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Qantas gets ACCC nod for Asia
The competition watchdog has given approval to Qantas to co-ordinate its activities with Singapore-based Jetstar Asia and Valuair.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) today issued a determination authorising Qantas to enter into a co-operation agreement with Orangestar Investment Holdings, the holding company for Jetstar Asia and Valuair.
“The co-operation agreement allows Qantas and Orangestar to co-ordinate their flying operations and activities, including network and scheduling decisions, sales and marketing initiatives, price and inventory decisions and the sharing of expertise,” ACCC chairman Graeme Samuels said.
The decision follows concerns raised by rival carrier Tiger Airways that the co-operation agreement between Qantas and Orangestar would reduce competition, particularly on the Singapore-Darwin route operated by Tiger Airways.
“The ACCC is satisfied that the agreement is likely to result in a net benefit to the public,” Mr Samuels said.
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