The global OneWorld airline alliance has formally celebrated its 25th anniversary.
OneWorld’s chairman, its member airline CEOs and the alliance’s new CEO praised OneWorld’s growth record and increasing customer relevance at a press briefing during the IATA AGM in Dubai.
OneWorld is now a strong global alliance of 13 leading airlines, namely: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian and SriLankan Airlines.
Founded in 1999 by American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas, OneWorld will triple in size by 2025, expanding from the original four founding members to 15 in the next twelve months, with Oman Air and Fiji Airways joining the alliance as full members.
OneWorld CEO Nat Pieper said: “Our priority is to consistently deliver an exceptional travel experience, a best-in-class journey every step of the way. oneworld’s success over the past 25 years is due to the quality relationships between our member airlines and their constant prioritisation of guest satisfaction.
“I am honoured to serve as CEO of the world’s leading airline alliance, and I look forward to forging ever closer relationships between our terrific partners.”
Robert Isom, OneWorld chairman and American Airlines CEO, said: “I’m proud to mark the creation of the oneworld alliance. Since its inception 25 years ago, the alliance has raised the bar in customer service and forged a common bond between the world’s leading airlines. We have never wavered in our commitment to enhance the customer experience every day, on every flight.”
