Summary
On 6 August 2015, Virgin Australia and Etihad lodged an application for re-authorisation of their existing international alliance in relation to air transport services between Australia and the Middle East, for a further ten years. Specifically, the applicants seek re-authorisation to:
1) continue to give effect to the Commercial Cooperation Agreement and associated codeshare agreements and reciprocal lounge and frequent flyer agreements (the Alliance Agreements) as amended and restated; and
2) make and give effect to related agreements contemplated in the Alliance Agreements, including to renew the Alliance Agreements upon the expiration of their current term.
On 4 December 2015, the ACCC issued a determination re-authorising the proposed conduct for a further five years.
1) continue to give effect to the Commercial Cooperation Agreement and associated codeshare agreements and reciprocal lounge and frequent flyer agreements (the Alliance Agreements) as amended and restated; and
2) make and give effect to related agreements contemplated in the Alliance Agreements, including to renew the Alliance Agreements upon the expiration of their current term.
On 4 December 2015, the ACCC issued a determination re-authorising the proposed conduct for a further five years.
Authorisation number(s)
- A91510
- A91511