IASC grants QF, SAA codesharing capabilities. Image: M. Torres

The International Air Services Commission (IASC) has decided to grant Qantas’ application for an allocation of seven services per week on the South Africa route and codesharing capabilities for South African Airways.

The IASC determination was issued this month and is valid for five years, while South African Airways is permitted to codeshare on Qantas’ flights to and from South Africa until 31 December 2014.

The Commission noted that on this occasion, Virgin Australia had not made any submission.

“The Commission takes the view that it is not likely that a third direct carrier would enter in competition with Qantas on the Sydney route or SAA on the Perth route within the next two years,” the Determination said.