Thread: AA and QF JV Approved

Originally Posted by ddagencylv

American & Qantas joint venture approved

Today the American & Qantas joint venture has been tentatively approved. The DOT has decided that this will protect competition and promote public benefits, including additional flights and increased seat availability.
As a condition of the approval, the DOT is proposing that American and Qantas report annually on the progress of their cooperation. This would allow the DOT to determine if this partnership is really in the public’s interest.

Expect..

• Currently American’s Los Angeles to Sydney flight is operated by a 787-9, though I imagine we could see a capacity upgrade to a 777-300ER
• Currently American’s Los Angeles to Auckland route is seasonal, so I imagine we could see this go year-round again
• Qantas has been talking about launching nonstop flights to Chicago, so maybe we will finally see that launch
  
  
  WHAT DO YOU THINK?

• I like it!!!!!!!!