The idea of travelling worldwide is an unforgettable experience and probably on your bucket list. And what’s not to love? From meeting and interacting with new people, learning about new cultures, and sightseeing magnificent and jaw-dropping sites to biting on diverse delicacies, there is so much to do!
However, the above scenario exempts a few details that will make you think twice before packing your travelling bags and booking your tickets. Talk of hours-long queues, traversing various checkpoints, or surprisingly landing on ‘excess baggage’ territories. While catching a cup of coffee at the food court is an option amid the inconveniences, it’s not exactly how you picture starting your one-of-a-kind trip.
So, What To Do?
What if you had an ideal solution that guarantees a seamless, more rewarding, and less stressful flying experience? Global OneWorld alliance is giving travellers true value for their money. If you haven’t discovered the benefits of travelling with OneWorld, you’re missing out!
What Makes OneWorld Special?
Are you a frequent traveller? Access value-added perks of elite status. There are various ways to rack up points and miles while travelling and at home. Earning a spot at the fancy club of elite frequent flyer status is easier than you think.
It Goes Beyond Earning And Redeeming Miles
Ruby Privileges (Entry-level status)
- Priority check-in. It minimises time spent in line or at the airport ticket counter – saving you precious time.
- Priority on waitlists and when on standby. Stay ahead of non-status flyers on reservation and standby lists.
- Access to preferred or pre-reserved seating. You can book your seating seven days before departure, while non-status tickets access the same service 24 hours before departure.
Sapphire Privileges (Mid-level status)
- Priority check-in.
- Priority on waitlists and when on standby.
- Access to preferred or pre-reserved seating. You can book your seat from the time of booking as non-status tickets book 24 hours pre-departure.
- Access to the business class lounge. There are over 650 lounges internationally that include premium business class and frequent flyer lounges with no consideration for the service class flown at the time of travel.
- Excess baggage allowance. The baggage allowance varies based on the route and whether it’s a weight or piece system.
- Priority baggage handling.
- Priority boarding. It’s somewhere after pre-board travellers and premium cabin passengers but before general boarding.
Emerald Privileges (Top status)
- Priority check-in.
- Priority on waitlists and when on standby.
- Access to preferred or pre-reserved seating. Access seating from the time of booking, before non-status tickets access it 24 hours to departure.
- Access to business class lounges, with over 650 international lounges that include first class, business, and frequent flyer lounges with no consideration to the service class flown at the time.
- Excess baggage allowance. It depends on the route and if it’s a piece or weight system.
- Priority baggage handling.
- Priority boarding.
- Access to the first-class lounge
- Access to airport fast track lanes. It decreases security wait times.
Who Are OneWorld Partner Airlines?
American Airlines Malaysia Airlines
Alaska Airlines Oman Air
British Airways Qantas
Cathay Pacific Qatar Airways
Fiji Airways Royal Jordanian
Finnair Royal Air Maroc
Iberia Srilankan Airlines
Japan Airlines
How Does It Work?
Just like other major airline alliances, OneWorld doesn’t offer an individual frequent flyer program by itself. OneWorld membership status must be passed on by a respective partner airline of choice. After this achievement, an equal OneWorld tier status will be issued. Note that you cannot combine miles earned through varying airline programs to reach the OneWorld status designation. Passengers on qualified flights operated by OneWorld member airlines will amass miles or points redeemable across the whole OneWorld network.
Conclusion
Take it to the air in style with OneWorld Alliance! While there are countless perks based on your status, the icing on the cake is access to business class lounges worldwide. And depending on your route, you may have breathtaking views like the first-class Qantas lounge in Sydney with a la carte dining to look forward to. Either way, travelling is more seamless than ever with OneWorld!