Qantas and Air New Zealand applications for authorisation A30220, A30221, A30222, A90862 & A90863
Outcome
Appeal finalised
Applicant(s)
Air New Zealand Limited
Qantas Airways Ltd
Authorisation number(s)/Date lodged
A30220,
9th December 2002
A30221,
9th December 2002
A30222,
9th December 2002
A90862,
20th December 2002
A90863,
20th December 2002
Summary
Applications for authorisation of the acquisition by Qantas of ordinary shares comprising up to a 22.5% voting equity interest in Air New Zealand (A30222) and collaborative arrangements between the parties (A30220, A30221). Applications for authorisation of a Cooperation Agreement between Qantas, Air New Zealand and Air Pacific Limited for coordination of pricing and scheduling of passengers and freight services (A90862, A90863).
On 12 October 2004, the Australian Competition Tribunal granted authorisation for the arrangements between Qantas and Air New Zealand for a period of 5 years commencing on 12 October 2005
