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Which airline did Air New Zealand have a failed tie-up with, leading to near bankruptcy?

  • Qantas

  • Ansett Australia

  • Virgin Australia

  • Singapore Airlines

Answer

Air New Zealand faced near bankruptcy due to a failed tie-up with Australian carrier Ansett Australia. The New Zealand government returned the airline to majority ownership in 2001 to save it from financial collapse.
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