The Commerce Commission is considering a request for an extension from Air New Zealand Limited and Qantas Airways Limited relating to their applications for authorisation under the Commerce Act. The applicants have requested more time to make submissions on the Commission's draft determinations.

The Commission released its draft determinations on 10 April and submissions are currently due to close on May 9.

The Commission will make a decision on the request for an extension this week.

Media contact: Jackie Maitland, Communications Manager

Phone work (04) 924 3708, mobile 029 924 3708

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