The Real Reason Airlines Can't Join oneworld

In the early days of aviation, there was no concept of airline alliances. Airlines built their own networks, sold tickets for their own flights, and competed largely on the destinations they could serve. That, however, has changed significantly over the past few decades. Airlines are consistently seeking ways to strengthen their global presence and remain competitive, making alliance membership an increasingly attractive strategic move. So in this video, we take a look at how the oneworld alliance decides who gets in, why founding airlines hold extraordinary influence, and how one airline executive can block a carrier from joining, even if the rest of the alliance sees clear benefits. Want more Simple Flying YouTube videos? Our Long Haul channel goes more in-depth into aviation topics:    / longhaulbysimpleflying   Website https://simpleflying.com/ Flight Tracker https://simpleflying.com/flight-tracker/   / simpleflyingnews     / simpleflyingnews     / simple-flying     / simpleflying   Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/55uPzHw... Threads: https://simpleflying.com/threads/ For copyright matters relating to this page, please contact us directly at: legal@valnetinc.com Advertise With Simple Flying. Reach millions of aviation enthusiasts, frequent flyers, and industry professionals worldwide. Learn more about partnering with us: https://www.valnetinc.com/en/simplefl... #aviation #flying #aircraft #simpleflying #longhaul #flight #flightattendant #planes #airport #avgeek #travel #airline #air #pilot #airbus #boeing #americanairlines #britishairways #qantas #cathaypacific #starluxairlines #philippines #chinatravel