New Qantas Group full service carrier could further alter competitive landscape in Singapore

The launch next year of a new joint venture full service carrier in Southeast Asia by Qantas and Asian partners could have major ramifications for the region's rapidly evolving airline industry. If Singapore is selected as the base for the narrowbody operator as expected, Qantas could encroach on Singapore Airlines by establishing a powerful 25% share of the Singapore market when including its Jetstar subsidiary and a potential tie-up with newly aligned AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.