Russian Domestic Carrier To Join Alliance On November 15th

Russian domestic carrier S7 Airlines says it will become part of oneworld effective November 15th, offering the alliance's full range of services and benefits and substantially expanding its network throughout Russia and the rest of the Commonwealth of Independent States – in the latest step by oneworld to establish itself as the world's premier alliance in what is turning out to be a breakthrough year for the group.

From that date, members of the S7 Priority frequent flyer programme will be able to earn and redeem mileage awards on all oneworld partners, which includes some of the biggest and best airlines in the world – American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN Airlines, Malev Hungarian Airlines, Mexicana, Qantas and Royal Jordanian and almost 20 affiliated airlines.  

For frequent travelers, S7 Priority Platinum and Gold cardholders will have oneworld Emerald and Sapphire status respectively. S7 Priority Silver cardholders will have oneworld Ruby status. All S7 Priority Platinum, Gold and Silver cardholders will soon be sent new membership cards, bearing the oneworld logo, to ensure they receive their alliance benefits.

Members of the established oneworld airlines' frequent flyer programs will be able to earn and redeem awards and tier status points and receive all other oneworld benefits on S7. The network - covering 90 destinations and 28 countries, including 45 points in Russia and some 25 destinations in other parts of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) - will from then be covered by oneworld's full and extensive range of alliance fares and sales products.

FMI: www.oneworld.com