London Heathrow is expanding its role as a major hub for the oneworld alliance, with new Alaska Airlines activity highlighted by multiple outlets. PR Newswire reports that Alaska Airlines increases its alliance presence at Heathrow, bringing the total to 14 oneworld member airlines serving the airport. It also cites oneworld traffic figures, stating that 29 million oneworld customers flew from, to, or through London Heathrow last year, and that 71% of oneworld Round the World bookings include London as part of a multi-stop itinerary.
Simple Flying adds operational detail, saying that the oneworld members collectively account for nearly 12,000 departures from the UK airport next month. Together, the reports describe Heathrow’s continued growth in alliance connectivity—both in terms of the number of member carriers serving the airport and the volume of scheduled departures—as Alaska Airlines’ added presence supports a broader oneworld network at Heathrow.
