Qantas, American Airlines get interim Australia nod for trans-Pacific tie-up

Core Viewpoint - The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted interim authorization for Qantas and American Airlines to cooperate on trans-Pacific routes, linking Australia and New Zealand with the U.S., Canada, and Mexico [1][2]. Group 1: Regulatory Approval - The airlines applied for approval on November 24, 2025, to extend their joint business and coordinate operations across specified routes [2]. - The agreement allows the airlines to coordinate on fares, schedules, inventory, and other related arrangements for a five-year period [2]. - A final determination from the ACCC is expected in June [2].