9-Mar-2017 11:11 AM
A4ANZ launched as new Australia and New Zealand airline body
Airlines for Australia and New Zealand (A4ANZ), a new industry group formed by Qantas Group, Virgin Australia Group, Air New Zealand and Regional Express (Rex), was officially launched (09-Mar-2017) on 09-Mar-2017, with former Australian Competition and Consumer Competition chairman Grame Samuel as independent chairman. A CEO will be appointed "in the coming months". The A4ANZ board will also include representatives from each carrier, including Jetstar Airways and Tigerair Australia. The group's intention is to address regulatory and airport issues, fares and charges, encourage more investment in aviation infrastructure and push for market reforms. [more - original PR]