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- Release Date: 20/09/13 14:31
- Summary: GENERAL: AIR: Air NZ welcomes reauthorisation of trans-Tasman alliance
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AIR
20/09/2013 12:31
GENERAL
REL: 1231 HRS Air New Zealand Limited (NS)
GENERAL: AIR: Air NZ welcomes reauthorisation of trans-Tasman alliance
Air New Zealand welcomes the decision today by the Minister of Transport Hon
Gerry Brownlee to extend authorisation of the trans-Tasman alliance between
Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia until 31 October 2018.
Air New Zealand Chief Strategy, Networks and Alliances Officer Stephen Jones
says the alliance has already delivered significant benefits to passengers,
including lower fares on the Tasman routes over the past three years.
"The reauthorisation will enable us to continue to further improve the
trans-Tasman customer experience, as we realise even greater efficiencies,
opportunities and cost savings."
In reauthorising the alliance, the Minister has not sought to impose any
additional conditions, effectively supporting the conditions specified in the
approval recently granted by the Australian Competition and Consumer
Commission.
The trans-Tasman alliance, which has operated since July 2011, offers
customers a comprehensive trans-Tasman network connecting 35 destinations in
Australia to 26 destinations in New Zealand.
ENDS
End CA:00241389 For:AIR Type:GENERAL Time:2013-09-20 12:31:48
