Oneworld will gain two new member airlines this year

2025 will see two more airlines join the ranks of the Oneworld alliance, along with the possibility of more Oneworld-branded lounges opening their doors. Fiji Airways will upgrade its Oneworld Connect partner status to become a full Oneworld member. “We already have substantial relationships such as codeshares with most of the four founding members of Oneworld, so becoming a full member will take it to another level,” Fiji Airways CEO Andre Viljoen has previously shared with Executive Traveller, adding that the Pacific carrier has a “desire to become a full member to get access to the full benefits.” The elevated benefits will include access to any Oneworld lounge when flying with Fiji Airways – including codeshares with other Oneworld members – for business class travellers and frequent flyers. Fiji Airways is also on track to roll out the AAdvantage loyalty program of Oneworld founding member American Airlines as its own rewards scheme. Oman Air – like Fiji Airways, a relatively small but well-regarded carrier – will take its seat at the Oneworld table on 30 June. The Muscat-based airline views 2025 as a year for cautious growth, with a pair of new Boeing 787s joining its fleet and a possible return to Singapore. Qantas has already established a partnership with Oman Air, unlocking business and economy fares to Muscat and beyond – including Europe – at top-value Classic Reward rates. Hawaiian Airlines is expected to be next in line to join Oneworld, following a US$1.9bn buyout by Alaska Airlines. The merger of the Seattle- and Honolulu-based carriers will result in what Alaska describes as “a single operation with two public-facing brands, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines,” each operating from its respective hub.<br/>