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Why A Single Airline CEO Can Block A Carrier From Joining oneworld Alliance

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.

Simple FlyingSimple FlyingSF Staff27 Jul

Sources: United Airlines May Scoop Up The Early Boeing 777Xs Rejected By Emirates

Emirates, the largest single customer of the Boeing 777X rejected the delivery of the first 10 airframes due to extensive rework that would be needed to bring them up to current standards. These planes have been parked for many years, leading to the Middle Eastern carrier standing its ground and the jets potentially being orphaned indefinitely. However, this has reportedly led to US carrier United Airlines to consider buying the airframes.

Simple FlyingSimple FlyingChris Loh27 Jul