Australian Competition Consumer Commission

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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Korean Air – Asiana acquisition unopposed by ACCC

Australia's consumer watchdog announced yesterday that it won't oppose the proposed acquisition…

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ACCC says proposed Virgin codeshare agreements will benefit travellers

Our IT savvy friends were shocked to learn a codeshare arrangement involved…

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Qantas, Flight Centre flag hefty airfare increase due to jet fuel price hike

As the eastern European conflict echoes throughout the world, Aussie airlines are…

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ACCC blocks Qantas’ proposed tie-up with Japan Airlines

ACCC tsar Rod Sims had already given this proposal a tentative thumbs…

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Rex lawyers up to take on Qantas over “predatory and anti-competitive” behaviour

If you thought the rivalry between Qantas and Virgin was fierce, Rex…

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Qantas and Jetstar headquarters to stay put, but flying kangaroo’s JAL alliance in doubt

Qantas and Jetstar staff are no doubt breathing a sigh of relief…

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Garuda to pay $19m price-fixing penalty after dropping appeal

Luckily for the Indonesian airline, the court has approved its request to…

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Signed, sealed, delivered: ACCC authorises Virgin’s cooperation plan with Alliance Airlines

Did you recently happen to see ACCC tsar Rod Sims popping some…

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APT avoids court action by committing to bigger customer refunds for COVID-19 cancellations

The tour company has succumbed to pressure by the ACCC and agreed…

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ACCC backs reauthorisation of Qantas-American Airlines alliance

It looks like Alan Joyce and Doug Parker will be buying each…

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Qantas’ tie-up with China Eastern Airlines approved by ACCC

It appears Alan Joyce’s tactic of kissing ACCC tsar Rod Sims’ feet…

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AFTA continues to press govt for tailored support, as Frydenberg stands firm on JobKeeper

Staff at Parliament House’s café have already memorised Darren Rudd’s coffee order,…

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AFTA prompts ACCC to update advice on COVID-affected travel

AFTA boss Darren Rudd has been rolling up his sleeves so much…

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Travel tops the list of COVID-related complaints received by the ACCC

In what will probably come as a shock to no one, travel…

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Virgin and Alliance Airlines now authorised to cooperate on regional and international routes

The ACCC has sent its intern to Officeworks for an ink refill,…

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Trivago loses appeal after misleading consumers over hotel ads

We assume Trivago's lawyers have since made their way from the courtroom…

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Virgin seeks approval for alliance with regional carrier… whose biggest shareholder is Qantas

We now have a better idea of what Virgin’s regional plans look…

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ACCC and AFTA welcome Etihad’s refund offer for cancelled Aussie flights

ACCC tsar Rod Sims has been breathing down Etihad’s neck, and it…

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ACCC raises concerns over caravanning association’s proposed ‘loyalty program’

Unfortunately, we don't have a Road & Rail Wrap for you today.…

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ACCC raises concerns over caravanning association’s proposed trade show ‘loyalty program’

A state caravanning association that happens to be a major player in…

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ACCC continues to investigate Qantas over stake in regional competitor

As you'll discover here, the unprecedented uncertainty in the aviation industry has…

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ACCC revokes interim authorisation for car rental companies to negotiate with Cairns Airport

Here's a rare bit of news from the car rental industry, sans…

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Travel agents “well within their legal rights” to charge cancellation fees, says Westbury

AFTA's chief executive has gone into bat for agents once again. Travel…

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Industry body engages ACCC for travel policy development

One of the industry’s peak bodies has stepped up to the plate…

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TEG Live to refund customers $5m over misleading promotion of basketball games

The ticketing and entertainment giant has been stung thanks to the clever…

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ACCC allows Rex to coordinate flights with Qantas and Virgin

The move is welcome news for the regional carrier, which announced last…

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Trivago licks its wounds after court loss, as industry bodies applaud ruling

Trivago has responded to the Federal Court’s ruling that it misled consumers…

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Federal Court finds Trivago misled consumers about hotel room rates

An OTA using dodgy tactics is like a red rag to a…

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Jetstar hit with $1.95m fine for misleading refund claims

Jetstar has been forced to return its new office chaise longue and…

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Meriton fights back against ACCC court case

Meriton has fought back against the court case brought by the ACCC…

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