Australian watchdog blocks Qantas-Japan Airlines deal


SYDNEY (AFP): Australia's competition regulator on Monday (Sept 13) definitively blocked a pricing, code-sharing and scheduling deal between Qantas and Japan Airlines, saying the arrangement would hurt consumers.

The deal would have seen the two airlines coordinate on how much fares would cost, as well as flight schedules.

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