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oneworld alliance, one of the three most important global airline alliances alongside SkyTeam and the Star Alliance, was founded on February 1st, 1999, and has grown to include 13 different member carriers today. The alliance’s principal objective is to be the first choice for international travelers, and since December 2022, it has been headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. As one would expect, Texas-based American Airlines is a key member of the organization, but Seattle-based Alaska Airlines is also a full member, making it uniquely the only major alliance with two full US members.