British Airways–Qatar Airways code-sharing application 2020

We provided the Minister advice concerning the application by British Airways and Qatar Airways including a detailed analysis.

We recommended the authorisation of the proposed coodination. 

Submissions closed on 28 February 2020. We received 2 submissions in response to the application. 

On 19 November 2019, British Airways and Qatar Airways jointly applied for authorisation to coordinate their air passenger services on 26 routes between Auckland and the UK or Europe, which incorporate the London-Doha trunk route. Currently, British Airways has no direct flights to or from New Zealand, while Qatar Airways offers daily flights from Auckland to Doha.

The proposed arrangement may include coordination of schedules, revenue planning and pricing, sales and marketing activities, and service parameters and standards. Authorisation is sought for a term of 5 years.

We are now seeking submissions on the application. Submissions close 28 February 2020.