The proposed alliance between the two national flag carriers and Star Alliance partners would see Air China operate a new direct Beijing-Auckland service, in addition to Air New Zealand continuing its existing Shanghai-Auckland service.
Read moreTAM Airlines and US Airways Complete Oneworld Induction
Airlines March 31, 2014
TAM and US Airways significantly expand the oneworld alliance in many key areas. Together, they increase the number of passengers carried annually across the alliance network by a third, adding another 120 million customers a year.
Read moreThe national airline of Malaysia has received clearance to become a full member of oneworld after successfully completing a thorough review of its readiness conducted by Qantas Airways, which is sponsoring Malaysia Airlines’ entry into the alliance, with the oneworld central team.
Read moreAir Berlin to Be Inducted into Oneworld Alliance in March
Airlines February 2, 2012
Air Berlin will officially become a full member of the oneworld alliance on Tuesday, March 20, adding Europe’s sixth-largest carrier to the alliance. Austrian airline Niki, also a member of the Air Berlin group, will join oneworld at the same time as an affiliate member.
Read moreEtihad Airways Becomes Air Berlin’s Biggest Shareholder, in Strategic Alliance Move
Airlines December 20, 2011
According to reports from Europe, Etihad Airways is paying only €72.9 million ($94.9 million) to buy 27.03 per cent of Air Berlin, Europe ’s sixth-largest airline, in addition to the 2.99 per cent pre-dilution shareholding it already owned in the carrier.
Read moreAssuming it survives its current financial difficulties, Indian carrier Kingfisher Airlines will become part of the oneworld global airline alliance with effect from February 10, 2012.
Read moreEthiopian Airlines Joins the Star Alliance
Airlines December 13, 2011
At a ceremony held at Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport on December 13, the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board has welcomed Ethiopian Airlines as the alliance’s third carrier based on the African continent.
Read moreAustralia Gives Draft Approval for SIA-Virgin Australia Alliance
Airlines October 13, 2011
The ACCC is expected to make its final ruling following public comments on the proposal. The two airlines are also awaiting approval from the Competition Commission of Singapore.
Read moreIndia’s Kingfisher Airlines became a member-elect of the oneworld Alliance on June 7 after completing a formal membership agreement with the alliance.
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