RAM connects Africa to the oneworld Alliance network

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has joined the oneworld Alliance.

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has joined the oneworld Alliance. Image: RAM

A ceremony was held in the economic capital of Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan, in the presence of the Chairman and CEO of Royal Air Maroc, Hamid ADDOU, The Ivorian minister of Transport and oneworld CEO, Rob GURNEY, as well as other personalities from the diplomatic, economic, cultural and media spheres.

A full oneworld member since April 2020, Royal Air Maroc offers through the alliance a network covering nearly 1,000 destinations in 170 countries and territories, in addition to all the advantages offered by some of the most prestigious airlines in the world. While demand for air transport is gradually recovering internationally, Royal Air Maroc is highlighting its significant contribution to oneworld as the alliance’s first full member in Africa.

"By joining this prestigious alliance, which brings together a selection of the best references in global air transport, Royal Air Maroc connects Africa to an extremely extensive network. We aim, through this campaign, to make our customers discover all the benefits that this membership offers them, ranging from access to the loyalty programs of our partners, to a shared customer experience of superior quality," underlines Hamid ADDOU , Chairman and CEO of Royal Air Maroc. "For our Company, rich in its 64 years of existence, this alliance opens a new page in our history: Royal Air Maroc affirms its position among the leaders in Africa," he adds.

oneworld chairman and Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar Al Baker said: “We are delighted to celebrate the second anniversary of Royal Air Maroc joining the oneworld Alliance. As oneworld’s first full African member, Royal Air Maroc has been a strong asset for the alliance, positioning us to provide even more value for our loyal oneworld customers.”  

Royal Air Maroc's membership adds more than thirty new destinations to the alliance network, further highlighting the oneworld brand on the African continent. oneworld CEO.

Rob Gurney said: "Thanks to Royal Air Maroc, oneworld’s network is significantly strengthened in Africa, providing excellent connectivity to business and leisure destinations in the region. As global travel resumes, Royal Air Maroc customers can look forward to more rewards and benefits when they fly with the airline and its oneworld partners.”

Vincent Chappard

Vincent Chappard

Vincent is an aerospace editor and consultant based in Paris.