Philippine Airlines will become oneworld’s 16th member airline after signing a memorandum of understanding at a press briefing during the IATA 82nd Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro on 6 June 2026. The announcement marks a formal step toward membership, but the accession is not yet complete.
The airline’s entry is expected to be finalized later, with completion noted in 2027. PAL would become the second full oneworld member based in Southeast Asia, expanding the alliance’s regional footprint.
The move is intended to give PAL customers access, once finalized, to reciprocal alliance benefits across oneworld carriers, including mileage earning and redemption, elite privileges and lounge access. The announcement was made in the Rio de Janeiro AGM setting, giving the development a clear date and industry forum.