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Is Air France part of oneworld?

No, it's in another alliance (SkyTeam). You can redeem and earn Qantas points on Air France flights because of a bilateral alliance between the two airlines (the Emirates alliance is another example of this). But because they're not part of Oneworld, you can't include Air France as part of a RTW award.



No, Air France is not a member of the oneworld alliance; it is a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance. Air France, along with its partner KLM, operates as one of the central pillars of SkyTeam, which also includes major carriers like Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, and Virgin Atlantic. This means that if you are looking for oneworld benefits (like those offered by British Airways, American Airlines, or Qantas), you will not find them on Air France. However, because of a massive transatlantic joint venture, Air France has a very close relationship with Delta, allowing for seamless earning and redeeming of miles across their respective programs. If you hold status in a oneworld program, your benefits—such as lounge access or priority boarding—will not be recognized when flying with Air France. For travelers who prefer oneworld, the primary European alternatives would be British Airways, Iberia, or Finnair, all of which provide the reciprocal benefits associated with that specific global network.

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