet would not/could not add much to OW
-->https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingg...tional_Airport
-->https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIAT_Mongolian_Airlines
No oneworld airlines listed (wikipedia is not always up to date)
With 7 aircraft in the fleet would not/could not add much to OW
Aug 23, 2023, 3:01 am
#1454
Join Date: May 2013
Location: MAD
Programs: IB+, BAEC
Posts: 3,104
If people aren't aware, they're planning on flying to the US relatively soon. If they get into OW, I'd guess go to LAX, if not, then maybe SFO.
https://www.flightglobal.com/air-tra...154407.article
https://www.flightglobal.com/air-tra...154407.article
Aug 26, 2023, 2:17 am
#1455
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NRT / HND
Programs: AA EXP, NH Plat, Former UA 1K
Posts: 5,632
If people aren't aware, they're planning on flying to the US relatively soon. If they get into OW, I'd guess go to LAX, if not, then maybe SFO.
https://www.flightglobal.com/air-tra...154407.article
https://www.flightglobal.com/air-tra...154407.article
