oneworld Benefits
Enjoy airport lounge access, priority boarding and other oneworld Priority benefits with your oneworld status
Those enrolled in a frequent flyer programme with one of our oneworld member airlines will — depending upon their tier, as outlined below — automatically be eligible for oneworld Priority benefits. These benefits are designed to help deliver a superior, seamless travel experience. Read on to learn more.
oneworld Priority
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
- 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**
- Extra baggage allowance***
- Priority boarding
- Priority on waitlists and when on standby*
- Access to preferred or pre-reserved seating*
- 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
- Extra 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 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.
Note: This benefit is not available on British Airways' 'Hand Baggage Only/Basic' fares.
Exceptions may apply.
*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 Sapphire frequent flyers
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.
Customers travelling in First and Business Class cabins will, in most cases, receive an even greater free checked baggage allowance.
Note: This benefit is not available on British Airways’ 'Hand Baggage Only/Basic' fares.
Exceptions may apply.
*In accordance with the individual policy of the oneworld airline operating the flight.
Exceptions may apply.
Relax in more premium lounges around the world with oneworld.
If your oneworld frequent flyer tier status is Emerald or Sapphire, or you are traveling in a First or Business Class cabin on any oneworld member airline, you can access some 650 airport lounges throughout the world.
This means you can relax or catch up with work in comfort and style before departure, regardless of which oneworld member airline you choose to fly with.
Find an airport lounge now:
Frequently asked questions.
How do I join the oneworld frequent flyer programme?
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.
How do I know my oneworld tier status?
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.
How do I find oneworld lounges?
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.
When do I receive through check-in services?
Wherever possible, a passenger travelling on a single ticket or booking will be checked through to the final destination, along with their baggage.