iscoverThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has re-affirmed its concerns about the proposed acquisition of 60 per cent of Tiger Airways by Virgin Australia. In a statement of issues the ACCC said it remains unconvinced that it would not have a detrimental impact on competition. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
Virgin Australia has welcomed approval by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the outright acquisition of Skywest. Virgin Australia’s CEO, John Borghetti said the ACCC clearance was an important step in the airline’s growth plans. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest
Virgin Australia will transition to a new reservations system in a move to align it with partner airlines and to increase exposure of its products globally. The migration to the new system represents a significant change in sales distribution strategy for the airline. The airline will consolidate its disparate reservations systems onto Sabre on January
Delta Airlines has bought a 49 per cent stake in Virgin Atlantic, creating a joint venture that will eye a larger share of the lucrative travel market between the US and UK. Delta reportedly paid US$360 million to buy the stake from Singapore Airlines, which had paid $965 million for the share in 1999 but
Virgin Australia annual general meeting signalled Game On to its rivals as the first phase of the airline’s transformation comes to close and the second phase – certain to be of ongoing concern to domestic and international competitors – begins. Posting solid growth across all key commercial and financial indicators, Virgin Australia chairman Neil Chatfield
Air New Zealand will operate a second season of nonstop services from the Sunshine Coast to Auckland. Twice-weekly services will operate between June 18 and October 13 2013 and follows the success of inaugural seasonal direct flights this year. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading
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