# Philippine Airlines to Join oneworld Alliance, Effective 2027

_Jun 8 15:35_

Tags: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, JAL, Japan Airlines

Philippine Airlines accepted an invitation to join the oneworld alliance, becoming its 16th member. Full integration is expected in 2027, allowing Mabuhay Miles members to earn/redeem across the alliance and access oneworld Priority lounges

## Summary

Philippine Airlines announced at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro (June 6) that it has accepted an invitation to join the oneworld alliance. It will become the alliance's 16th member, slotting in alongside carriers like British Airways, Cathay Pacific, and American Airlines. Formal integration is expected in 2027 following technical and commercial work. For frequent flyers, the key changes include:
- Mabuhay Miles members will be able to earn and redeem miles across all oneworld carriers.
- Top-tier Mabuhay Miles members will receive oneworld Priority status, granting access to over 700 lounges worldwide.
- Flights will count toward oneworld status, with reciprocal status benefits like lounge access and priority boarding. The article notes that Philippine Airlines is investing in its North American routes, having launched Airbus A350-1000 service to Toronto (and previously New York) as of June 5. This expansion makes the alliance shift particularly relevant for Canadians, who can use Avios (via RBC Avion or Amex MR) or Asia Miles to book partner awards on Philippine Airlines flights once integrated

Sources add:
• One Mile at a Time: Surprise: Philippine Airlines Joining Oneworld Alliance In 2027 Lately we’re not seeing a whole lot of action with the “big three” global alliances, when it comes to airlines being added, at least compared to a decade…
• AwardWallet Blog: Philippine Airlines to Join Oneworld Alliance in 2027 Philippine Airlines Announced as the Next Oneworld Member — Here’s the Timeline for When It’ll Join AwardWallet receives compensation from advertising partners for links on the blog
• LoyaltyLobby: Philippine Airlines and the Oneworld Alliance announced today at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that the Philippine flag carrier had been invited to join the alliance
• One Mile at a Time: Starlux Airlines Wants To Join Oneworld Alliance, But Is Being Blocked Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines is a fast growing airline that was founded just before the pandemic

## Why it matters

Affects 24 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways...). Spans 2 hotel programs (Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt). Card-issuer angle via American Express, RBC.

## What each source adds

- **One Mile at a Time**: Surprise: Philippine Airlines Joining Oneworld Alliance In 2027 Lately we’re not seeing a whole lot of action with the “big three” global alliances, when it comes to airlines being added, at least compared to a decade…
- **AwardWallet Blog**: Philippine Airlines to Join Oneworld Alliance in 2027 Philippine Airlines Announced as the Next Oneworld Member — Here’s the Timeline for When It’ll Join AwardWallet receives compensation from advertising partners for links on the blog
- **LoyaltyLobby**: Philippine Airlines and the Oneworld Alliance announced today at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that the Philippine flag carrier had been invited to join the alliance
- **One Mile at a Time**: Starlux Airlines Wants To Join Oneworld Alliance, But Is Being Blocked Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines is a fast growing airline that was founded just before the pandemic

## Sources cited

- [Prince of Travel](https://princeoftravel.com/news/philippine-airlines-joining-oneworld) — Philippine Airlines to Join the oneworld Alliance
- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/philippine-airlines-oneworld) — Surprise: Philippine Airlines Joining Oneworld Alliance In 2027
- [AwardWallet Blog](https://awardwallet.com/news/airlines/philippine-airlines-joining-oneworld?pubDate=2026-06-08) — Philippine Airlines Announced as the Next Oneworld Member — Here’s the Timeline for When It’ll Join
- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/06/06/philippine-airlines-to-become-oneworlds-16th-member?omhide=true) — Philippine Airlines To Become Oneworld’s 16th Member
- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/insights/starlux-airlines-oneworld) — Starlux Airlines Wants To Join Oneworld Alliance, But Is Being Blocked

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