oneworld. We are a member of oneworld® along with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian and SriLankan Airlines.

Yes, British Airways and American Airlines are very closely affiliated as founding members of the oneworld® alliance. This global partnership allows the two airlines to work together seamlessly, providing passengers with a vast network of connections and shared benefits. Beyond the alliance, they also operate a Joint Business Agreement (alongside Iberia and Finnair) on transatlantic routes. This means they coordinate their schedules and prices on flights between Europe and North America to offer more options for travelers. For passengers, this affiliation means you can book a single ticket that includes flights on both airlines, check your luggage through to your final destination, and earn or redeem frequent flyer miles across both programs (Avios for British Airways and AAdvantage miles for American). High-status members also enjoy reciprocal lounge access and priority boarding. In 2026, this partnership remains one of the most powerful "Atlantic hubs," effectively treating the two airlines as a single entity for many passengers traveling between major hubs like London Heathrow (LHR), New York (JFK), and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).