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ACCC backs Virgin Australia’s ‘wet lease’ arrangement with Qatar Airways

With Jayne Hrdlicka set to depart soon, this is one last tick…

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ACCC backs Virgin Australia’s ‘wet lease’ arrangement with Qatar Airways

With Jayne Hrdlicka set to depart soon, this is one last tick…

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ACCC challenges airlines to find news way to increase seating capacity as growth continues

If you didn't know it already, spreading your personal items on the…

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Qantas begins $20m ‘ghost flight’ pay out following ACCC agreement

Hudson is still cleaning up Joyce's mess... Well, she may have had…

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ACCC green lights Virgin – Air NZ codeshare for trans-Tasman routes

Another notch in the codeshare belt, but what will Qantas have to…

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Top four airports return to profit after post-Covid period comes to an end

If you feel like we just haven't spent enough of our lives…

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Qantas cops $100m penalty with passengers to get $20m back over cancelled flights

Qantas cops a $100m civil penalty, passengers to get back $20m over…

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Airfares may have dropped, but so has customer service: ACCC

Airlines not realised the phrase "you get what you pay for" only…

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Did Qantas actually impact inflation in 2022? Experts weigh in

Turns out those interest rate rises may not have been Qantas' fault!…

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Qantas strongly rejects Andrew Wilkie’s claim that Boxing Day sale is a “scam”

Wilkie says the airline is also not offering frequent flyer fares on…

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Airbnb to pay $15m in penalties and up to $15m compensation for misleading consumers

Prices being shown to Australian customers were in USD rather than AUD.

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Qantas leaves the ACCC disappointed on first day of ghost flights case

Taking inspiration from the those Star Wars sequels, Qantas has decided to…

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ACCC case “ignores realities of aviation industry:” Qantas files response to commission claims

The airline says "the ACCC’s case ignores a fundamental reality and a…

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Qantas pulls application for extended ‘tie-up’ agreement with China Eastern

No more codeshares on QF flights to China, but there hasn't been…

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ACCC to resume domestic aviation monitoring after senate recommendation

The ACCC has its sights back on the big players. Vanessa Hudson…

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Qantas denied from ongoing links with China Eastern on Australia – Mainland China routes

China Eastern may have a hunch that the recent media circus surrounding…

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Coalition calls for consumer watchdog to recommence monitoring airfares

The right wing party has called for government intervention while the left…

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Qantas seeks help with its tarnished reputation, expected to make key hires

If this TW journo could've gotten professional help with his reputation, he…

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Qantas breaks silence over ACCC allegations

The statement ended by thanking the company's 25,000 staff.

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Qantas accused of misleading advertising on SYD-LHR sale its own staff couldn’t find

Amid high international airfare, there's a new mantra: If you can't offer…

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American Airlines to introduce $75 fee on first checked bag

Nothing was mentioned about the price of a second bag, perhaps it's…

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Price gauging or sustainability: What’s really behind record airfares in 2023?

Airfares have never been higher, but is there more to it than…

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ACCC cracks down on Qantas-Virgin duopoly, calls for government intervention

Ever feel like you're just flying with the same two carriers over…

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International airfares remain over 50% higher than pre-pandemic rates

The battle between the consumer and the supplier continues to wage, but…

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Qantas puzzled by ACCC decision to block takeover of Alliance

The ACCC “concluded that the transaction is likely to substantially lessen competition.

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ACCC re-authorises coordination between Jetstar’s Asian brands

The decision continues the ACCC’s previous authorisations made in 2013 and 2018.

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Sydney Airport CEO expresses concern over actions from major airlines blocking new entrants to the market

The chief executive has criticised larger airlines for "over-filing for slots and…

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ACCC announcements reveal mixed feelings in aviation industry

An age-old classic of big guy vs. little guy. In this case…

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ACCC calls for airlines to cut domestic airfares

Domestic airfares have declined from historic highs at the end of 2022;…

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Qantas cops warning after becoming the most complained about airline

Like the naughty kid in school, Qantas has received a stern warning…

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AFTA calls for Qantas to extend expiry date on $800m of unused travel credit

Got some Qantas credits? You've got until the end of the year…

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AFTA push to call time on Qantas and Emirates tie-up

More frequent flyer points and shared flight routes, what's not to love?…

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Travel industry part of ACCC crackdown on misleading social media posts

Parts of the travel industry may have to change the way they…

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Domestic airfares could return to pre-COVID prices by mid-year, ACCC chair predicts

If there's one thing we'd like these days it's 2019 flight prices.…

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ABS reveals travel is truly back, but high prices are going nowhere

If you are one of the millions looking to travel this year…

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Uber fined $21m for misleading customers

Rumour has it, Uber will be adding a 'because we can' fee…

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