The Flying Kangaroo and its buddy American Airlines will continue their partnership for another five years, after the ACCC decides to bless the trans-pacific alliance extension.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has just issued a draft determination in favour of re-authorising the trans-Pacific alliance between Qantas and American Airlines for a further five years.
The decision follows interim authorisation for the partnership which was granted in July to facilitate the resumption of Qantas’ services to San Francisco and American Airlines’ new Los Angeles-Sydney flights.
“The ACCC considers this alliance would be likely to result in continued public benefits for passengers travelling between Australia and the US through enhanced products and services including new frequencies and destinations, more online connections, better scheduling, greater loyalty program benefits and improved lounge access.”
Dr Jill Walker, ACCC Commissioner
According to the ACCC, the alliance is also likely to promote competition between other airlines that provide services on trans-Pacific routes.
Submissions on the draft determination are being accepted by the ACCC up until 18 Dec 2015.