Malaysia Airlines to join oneworld alliance

The oneworld airline alliance is to gain a substantial foothold in South East Asia with the proposed addition Malaysia Airlines.  The arrangement is expected to be consummated by the end of next year.

As it prepares for its alliance membership, Malaysia Airlines intends to develop bilateral links with a number of oneworld's established partners and already code-shares with members Cathay Pacific and Royal Jordanian.

Three established oneworld member airlines currently serve Malaysia, with Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines and Royal Jordanian flying to Kuala Lumpur, and Cathay Pacific also to Penang and, through its Dragonair affiliate, Kota Kinabalu.  Opportunities for expanding the alliance's coverage of the country will be explored as Malaysia Airlines prepares to join.

Qantas will serve as sponsor of Malaysia Airlines' entry into oneworld. www.malaysiaairlines.com

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