Virgin Blue Statement in Response to Preliminary Decision by DOT on Delta Joint Venture

Virgin Blue Statement in Response to Preliminary Decision by DOT on Delta Joint Venture

Thursday, 9 September 2010: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today issued a preliminary denial of Virgin Blue and Delta Air Lines' application for antitrust immunity in relation to their proposed joint venture on the Trans Pacific Route.

Both airlines will be working with DOT over the next 14 day period to respond to the concerns raised.

Virgin Blue strongly believes the proposed alliance with Delta will be good for consumers.