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Oneworld just recently became more powerful by welcoming the first Mid-east carrier to an alliance, and increased coverage in Southeast Asia will help to fuel its growth.
Malaysia Airlines will become a full member of oneworld on February 1st 2013, adding one of commercial aviation’s most frequent award winners to the world’s leading quality airline alliance.
![Malaysia Airlines 737](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5102/5620820657_922d15762c.jpg)
Mallaysia Airlines will be the alliance’s second aircraft to operate an A380 aircraft. Photo by Simon Clancy.
The national airline of Malaysia received clearance to board oneworld after successfully completing a thorough review of its readiness conducted by Qantas, which is sponsoring its entry into the alliance, with the oneworld central team.
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Tags: alliances, malaysia, malaysia airlines, oneworld