Forum Archive Index - April 2001

[daniel <daniel.st@xtra.co.nz>]

Qantas Airways announced today that it was working to help Tasman
 Pacific Airlines customers make alternative travel arrangements
 following the announcement that Tasman Pacific Airlines, the company
 that operates the Qantas New Zealand franchise, had been placed into
 receivership.

 Mr Peter Collins, Qantas Regional General Manager New Zealand and
 Pacific Islands, said: "Qantas regrets the inconvenience to passengers
 caused by Tasman Pacific Airlines being placed into receivership.

 "Qantas has no ownership or equity interest in Tasman Pacific Airlines
-
 it is a franchise relationship we entered into last year - however we
 are endeavouring to assist passengers find alternative travel
 arrangements.

 "We are working with Air New Zealand and Origin Pacific to accommodate
 as many passengers as possible."

 Qantas has also provided a toll free telephone number - 0800 726 827 -
 for ticket holders.

 Any issues relating to the crediting of Frequent Flyer points due to
the
 disruption can be directed to 0800 101 500 during normal business
hours.

 Due to the receivership of Tasman Pacific Airlines, Qantas has
exercised
 its right to terminate the franchise agreement with Tasman Pacific
 Airlines and Zazu Limited.

 Regards,

 David Libeau
 Marketing Manager
 Qantas Airways New Zealand





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