The Australian Competition Authority seeks submissions on a draft determination proposing to deny authorisation to an extension of a charter alliance agreement between two airlines (Virgin Australia / Alliance Airlines)

ACCC to consult further on proposed extension of Virgin Australia and Alliance Airlines charter alliance agreement* The ACCC is seeking submissions on a draft determination issued today proposing to deny authorisation to an extension of a Charter Alliance Agreement between Virgin Australia Airlines, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) (together Virgin Australia) and Alliance Aviation Services (ASX:AQZ) and Alliance Airlines Pty Ltd (together, Alliance Airlines). “At this stage, the ACCC is not satisfied that the public benefits likely to result from the Charter Alliance Agreement in the next five years will outweigh the public detriment that is likely to result from VARA and