SINGAPORE/AUSTRALIA
January 1st, 2003
BY MARK ROWE
SINGAPORE and Australia have reached an informal 'general agreement' on an open skies arrangement and formal discussions are expected to begin on liberalising the two countries' respective air space within months. The deal could clear regulatory hurdles hindering a Qantas-Air New Zealand alliance and allow Singapore Airlines to operate direct Australia-USA-Europe direct flights.
SINGAPORE and Australia have reached an informal 'general agreement' on an open skies arrangement and formal discussions are expected to begin on liberalising the two countries' respective air space within months. The deal could clear regulatory hurdles hindering a Qantas-Air New Zealand alliance and allow Singapore Airlines to operate direct Australia-USA-Europe direct flights.
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