QF and Air NZ sign agreement
Qantas and Air New Zealand today signed an agreement that will see the airlines work together on network, schedule, pricing and marketing initiatives for Tasman operations.
The Tasman Networks Agreement (TNA) extends to the airlines’ value-based subsidiaries Jetstar and Freedom Air.
The Chief Executive Officer of Qantas, Mr Geoff Dixon, said the TNA, which was subject to regulatory approval in Australia and New Zealand, did not involve any shareholding.
“For some time we have been exploring avenues for greater cooperation with Air New Zealand,” Mr Dixon said.
“This commercial agreement enables us to maintain network presence, while realigning some of the current surplus capacity on the Tasman.
“We plan to develop a combined schedule that allows us both to better utilise aircraft and save costs.
“The TNA also allows Qantas and Air New Zealand to codeshare, delivering significant benefits to customers flying between Australia and New Zealand by providing access to both carriers’ networks.”
Mr Dixon said benefits to customers would include:
• sustainable low fares;
• a better spread of departure times;
• new destination opportunities; and
• Frequent Flyer benefits.
Mr Dixon said the agreement would provide customers of both Qantas and Air New Zealand with access to improved schedules.
“The combined network of Qantas and Air New Zealand means that passengers have a greater choice of trans-Tasman routes and flight times.”
Mr Dixon said the TNA would be implemented as soon as regulatory approval was received. This process is expected to take around six months.
Graham Muldoon
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
TAP Air Portugal to operate 29 flights due to strike on December 11
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Airbnb eyes a loyalty program but details remain under wraps
Air Mauritius reduces frequencies to Europe and Asia for the holiday season
Major rail disruptions around and in Berlin until early 2026