Anderson tips take-off of new airline
ABC News Online
Posted: Sun, 2 Jun 2002 14:45 AEST
Anderson tips take-off of new airline
The Federal Transport Minister is predicting a new airline will soon begin operating in Australia.
John Anderson has welcomed the growth of Virgin Blue, which will have flights to all Australian capitals from the end of August.
He has told Channel Ten, Qantas could soon face another competitor.
"I also think there's the very real possibility in the current framework that you will see another," he said.
"I think the climate is right, I think our policy framework is right, I think that would be a good thing.
"Given that many of the inefficiencies that held the sector back before have now been challenged or broken, the private sector will see to it that you see a growing sector."