Qantas, American Airlines interim authorization for trans-Pacific routes

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to Qantas and American Airlines to continue their cooperation on trans-Pacific routes while the substantive application AA1000709 undergoes assessment. This procedural step permits the airlines to maintain their existing arrangements without interruption pending the final determination on revocation and substitution of prior authorisations.

This interim authorisation does not impose new compliance obligations on the airlines or other parties. No immediate action is required from regulated entities. Parties interested in the outcome of the substantive assessment should monitor the ACCC's public register for application AA1000709.