oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance seek extraordinary support

Speaking on behalf of member airlines, the three global airline alliances oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are jointly calling on governments and stakeholders to take action to alleviate the unprecedented challenges faced by the global airline industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The three global alliances, which represent almost 60 airlines around the world that contribute […]

Qatar Airways takes 9.61% stake in Cathay Pacific

Qatar Airways has acquired a 9.61 per cent stake in Cathay Pacific Airways Limited – adding to stakes it already has in IAG, Meridiana and LATAM Airlines Group. Both Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways already collaborate together as members of the oneworld alliance. Air China Limited and Swire Pacific Limited together continue to hold 74.99 per […]

oneworld CEO to step down later in 2016

Bruce Ashby is to step down as oneworld chief executive officer later this year, after more than five years leading the airline alliance. He has made himself available to stay at oneworld’s helm until June to “enable a seamless handover to his successor”. After accepting his resignation, the oneworld governing board says it has began […]

LATAM signs joint business ventures with American and IAG

LATAM Airlines Group has signed joint business ventures with its oneworld partners, American Airlines and IAG. As a result of the agreement, IAG and American Airlines customers will get access to LATAM’s network of over 100 destinations with more than 1,000 flights a day. LATAM, which consists of LAN and TAM, and its affiliates will […]