Philippine Airlines will become oneworld’s 16th member airline after signing a memorandum of understanding at an IATA annual general meeting press briefing in Rio de Janeiro on June 6, 2026.
The alliance and the flag carrier said the agreement will give eligible top-tier Philippine Airlines customers access to oneworld priority benefits and more than 700 premium airport lounges. The announcement was made at the IATA 82nd Annual General Meeting.
The move adds Philippine Airlines to the global alliance as a formal membership target, although the research file does not provide a final entry-into-service date or completion timetable. The development is limited to alliance membership and does not involve a route, fleet or aircraft change.
Philippine Airlines is the national flag carrier of the Philippines. The alliance entry matters because it extends oneworld’s network and lounge access framework to a new member airline, while leaving the operational implementation timeline still to be confirmed.