Airline Rivals Close To Trans-Tasman Deal?
Saw this on XTRA MSN anyone heard anything similar.
How would this affect the ANZ short haul review?
"There is speculation Air New Zealand is close to securing a code share agreement with Qantas on the trans-Tasman route.
The two airlines' plans to merge was rejected by competition watchdogs in 2003, however with 11 airlines now flying the Tasman route, it appears code sharing is a more viable option.
Forsyth Barr researcher Rob Mercer says both Air New Zealand and Qantas, as well as passengers, would benefit, in terms of pricing and choice of flights.
The code sharing agreement would only need the support of the Transport Minister, which Mr Mercer thinks is likely." -newstalkzb