Jetstar and AirAsia partnership talks spell trouble for Tiger Airway

Financial Times, 18 Dec 2009
Qantas Airways-owned Jetstar and Malaysia’s AirAsia confirmed on Friday they were in talks about a partnership to cut costs and cement their positions as the lowest cost airlines in the Asia-Pacific region.
The still-profitable Australian flag carrier – which remains well positioned compared with its international rivals – confirmed on Friday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Jetstar, and AirAsia have entered preliminary discussions regarding a potential cost-saving joint venture.
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