Aviation
ACCC blocks Qantas’ proposed tie-up with Japan Airlines
ACCC tsar Rod Sims had already given this proposal a tentative thumbs down back in May, so the final decision should hardly come as a surprise.
Aviation
Qatar Airways CEO succeeds Alan Joyce as Oneworld’s new chairman
Do you only read Travel Weekly for news about airline alliances? Well, consider this our latest effort to keep you subscribed.
Aviation
Signed, sealed, delivered: ACCC authorises Virgin’s cooperation plan with Alliance Airlines
by Huntley Mitchell
Did you recently happen to see ACCC tsar Rod Sims popping some mail in your local AusPost box? All is explained here.
Aviation
Qantas, American Airlines reauthorised to cooperate on trans-Pacific routes
Rumour has it that INXS’ “Never Tear Us Apart” could be heard blasting from Qantas’ HQ in Mascot following this news.
Aviation
Qantas’ tie-up with China Eastern Airlines approved by ACCC
It appears Alan Joyce’s tactic of kissing ACCC tsar Rod Sims’ feet worked a treat in getting this aviation alliance approved.
Aviation
Qantas and Alliance announce domestic tie-up, as Joyce says COVID-19 will be his last crisis
There’s plenty to dissect in this story, so we hope you have your scalpel handy.
Aviation
Alliance Aviation Services announces acquisition “of great strategic value”
The Aussie aviation player also described the acquisition as a “walk in, walk out” transaction. However, that’s not to suggest any bags of cash were handed over.
Aviation
ACCC continues to investigate Qantas over stake in regional competitor
by Huntley Mitchell
As you’ll discover here, the unprecedented uncertainty in the aviation industry has led to ACCC tsar Rod Sims tightening his grip on the competition watchdog’s microscope.
Aviation
Aviation wrap: Cebu’s 48-hour sale, American Airlines’ Premium Economy boost + MORE
This aviation wrap is full of sales, new products and even a couple of big milestones. Call it a fruit salad, if you will.
Aviation
Qantas-backed charter operator posts 39 per cent profit jump
by Huntley Mitchell
The sound of champagne corks popping can be heard from Alan Joyce’s office following this bit of positive news about one of Qantas’ investments.
Aviation
Virgin, Etihad alliance gets reauthorised by ACCC
The alliance between Virgin Australia and Etihad Airways has been reauthorised for a further five years, with the two airlines promising more public benefits are to come from the deal.
Aviation
Qantas set for nod to continue AA alliance
by AAP
Qantas’ enhanced trans-Pacific alliance with American Airlines looks set to get the go-ahead from the competition watchdog for another five years.