Articles tagged “oneworld”

Airlines

Finnair Appoints New CEO, Topi Manner Leaving Airline on Monday

The incoming chief executive inherits a company which has had its business model uprooted by the Russian airspace closure.

Finnair Appoints New CEO, Topi Manner Leaving Airline on Monday

Airlines

Oneworld Alliance, Explained

After moving above Sky Team to second in the “Big 3” of airline alliances, the next few years are more likely to be about staying put than targeting the top spot.

Oneworld Alliance, Explained

Airlines

Finnair Strikes Deal With Qatar Airways to Unlock New Markets

A logical tie-up from these oneworld airlines, and new northern gateways should generate some cash for both parties since the closure of Russian airspace.

Finnair Strikes Deal With Qatar Airways to Unlock New Markets

Airline Weekly

Qatar Airways Poised to Expand Post-Pandemic Routes Through New Partnerships

Qatar Airways Poised to Expand Post-Pandemic Routes Through New Partnerships

Airlines

Longtime Holdout Alaska Airlines Joining Oneworld Signals Renewed Importance of Alliances

The airline industry was increasingly writing off global alliances before the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Now, the tables appear to be turning with Alaska Airlines accelerating its membership into Oneworld despite the crisis and carriers increasingly depending on their partners for global reach.

Longtime Holdout Alaska Airlines Joining Oneworld Signals Renewed Importance of Alliances

Airlines

American Airlines and Qatar Airways Agree to Make Up and Work Together Again

Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways probably take some government help. But many airlines take indirect subsidies. The Gulf trio is nowhere near as evil as depicted in recent rhetoric by U.S. carriers. American made the right decision in renewing this codeshare agreement.

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Alaska Airlines Joins Oneworld Alliance: What That Means for Flights Out of Seattle

Alaska Airlines startled the airline world by announcing it will enter the Oneworld global alliance. It also plans to coordinate more deeply with American, especially after American launches London and Bangalore flights from Seattle. But will the two be able to compete with powerhouse Delta, which also flies internationally from Seattle?

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American Airlines and China Southern Launch Frequent Flyer Partnership

American's loyalty members may no longer have to worry about the mixed messages coming from China Southern and its plans to join the Oneworld Alliance. With a new partnership, frequent flyers on both carriers will now be able to reap benefits — with or without China Southern playing a role in Oneworld.

Airlines

Oneworld Woos Airlines to Connect With Less Than Full Membership

There's much to expect from Oneworld in its 20th year of service, but partners joining with Connect status may be the most interesting development to watch for.

Oneworld Woos Airlines to Connect With Less Than Full Membership

Airlines

Oneworld Stays Cool on China Southern Joining Alliance

Oneworld executives don't seem too keen on China Southern joining the alliance any time soon, but as an alternative, the Chinese carrier may be able to join as a Connect partner. For Oneworld passengers, that will at least extend loyalty benefits to connecting flights.