Published on 01 April 2021
Marking a milestone in its 89-year history, Alaska Airlines has celebrated its first day as a member of oneworld. The carrier becomes the 14th full member of the global alliance, just eight months after receiving a formal invitation from oneworld in July.
“Joining oneworld is joining a family of the best airlines in the world,” said Ben Minicucci, Alaska chief executive. “Being a part of the alliance allows us to provide fantastic global connectivity, a seamless travel experience and more valuable loyalty offerings for our guests.
With safety protocols in place due to the pandemic, Alaska and oneworld hosted a virtual celebration and news conference today in Seattle, the airline’s hometown.
For Alaska and its guests, oneworld provides a global network of flights to as many as 1,000 destinations across more than 170 countries and territories.
With its membership in the alliance, Alaska will add seven new airline partners and enhance its six existing partnerships with oneworld members.
Source: oneworld.com
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