News: JSA continuation welcomed by BA, Qantas

Flights > News > # 209 (08/03/2005)

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) today gave approval to the continuation of the joint service agreement (JSA) between British Airways and Qantas for a further five years.

 

The decision comes after an exhaustive 21-month investigation by the ACCC, which culminated in a final hearing in December last year at which Virgin Atlantic claimed the JSA was anti-competitive. Despite the objections, the ACCC confirmed its draft findings that the JSA was pro-competitive.

 

Upon hearing the verdict, British Airways director of alliances Roger Maynard said: “The JSA on the kangaroo routes has been in place for 10 years and we have always said it is pro-consumer and pro-choice.

 

“It gives travellers more flights, lower air fares, and the best connections on the kangaroo routes between Australia and the UK. We are delighted, but not surprised, at the outcome.”

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