Alaska Joins oneworld With No Interest In Widebodies

 Alaska Airlines has officially joined the oneworld alliance. An array of executives from the airline and other oneworld members were optimistic about the prospects of what Alaska’s entrance into the alliance could bring. At a question and answer session after the announcement that Alaska is officially a member of the oneworld alliance, newly-minted CEO Ben Minicucci squashed any hope for Alaska taking widebodies in the near future.
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Alaska Airlines has officially become a member of the oneworld alliance. Photo: Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines is officially a member of oneworld

Alaska Airlines, based in Seattle, is officially a member of the oneworld alliance. Joining the alliance today, the airline is the 14th full member of oneworld. CEO Ben Minicucci stated the following on joining the alliance at a special webcast event commemorating the milestone:

“This is a game changer. Airlines have pivotal moments in their history. Decisions are made for future success and stability, and to provide increased service and better travel experience for our guests. For Alaska Airlines, oneworld is one of those pivotal moments.




“As international travel begins to recover, securing our place with oneworld puts us in a much stronger position to grow and compete in the years ahead. This truly opens up the world to our loyal Alaska guests. The possibilities are tremendous and fun to think about.”




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On newly-minted CEO Ben Minicucci’s first day, the airline has joined the oneworld alliance. Photo: Alaska Airlines

The first time Alaska has joined an alliance in its 89-year history, the airline announced its intention to join oneworld in February of 2020. In July, the airline received its formal invitation, and, stunningly, only eight months later, the carrier is now a member of oneworld.










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The first of three aircraft in Alaska’s fleet that will sport the oneworld livery has been revealed. It is a Boeing 737-900ER that will soon be flying across the Alaska network.