Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Emirates Airlines tie-up with Qantas for Dubai hub wins final approval the national


Australia's competition watchdog today gave final approval for Qantas and Emirates to launch a "game-changing" global alliance, saying the tie-up will benefit the public.

The decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, widely expected after a preliminary green light in December, allows the airlines to combine operations for five years.

Under the alliance, they will coordinate ticket prices and flight schedules and the struggling Qantas will shift its hub for European flights from Singapore to Emirates' Dubai base.

Read more: http://www.thenational.ae/business/aviation/emirates-airline-tie-up-with-qantas-for-dubai-hub-wins-final-approval#ixzz2OkHH939W

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