Hong Kong - 06 November 2015

The International Air Services Commission has received an application [PDF: 306 KB]   from Qantas seeking an additional capacity of three frequencies on the Hong Kong and wishes to consolidate this with its current allocation of 25 frequencies on the route. In effect, Qantas is seeking to have a total allocation of 28 frequencies of passenger capacity per week on the Hong Kong route.

There are currently 45 frequencies per week available for immediate allocation to Australian carriers on the Hong Kong route.

In accordance with section 12 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, the Commission invites other applications for the capacity.

Cook Islands - 08 October 2015

The International Air Services Commission has received an application [PDF: 58 KB]   from Qantas seeking an allocation of 540 seats of capacity per week to operate scheduled services between Australia and the Cook Islands via New Zealand from March 2016.

In accordance with sections 12 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, the Commission invites other applications for the capacity.

The closing date for notice of intention to make an application is COB (i.e. 5pm) on 14 October 2015, with the application due by COB (i.e. 5pm) 21 October 2015. If no notice of intention is received by COB 14 October 2015, the Commission may proceed to make a decision.

Canada - 29 September 2015

The Commission received an application [PDF: 460 KB]   from Qantas seeking to vary Determination [2014] IASC 113 which allocates 1,092 seats per week of passenger capacity, to add conditions permitting American Airlines to codeshare on Qantas-operated services on the Canada route.

In accordance with section 22 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, the Commission invites submissions about the application. The closing date for notice of intention to make a submission is COB (i.e. 5pm) on 6 October 2015, with the submission due by COB (i.e. 5pm) 13 October 2015. If no notice of intention is received by COB 6 October 2015, the Commission may proceed to make a decision.

New Zealand - 21 September 2015

The International Air Services Commission has received an application [PDF: 360 KB]   from Qantas seeking a variation to Determination [2014] IASC 102 allocating unlimited capacity and frequency on the New Zealand route. Qantas seeks to add conditions allowing Jetstar Airways Pt Ltd to code share with LATAM Airlines Group on the New Zealand route.

In accordance with section 22 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, the Commission invites submissions about the proposed variation.

The closing date for notice of intention to make a submission is COB (i.e. 5pm) Monday 28 September 2015, with the submission due by COB (i.e. 5pm) 5 October 2015. If no notice of intention is received by COB Monday 28 September 2015, the Commission may proceed to make a decision.

Singapore - 16 September 2015

The Commission has received an application [PDF: 502 KB]   from Qantas seeking an allocation of 300 seats of capacity per week on the Singapore route to be used to exercise stop-over rights between Singapore and Colombo. The application also seeks permission for Qantas and an Australian carrier which is a wholly-owned subsidiary to use the capacity; and permission to use the capacity in joint services with a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group, with Emirates and SriLankan Airlines.

In accordance with section 12 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, the Commission invites other applications for the capacity.

New Zealand - 07 September 2015

The International Air Services Commission received an application [PDF: 75 KB]   from Tasman Cargo Airlines seeking a renewal of [2005] IASC 120, as amended, which allocates unlimited freight capacity on the New Zealand route.

In accordance with sections 12 and 17 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, the Commission invites other applications. The closing date for notice of intention to make an application is COB (i.e. 5pm) on 14 September 2015, with the application due by COB 21 September 2015. If no notice of intention is received by COB 14 September 2015, the Commission may proceed to make a decision.

Indonesia - 04 September 2015

The Commission has received an application [PDF: 347 KB]   from Virgin Australia seeking a variation to the following determinations on the Indonesia route:

  • [2013] IASC 116
  • [2013] IASC 127
  • [2013] IASC 130
  • [2013] IASC 131
  • [2013] IASC 134

to permit a wholly-owned subsidiary of Virgin Australia to use the capacity.

In accordance with section 22 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, the Commission invites submissions about the application. The closing date for notice of intention to make a submission is COB (i.e. 5pm) on 11 September 2015, with the submission due by COB 18 September 2015. If no notice of intention is received by COB 11 September 2015, the Commission may proceed to make a decision.

Indonesia - 04 September 2015

The Commission has received an application [PDF: 455 KB]   from Virgin Australia seeking a renewal of Determination [2011] IASC 110 which allocates 2,800 seats of capacity per week in each direction on the Indonesia route and due to expire on 29 August 2016. Virgin Australia further requests to authorise the use of the capacity by its wholly-owned subsidiary.

In accordance with sections 12 and 17 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, the Commission invites other applications for the capacity.

The closing date for notice of intention to make an application is COB (i.e. 5pm) on 11 September 2015, with the application due by COB 18 September 2015. If no notice of intention is received by COB 11 September 2015, the Commission may proceed to make a decision.

China - 18 August 2015

The International Air Services Commission received an application [PDF: 54 KB]   from Qantas seeking an allocation of unlimited capacity on the China route between points in Australia other than Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and points in China other than Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The allocation is requested for a period of ten years from the date of determination.

In accordance with section 12 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, the Commission invites other applications for the capacity.

United Kingdom - 18 August 2015

Renewal of Determination [2006] IASC 105 – Qantas.

The International Air Services Commission received an application from Qantas for the renewal of Determination [2006] IASC 105 [PDF: 43 KB]   which allocates unlimited capacity on the United Kingdom route that expires on 31 August 2016. 

In accordance with sections 12 and 17 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, the Commission invites other applications for the capacity.

The closing date for notice of intention to make an application is COB (i.e. 5pm) Tuesday 25 August 2015, with the application due by COB 1 September 2015. If no notice of intention is received by COB Tuesday 25 August 2015, the Commission may proceed to make a decision.

Chile - 24 June 2015

The International Air Services Commission (the Commission) has received an application [PDF: 355 KB]   from Qantas seeking the following:

  • additional capacity of 364 seats per week in each direction on the Chile route;
  • consolidation of all the existing capacity entitlements allocated to Qantas under other determinations—namely, [2014] IASC 111 and [2011] IASC 114 as amended.

This will bring the total amount of capacity allocation to 1,847 seats per week.

Additionally, Qantas has sought the inclusion of certain conditions (set out in the application) in the consolidated determination.

Taiwan - 19 June 2015

The International Air Services Commission has received an application [PDF: 171 KB]   from Qantas seeking a renewal of Determination [2011] IASC 106 which allocates 2121 seats of capacity per week in each direction on the Taiwan route. Qantas is seeking to vary the Determination to hand back 861 seats and retain 1,260 seats for a further five-year period from 7 June 2016.

The Determination is due to expire on 6 June 2016. In accordance with sections 12 and 17 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, the Commission invites other applications for the capacity.

France-Route 3 (New Caledonia) - 05 June 2015

The International Air Services Commission has received an application [PDF: 162 KB]   from Qantas seeking a renewal of Determination [2010] IASC 112 which allocates 239 seats of capacity per week in each direction on the France-Route 3 (New Caledonia). The Determination is due to expire on 20 May 2016. In accordance with sections 12 and 17 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, the Commission invites other applications for the capacity.

The closing date for notice of intention to make an application is COB (i.e. 5pm) on 12 June 2015, with the application due by COB 19 June 2015. If no notice of intention is received by COB 12 June 2015, the Commission may proceed to make a decision.

Papua New Guinea - 28 May 2015

The International Air Services Commission has received an application [PDF: 260 KB]  from Pacific Air Express seeking a renewal of Determination [2010] IASC 105 which allocates 17.5 tonnes of all-cargo capacity per week in each direction on the Papua New Guinea route. The Determination is due to expire on 24 June 2015. In accordance with sections 12 and 17 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, the Commission invites other applications for the capacity.

The closing date for notice of intention to make an application is COB (i.e. 5pm) on 4 June 2015, with the application due by COB 11 June 2015. If no notice of intention is received by COB 4 June 2015, the Commission may proceed to make a decision.

Papua New Guinea - 16 April 2015

The International Air Services Commission has received an application [PDF: 133 KB]   from Pacific Air Express seeking a renewal of Determination [2011] IASC 102 which allocates 17.5 tonnes of all-cargo capacity per week in each direction on the Papua New Guinea route and expires on 4 April 2016. In accordance with sections 12 and 17 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, the Commission invites other applications for the capacity.

The closing date for notice of intention to make an application is COB (i.e. 5pm) on 23 April 2015, with the application due by COB 30 April 2015. If no notice of intention is received by COB 23 April 2015, the Commission may proceed to make a decision.

Papua New Guinea - 17 February 2015

The International Air Services Commission has received an application [PDF: 221 KB]   from Virgin Australia seeking an allocation of 172 seats of capacity on the Papua New Guinea route.

In accordance with section 12 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, the Commission invites other applications for the capacity.

The closing date for notice of intention to make an application is COB 24 February 2015, with the application due by COB 3 March 2015. If no notice of intention is received by COB 24 February 2015, the Commission may proceed to make a decision.

Fiji - 23 December 2014

The International Air Services Commission received an application [PDF: 463 KB]   from Qantas seeking an allocation of unlimited capacity on the Fiji route between points in Australia other than Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and authorised points in Fiji. Qantas' wholly-owned subsidiary, Jetstar Airways Pty Limited, plans to operate services between the Gold Coast and Fiji from March 2015. In accordance with section 12 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, the Commission invites other applications for the capacity.

The closing date for notice of intention to make an application is COB (i.e. 5pm) on 2 January 2015, with the application due by COB 9 January 2015. If no notice of intention is received by COB 2 January 2015, the Commission may proceed to make a decision.