MAS confirms Qantas talks
Wednesday December 17, 2008
Malaysia Airlines is in talks with Qantas regarding some kind of partnership and intends to "pursue strategic partnerships to create additional value," CEO Idris Jala confirmed in a statement cited by widespread press reports.
"We are in talks with a number of airlines, including Qantas. This ranges from joint ventures and codeshares to interlining partnerships. More details will be announced as and when we have finalized the terms of any of these partnerships," Jala said.
Rumors of an MAS/QF relationship gained steam two weeks ago after QF and British Airways revealed their merger discussions.
Malaysia Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Najib Razak was quoted as saying that the "present conditions in the world tell us to be creative and innovative provided we can agree on the participation of foreigners on a win-win basis."
by ATWOnline Staff
Wednesday December 17, 2008
Malaysia Airlines is in talks with Qantas regarding some kind of partnership and intends to "pursue strategic partnerships to create additional value," CEO Idris Jala confirmed in a statement cited by widespread press reports.
"We are in talks with a number of airlines, including Qantas. This ranges from joint ventures and codeshares to interlining partnerships. More details will be announced as and when we have finalized the terms of any of these partnerships," Jala said.
Rumors of an MAS/QF relationship gained steam two weeks ago after QF and British Airways revealed their merger discussions.
Malaysia Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Najib Razak was quoted as saying that the "present conditions in the world tell us to be creative and innovative provided we can agree on the participation of foreigners on a win-win basis."
by ATWOnline Staff