As part of the codeshare deal with Emirates, Malaysia Airlines plans to drop flights between its Kuala Lumpur hub and Paris and Amsterdam, leaving London as its only non-stop European destination. MAS customers will be encouraged to travel to European destinations, other than London, via Dubai.
Qantas Airways has no plans to deepen its relationship with fellow oneworld member Malaysia Airlines following last week’s code sharing agreement between MAS and Qantas close partner, Emirates.
As part of the codeshare deal with Emirates, Malaysia Airlines plans to drop flights between its Kuala Lumpur hub and Paris and Amsterdam, leaving London as its only non-stop European destination. MAS customers will be encouraged to travel to European destinations, other than London, via Dubai.
In return, Emirates will offer its customers codeshares on Malaysia Airlines flights beyond Kuala Lumpur to other destinations throughout Asia. Emirates has four daily flights between Dubai and Kuala Lumpur, including one that travels on to Melbourne and is part of its alliance with Qantas.
Qantas does not offer flights from Australia to Kuala Lumpur.
"We are always looking at opportunities with our codeshare partners, but there are no immediate plans to change our current relationship with Malaysia Airlines or fly into Kuala Lumpur at this stage," a Qantas spokesman told the Sydney Morning Herald.
In a separate deal, Jetstar has launched an interline agreement across its group of airlines with leading European and oneworld carrier, Finnair, further expanding its sales footprint into the European market.
The partnership allows Finnair customers to purchase a Jetstar, Jetstar Asia, Valuair or Jetstar Pacific flight as part of a single integrated transaction and travel itinerary and sold on a Finnair E-ticket.
For passengers travelling under the agreement, Jetstar will accommodate the Finnair baggage allowance, and for passengers connecting international-to-international flights, bags will be through tagged and on select services, complimentary onboard offerings such as meals and comfort packs will be provided.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald