Qantas ditches American Airlines

Qantas will scrap a code-sharing and loyalty points deal with American Airlines, in a move that will hurt customers but the carrier says is necessary to convince United States authorities to approve a formal tie-up between the two companies. The Flying Kangaroo confirmed on Saturday it would re-apply to the US Department of Transportation for immunity from anti-competition laws so it can launch a lucrative but as-yet elusive joint venture with American. (www.stuff.co.nz) Más...