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This has been in the news in Germany recently:
aviation.direct
Condor is apparently in talks with American Airlines about closer cooperation, and wants to join the Oneworld alliance.
I have to say, this would make perfect sense and seems like a win-win for both Oneworld and Condor. Oneworld has lacked a member in central Europe ever since Airberlin collapsed. And Condor is getting squeezed in the German market by the larger Lufthansa - alliance membership could give it better feed and a new point of difference.
Condor does already partner closely with Alaska Airlines.
Is the bright alliance about to get some colourful stripes?

Condor is taking new paths: Possible rapprochement with the Oneworld alliance
In a time of change and strategic realignment in the aviation industry, the German holiday airline Condor appears to be increasingly looking towards a possible collaboration with the global…

Condor is apparently in talks with American Airlines about closer cooperation, and wants to join the Oneworld alliance.
I have to say, this would make perfect sense and seems like a win-win for both Oneworld and Condor. Oneworld has lacked a member in central Europe ever since Airberlin collapsed. And Condor is getting squeezed in the German market by the larger Lufthansa - alliance membership could give it better feed and a new point of difference.
Condor does already partner closely with Alaska Airlines.
Is the bright alliance about to get some colourful stripes?