US Airway today has joined oneworld as the merger between American Airlines and US Airways continue, interesting connections and destinations are beginning to open up. US Airways Airbus A321 taxing at Chicago O'Hare Looking around, the list of international services make interesting reading from/to Philadelphia and Charlotte-Douglas: Regular … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways joins oneworld – offers double miles bonus offer
If you're jumping for joy that Qatar Airways has joined oneworld, there could be more reasons to if you're needing more miles (or whatever your mileage currency is called). Qatar Airways is offering DOUBLE MILES on all routes for two and a half months. Collection of the doubler miles begins on 15th November 2013, and ends 31st January 2014. There are three important … [Read more...]
LAN Colombia will Join Oneworld from 1st October.
LAN is made up of lots of bits of LAN (LAN Argentina, LAN Ecuador and LAN Peru) have all joined oneworld, and now LAN Columbia will join the airline alliance. LAN merged with TAM, and these have yet to be integrated. LAN Columbia serves 23 airports with a mixture of Boeing 737s Boeing 767s, Airbus A320s and Bombardier Dash8-200s, with 3.7 million passengers in 2012. … [Read more...]
British Airways adds priority boarding as a Bronze benefit
Priority boarding does have its pluses - normally as a first grab for the overhead bins, or the first bus if you're stuck at Gate A10 at Heathrow. In the past, this was extended to First, Club World, Club Europe, BA Executive Club Gold and Silver Members, and OneWorld Elites. Now, BA Executive Club Bronze members and Oneworld Ruby (the lowest tier in the Oneworld elite … [Read more...]
OpenSkies to join oneworld as an affiliate
In the section that is marked "Why did it take so long?" British Airways French Transatlantic unit - OpenSkies is to join oneworld as an affiliate carrier. Oneworld cardholders from other airlines apart from British Airways will be able to earn and redeem miles on BA Openskies services, as well as earning tier points. For those holders with Oneworld Emerald they will also … [Read more...]
It’s confirmed. Qatar Airways to join oneworld
After much huffing and puffing, denials, it appears Qatar Airways is finally joining oneworld. Its membership status is member elect as it prepares to joying the alliance, with a time-frame to full membership in 12-18 months. British Airways will be mentoring Qatar Airways transition into oneworld. Qatar is the first of the big three Gulf Airlines to make an actual … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic joins the fare sale party (so do AA… and Star at last)
It seems sale season is in full swing with Virgin Atlantic joining the party. Like the British Airways sale, the main sale runs to the 25th September, with availability limited on various routes. There is also availability in Upper Class cabin on some routes - with different end dates to the Upper Class sale. I've noted them down for you in the notes section after each area … [Read more...]
Air Berlin to commence Berlin – Chicago route
It's looking like Air Berlin is going to try another US expansion with the introduction of a Berlin to Chicago O'Hare route. The route (due to commence on 23rd March 2013) will be the first direct link between the city, operating as follows: AB7420 DEPART BER 10:00 ARRIVE ORD 12:10 AB7421 DEPART ORD 15:25 ARRIVE BER 07:00+1 Booked Equipment: Airbus A330-200 Schedule … [Read more...]
SriLankan Airlines to join OneWorld… huh?
In what seems like a move to cover more of the Asia region, OneWorld is inviting SirLankan Airlines to the alliance. I'm still trying to work this out, but this is looking like a cover move after the Kingfisher Airlines debacle without actually having to have a member airline in India itself, whilst increasing the OneWorld footprint. The airline will formally join … [Read more...]
Malaysia Airlines on target for end of year membership of Oneworld
Malaysia Airlines are forging ahead with its membership of Oneworld, and is due to join the alliance towards the end of the year. Already readying for their first Airbus A380 to be delivered, and have been creating codeshares with fellow Oneworld partners such as Cathay Pacific, Dragonair and Royal Jordanian. For passengers, there is a new benifit - increased hand luggage … [Read more...]
