Wallaby route

New competition for a true duopoly

With V Australia announcing its intention to start services to Johannesburg in March 2010, the cosy duopoly between Qantas and South African Airways (SAA) on the ‘Wallaby Route’ route appears to be crumbling.

For the two legacy carriers, the Wallaby Route has a long history, and has become increasingly significant in recent years. For SAA, it is understood to be a major earner for the government-owned airline, while for Qantas it is one of the few international routes where it hasn’t faced significant competition.