NZ government approves airline alliance

: Latest News; Wednesday, 22 December 2010

The New Zealand government has followed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) by approving the trans Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue.

Air NZ chief executive, Rob Fyfe, said Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue would now form a team to bring the alliance to life over the coming months.

“We look forward to being able to connect our customers between all Australian cities served by Virgin Blue and all towns and cities where we operate in New Zealand,” he said.

The alliance has pledged to offer a broad free-sale code-share arrangement covering all Tasman sectors currently operated by either airline and domestic sectors forming part of a connecting Tasman journey.

There will also be reciprocal frequent flyer and lounge access agreements.

NZ government approves airline alliance

Latest News

Wednesday, 22 December 2010

The New Zealand government has followed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) by approving the trans Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue.

Air NZ chief executive, Rob Fyfe, said Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue would now form a team to bring the alliance to life over the coming months.

“We look forward to being able to connect our customers between all Australian cities served by Virgin Blue and all towns and cities where we operate in New Zealand,” he said.

There will also be reciprocal frequent flyer and lounge access agreements.