Ann: GENERAL: AIR: ACCC authorises Virgin Austral

• Release Date: 03/09/13 15:26
• Summary: GENERAL: AIR: ACCC authorises Virgin Australia & Air New Zealand alliance
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03/09/2013 13:26
GENERAL

REL: 1326 HRS Air New Zealand Limited (NS)

GENERAL: AIR: ACCC authorises Virgin Australia & Air New Zealand alliance

Air New Zealand welcomes the determination of the Australian Competition and
Consumer Commission (ACCC) which has granted authorisation for its
trans-Tasman alliance with Virgin Australia through until 31 October 2018.
Air New Zealand Chief Strategy, Networks and Alliances Officer Stephen Jones
says, "Authorisation of the alliance for a further four years and 10 months
will enable the airlines to continue to improve the customer journey across
the Tasman.  It will also enable the airlines to continue to leverage
efficiencies, opportunities and cost savings on Tasman operations"
The re-authorisation of the alliance is still subject to approval from the
New Zealand Minister of Transport.

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