ACCC watchdog blocks proposed Qantas, Japan Airlines alliance
 

Consumer watchdog blocks proposed Qantas, Japan Airlines alliance: the ACCC says travellers would be worse off due to reduced competition on key Australia-Japan routes https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...lines-alliance

The Cairns to Tokyo run was never viable to begin with let alone now. A dual QF and JQ route are kept apart for good reason. Desperate last ditch attempt to save the deal whilst trying to protect the key routes down south.

Good news for VA in the medium term.