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]
Mar 6, 2016, 8:04 pm
#1066
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Bonvoy, Golden Circle, Marco Polo, MileagePlus, SKYMILES
Posts: 53
Besides EI, I can't see any airlines will join oneworld in this year.
And I hear some news from a staff who work in Juneyao airlines, they are in process to fulfill the requirement for Star alliance. Where's oneworld???
And I hear some news from a staff who work in Juneyao airlines, they are in process to fulfill the requirement for Star alliance. Where's oneworld???
Apr 29, 2016, 5:08 am
#1067
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 9
I was just checking wikipedia if there is anything new about Aer Lingus as they will rejoin the alliance as IAG took over. Looks like Lion Air (Indonesia) is now on the list as "future member" whats new for me. I know wikipedia is nothing official but why is Lion Air listed?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneworld#Future_members
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneworld#Future_members
Apr 29, 2016, 6:22 am
#1068
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Yokohama (near HND, TYO)
Programs: meltdowngraded from "F" and "C" , Accor Plt, BW Dia, ihg G, UA 0.9999MM
Posts: 1,569
I was just checking wikipedia if there is anything new about Aer Lingus as they will rejoin the alliance as IAG took over. Looks like Lion Air (Indonesia) is now on the list as "future member" whats new for me. I know wikipedia is nothing official but why is Lion Air listed?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneworld#Future_members
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneworld#Future_members
Last edited by O Sora; Apr 29, 2016 at 10:24 am
Apr 29, 2016, 6:26 am
#1069
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London
Posts: 17,007
I was just checking wikipedia if there is anything new about Aer Lingus as they will rejoin the alliance as IAG took over. Looks like Lion Air (Indonesia) is now on the list as "future member" whats new for me. I know wikipedia is nothing official but why is Lion Air listed?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneworld#Future_members
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneworld#Future_members
[Garuda Indonesia was on this list for a while, but managed to get itself removed as a condition of entry to SkyTeam.]
The edit is not cited and as far as I can see it is without foundation in fact.
Apr 29, 2016, 8:46 pm
#1072
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: QFF
Posts: 5,304
I was just checking wikipedia if there is anything new about Aer Lingus as they will rejoin the alliance as IAG took over. Looks like Lion Air (Indonesia) is now on the list as "future member" whats new for me. I know wikipedia is nothing official but why is Lion Air listed?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneworld#Future_members
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneworld#Future_members
It appears that someone in Indonesia added it on the 25th and it was removed this morning.
The same person also edited the Loin Air page, which has just been reversed.
Apr 30, 2016, 1:57 am
#1074
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 9
I cant wait to see another airline join OW thats why i search for news every month but they are so silent. No news from Aer Lingus at all!
As RAM will use Avios and Qatar Airways bought some of its stocks i hope thats another step into OW. Would be nice to have an African carrier.
May 3, 2016, 4:37 pm
#1075
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Unio Europaea
Programs: BA GGL, AS, Hertz Cirque Présidentielle
Posts: 1,445
If I exclude BA, then I can mention that QR, RJ and IB are doing a pretty good job in terms of Africa. Then again it leaves lots of the Francophone countries unserved. AT (i.e. Royal Air Maroc) would be a very potent option in terms of increasing OW coverage in a developing market. QR is tapping into it, but it's all DOH based. Especially *A has an edge with SA, MS and ET, while ST is pretty dependant on AF and especially KQ.
EI is for me mainly of interest for TP runs, while AT I'd apreciate for being able to use more OW for my overnight stays on my trek to collect all countries.
EI is for me mainly of interest for TP runs, while AT I'd apreciate for being able to use more OW for my overnight stays on my trek to collect all countries.
May 5, 2016, 7:50 pm
#1078
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: QFF
Posts: 5,304
It is hard to grow an alliance when the majority of airlines the alliance may want to entice refuse to join any alliance.
May 5, 2016, 8:33 pm
#1079
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 5,797
There's not much left though. Oneworld currently has the biggest airlines in South America, North America, Europe and Australasia on its books. With QR, CX and JL they also have three of the best in the remaining continents. Other than Africa (no decent airlines) and mainland China there isn't much room for expansion.
