About oneworld
The world’s premier airline alliance
The oneworld® alliance includes some of world’s leading airlines and 20 affiliated carriers. Together, these airlines operate nearly 10,000 daily flights to more than 800 destinations across the globe.
oneworld was the first global alliance to introduce inter-line ticketing between member airlines, which means you enjoy smooth transfers and greater flexibility across the entire network.
Plus, as a frequent flyer member of our partner airlines you can earn and redeem points on eligible oneworld flights, and extend your rewards and privileges throughout the alliance.
History
oneworld was established in 1998 by founding alliance members American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and Qantas.
The alliance has since grown to include Finnair and Iberia in 1999, LAN in 2000, Japan Airlines and Royal Jordanian in 2007 and S7 Airlines in 2010.
In March 2012, airberlin and its Austrian-based affiliate, NIKI, joined oneworld adding almost 70 destinations including 18 in Germany. For oneworld airberlin's addition makes Germany a home market for the alliance-stepping up competition for the sum 200,000,000 passengers per year flying to, from and within Europe's biggest economy.
There are currently two members elect – Kingfisher Airlines and Malaysia Airlines – both of which are expected to become full oneworld members in 2012.
Awards
oneworld has enjoyed widespread global recognition for its service and performance via a number of prestigious industry awards, including:
- World's Best Airline Alliance 2011 -- Skytrax World Airline Awards
- World's Best Airline Alliance 2010 – as voted by almost 18 million travellers from over 100 countries in the Skytrax World Airline Awards
- World's Leading Airline Alliance 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 – as voted by more than 180,000 travel agents and travel professionals worldwide
- Best Airline Alliance 2010 – Global Traveler Magazine
- Best Airline Alliance 2002, 2004, 2005 – Business Traveller Magazine
Individual oneworld member airlines have also received the following awards:
Skytrax World Airline Awards 2011
- Best Airline North Europe: Finnair
- Best Trans-Pacific Airline: Cathay Pacific
- World's Best Regional Airline: Dragonair (Cathay Pacific affiliate)
- Best Regional Airline North America: American Eagle
- Best Regional Airline Asia: Dragonair (Cathay Pacific affiliate)
- Best Airline Central Asia/India: Kingfisher Airlines (member elect)
- Best Service Staff Central Asia/India: Kingfisher Airlines (member elect)
- Best First Class Seats: Cathay Pacific
- Best Business Class Lounges: British Airways
Airline Business’ Strategy Awards 2011
- Environment Category: British Airways
- Technology Category: Qantas
Global Traveler Annual Survey Awards 2010
- Best Airline for First Class: Cathay Pacific
- Best Airline for Business Class: British Airways
- Best Airline to Australia/New Zealand: Qantas
- Best Domestic First Class: American Airlines
Business Traveller Awards 2010
- Best Shorthaul Airline: British Airways
- Best Frequent Flyer Programme: British Airways
World Travel Awards 2011
- World's Best Airline Alliance
World Travel Awards 2010
- World Leading Airline Economy Class: Cathay Pacific
- North America's Leading Airline: American Airlines
Arabian Business Achievements Awards 2010
- Airline of the Year: Royal Jordanian
OAG Airline Industry Awards 2009
- Best Airline Australia and Pacific: Qantas
- Best Airline Central/South America/Caribbean: LAN
Global Traveler Tried and Tested Awards 2009
- Best Business Class: British Airways
- Best US Domestic First Class: American Airlines
- Best Airline Australasia: Qantas