United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Malev prepares to join Oneworld
Hungarian airline Malev has signed a memorandum of understanding with Oneworld as a first step to joining the alliance.
The two parties will hold various discussions regarding the conditions the airline must meet to enter Oneworld and this is expected to be followed up with a formal invitation.
Provided Malev can meet the conditions, which include delivering a new business plan and completing quality and safety audits, it will join in 2006.
Malev chief executive Janos Gonci said it was vital the airline joined Oneworld to secure its financial future.
“There is no chance of sustainable earnings for a mid-sized network carrier without partners,” he said. “Oneworld membership will immensely broaden the network of Malev and further improve the scope of services and benefits available to our customers.”
Oneworld managing partner John McCulloch said the alliance’s aim was to help airlines weather the financial turbulence in the industry, by building revenues and cutting costs.
“Member airlines are at the stage where they feel it is sensible for the alliance to recruit in regions where we would like to broaden our network. We are delighted that Malev is lining up to fill that role for Oneworld in central and eatern Europe,” he said.
Phil Davies
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
Unveiling the Essence of Magari Tours: A Dive into Authentic Italian Experiences
Abercrombie & Kent hails $500 million funding boost
British Airways passengers endure 11-hour 'flight to nowhere'
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Gatwick braces for strike
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’