JAL AND BA MULLING NEW VENTURE

Japan Airlines (JAL) is considering forming a venture on European routes with British Airways to boost operations on the continent. Air France is also being considered for a similar link up. “Our alliance with British Airways is the key,” said president Masaru Onishi. “If we can cover all of Europe with them, which would include Iberia as well, then we won’t need other joint ventures. If not, we’ll look to other airlines.” Virgin Australia the only business class service to the Gold Coast Virgin Australia is now the only airlines to offer a Business Class service to the Gold Coast,