Benefits
oneworld Priority Tiers
At oneworld you are our #1 priority. oneworld Priority delivers on that commitment. From check-in to arrival, there are a world of alliance benefits ready for our most frequent flyers, including priority check-in, fast track through security, access to lounges and preferred boarding. Look for the oneworld Priority logo on airport signs to find all the benefits that come with your loyalty.
Tier Benefits
- Emerald Privileges
- Sapphire Privileges
- Ruby Privileges
- Access to First and Business Class lounges
- Access to First Class priority check-in
- ‘Fast Track’ or ‘Priority Lane’ access at select airports worldwide
- Priority baggage handling**
- When you fly on oneworld member airlines, you can check-in an extra baggage for free, in addition to your ticketed baggage allowance.***
- Priority boarding
- Access to preferred or pre-reserved seating*
- Priority on waitlists and when on standby*
- Access to Business Class lounges
- Access to Business Class priority check-in
- Access to preferred or pre-reserved seating*
- Priority on waitlists and when on standby*
- Priority boarding
- When you fly on oneworld member airlines, you can check-in an extra baggage for free, in addition to your ticketed baggage allowance.***
- Priority baggage handling**
- Access to Business Class priority check-in
- Access to preferred or pre-reserved seating*
- Priority on waitlists and when on standby*
* In accordance with the individual policy of the oneworld airline operating the flight.
** Priority baggage handling is not currently available on flights operated by British Airways.
*** Extra baggage allowance for Emerald and Sapphire frequent flyers
As an Emerald frequent flyer, the following special checked baggage privileges will apply when you fly on oneworld airlines: On itineraries using the baggage allowance “weight” system - 20 kgs in addition to the ticketed-cabin allowance. On itineraries using the “piece system” - one additional bag for free in addition to your ticketed baggage allowance.
As a Sapphire frequent flyer, the following special checked baggage privileges will apply when you fly on oneworld airlines: On international or domestic itineraries using the baggage allowance "weight" system - 15 kgs in addition to the ticketed Economy Class baggage allowance. On international itineraries, that include domestic sectors, using the baggage allowance “piece” system – one additional bag*, weighing up to 23kgs, up to a maximum of two pieces. On purely domestic itineraries, using the baggage allowance "piece" system, for tickets with no ticketed baggage entitlement - the assurance of one piece of checked baggage, weighing up to 23 kgs.
To note on special checked baggage privileges,
- Customers travelling in First and Business Class cabins will, in most cases, receive an even greater free checked baggage allowance.
- Special checked baggage privileges are not available on British Airways' 'Hand Baggage Only/Basic' fares.
Exceptions may apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no standalone frequent flyer programme for oneworld. Our benefits, like priority check-in, priority baggage, and access to hundreds of airport lounges, are an added perk of flying with our partners. To see which airlines participate, visit our member airlines page.
You can check your oneworld tier status by using the drop-down menu on this page to see how your status with one of our member airline frequent flyer programme equates to your oneworld tier.
We made it easy. Using the "Find a Lounge" tool, enter your airport location and all available lounges will appear, along with hours of operation, amenities, and location within the airport.
Wherever possible, a passenger travelling on a single ticket or booking will be checked through to the final destination, along with their baggage.