Joining the oneworld alliance became necessary for Alaska Airlines, which long took pride in its independence, to give its customers access to the kind of network scale that matches competitors’ offerings in major markets such as Seattle (SEA) and Los Angeles (LAX), according to CEO Brad Tilden.
Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at Air Canada’s plans to launch a route to Qatar; Qantas adding Tasmania capacity; and Jazeera Airways returning to Muscat after more than a decade.
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.
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.
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.
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.