Air NZ, Virgin Blue alliance approved

[HamiltonWest]

Air NZ, Virgin Blue alliance approved

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given approval for the proposed trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue.

Full Item Located Here:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/arti...jectid=10694714

[HamiltonWest]

Editorial: Up to airlines to prove public won't suffer

Persistance has paid off for Air New Zealand.

After failing to obtain regulatory approval for a codeshare link with arch-rival Qantas, it has finally secured Australian Competition and Consumer Commission authorisation for a similar arrangement with Virgin Blue in the transtasman market.

The watchdog's decision is something of a surprise in that it overturns the comprehensive rejection of the airlines' plan in its draft determination. The commission has a strong reputation for putting the interests of the travelling public first when such arrangements are proposed. As such, some comfort is to be derived from the conditions it has placed on Air New Zealand and Virgin.

Full Item Located Here:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article....jectid=10694846

[Splitpin]

Will be interesting to follow that one....thanks Ham.

[connor]

Some interesting repaints could come from this .