Will China Southern join oneworld?

Rather than becoming a full-fledged member of the alliance, China Southern could become a oneworld Connect partner. oneworld Connect was launched in 2018 and is a light membership to the alliance that gives airlines and passengers some alliance membership benefits without fully joining.



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