OneWorld

The US carriers are this month expanding their codeshare partnership to cover a further 60 routes.

Alaska Air Group admits its goal to join oneworld by year-end is aggressive, but the company is eager to cement its place in the alliance as well as its partnership with American Airlines.

A weekly round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry as airlines and airports continue to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.

Qatar’s national carrier reinstates flights to Philippine city having not flown there since March 2012.

Alaska Airlines is beefing up its network from San Diego with the addition of three new routes.

Boosting its presence at Los Angeles International is tied to Alaska's plan to join the oneworld alliance.

Qatar Airways has retained a robust network throughout the coronavirus crisis and more routes are scheduled to return over the coming weeks.

If long-standing disagreements could be put aside, an Emirates tie-up with a US airline is possible, Clark says

Nuremberg Airport (NUE) has unveiled a new incentive scheme to support airlines in the recovery period following COVID-19. Routes spoke to MD Michael Hupe and head of route development Christian Kaeser to find out more about the strategy.

British Airways and Qatar Airways have received approval to form a joint venture on routes between Australia, Europe and the UK.

The three global airline alliances—oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance—have jointly called on governments around the world to “evaluate all possible means” to support the industry amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

The oneworld members have reconciled after years of acrimony.

The agreement arrangement will allow Malaysia Airlines passengers to continue flying LATAM after the South American airline exits oneworld.

British Airways and Royal Air Maroc have signed a new codeshare agreement ahead of the Moroccan airline’s entry into the oneworld alliance.

Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are joining forces to form a “West Coast international alliance”.

Alaska Airlines and American Airlines expand their partnership, paving the way for new international routes from Seattle including the first nonstop service to connect to Bengaluru, India.

New longer-range narrowbodies flying transatlantic routes will also be a “game-changer” for the market.

Latin American airlines see more value in independence from alliances, ALTA’s executive director says.

Santiago, Chile-based LATAM Airlines Group plans to leave oneworld alliance on May 1, eight months after SkyTeam member Delta Air Lines took a 20% stake in the Latin American company.

The government is considering subsidizing service to continental Europe.

American Airlines has expanded service between the US and Mexico with the launch of three new routes.

China Southern Airlines will maintain deep cooperation with Skyteam members after leaving the alliance at year’s end.

American Airlines and Royal Air Maroc are seeking to deepen ties as the Moroccan flag carrier prepares to join the Oneworld alliance.

Amid signs that all is not well between some of its members, oneworld explains how it is adapting to meet the changing needs of today’s airlines

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