Qantas and BA to end partnership

Qantas and BA to end partnership
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Qantas and British Airways will terminate their partnership in light of the alliance struck between Qantas and Emirates.

The 17-year-old Joint Services Agreement will cease from March 31.

Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce said the BA deal has been “central” to its network since 1995.

“However, global operating conditions have changed and the partnership with Emirates is the right strategy for Qantas,” he said.

Willie Walsh, chief executive of IAG, said the termination of the JSA was on amicable terms.

“The world has changed since 1995 when the joint business started,” he said. “This is a small part of our overall network and this move fits in with changes in our global strategy. Asia has become a key market focus for IAG and we’re talking to a number of airlines about alternative options for us.”

He added the end of the JSA will have no negative impact on IAG’s financial performance.

Both carriers said they will continue to work together in Oneworld and bilateral codeshares.

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