Qantas still eyes Asia

Posted 30/11/2011

Qantas (QF) has denied Australian media reports that its Asian strategy has been put on hold and confirmed that discussions were continuing with Malaysia Airlines (MH) and Singaporean interests.

In August, the Qantas Group announced it was setting up a joint venture with Japan Airlines and Mitsubishi to form Jetstar Japan, and it would also launch a premium branded airline in Asia to tap the rising middle class (ATW Daily News, Aug. 15).