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Strong demand and reduced domestic competition have contributed to significant earnings for Qantas Group and Virgin Australia

Australia’s two largest airline groups have both recorded strong financial results for the first half of 2024-25, reflecting a number of factors including strong ongoing demand for flying and limited domestic competition, the ACCC’s latest Domestic Airline Competition report has found.

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Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways integrated alliance authorised, doubling flights between Doha and Australia

The ACCC has granted authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways to allow them to engage in cooperative conduct under an integrated alliance for five years, doubling the frequency of flights between Doha and major Australian airports.

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Airports report record aeronautical revenues despite slower growth in passenger numbers

Australia's four largest airports, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, each reported their highest ever aeronautical revenues in 2023-24, the ACCC’s latest Airport Monitoring Report shows.

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ACCC authorises collective bargaining by international airlines

The ACCC has authorised the Board of Airline Representatives of Australia Inc to continue to collectively bargain and to make and give effect to arrangements for the acquisition of Essential Aviation Services from operators of international airports, providers of essential aviation services, and suppliers of Government-mandated security services.

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ACCC proposes to authorise Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways integrated alliance

The ACCC is proposing to grant authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, which will allow them to engage in cooperative conduct under an integrated alliance for five years.

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Growth in demand for domestic flights outstrips seating capacity, leading to fuller flights

Virgin Australia and Jetstar reported strong passenger demand growth throughout most of 2024, which continued into the Christmas period, the ACCC’s latest Domestic Airline Competition report has found.

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ACCC proposes to authorise collective bargaining by international airlines

The ACCC proposes to grant authorisation to the Board of Airline Representatives of Australia Inc (BARA) to continue to collectively bargain and to make and give effect to arrangements for the acquisition of Essential Aviation Services

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ACCC does not object to collective bargaining by tenants of the Toowoomba City Aerodrome

The ACCC does not object to the collective bargaining notification CB10000493 lodged by Toowoomba City Council Community Aerodrome Incorporated (TCCAI).

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ACCC grants interim authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, allowing them to engage in cooperative conduct under an integrated alliance.

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Webjet alleged to have made misleading claims about airfare prices and flight bookings

The ACCC has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against online travel booking site Webjet Marketing Pty Ltd for allegedly making false and misleading representations to consumers about flight prices and bookings.

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Domestic airfares increase amid reduced airline competition

Domestic airline passengers face less choice and higher airfares following Rex’s recent exit from services between metropolitan cities, the ACCC’s latest Domestic Airline Competition report has found.

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Airservices Australia price notification October 2024

The ACCC has decided to not object to Airservices Australia's proposal to increase the prices of several services that it provides to airlines.

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Federal Court orders Qantas to pay $100m in penalties for misleading consumers

Qantas has today been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $100m in penalties for misleading consumers by offering and selling tickets for flights it had already decided to cancel, and by failing to promptly tell existing ticketholders of its decision.

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ACCC consults on Airservices Australia’s proposed price increase

The ACCC is seeking views from the aviation industry and other interested parties on its preliminary view to not object to Airservices Australia’s proposal to increase the prices it charges airlines.

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Domestic airline competition under pressure on routes between metropolitan cities

The ACCC will continue to closely monitor domestic airfares on services between metropolitan cities following Rex’s withdrawal from this market, the ACCC’s latest domestic airline competition report states.

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ACCC authorisation for Virgin Australia to sell and market Air New Zealand’s trans-Tasman services

The ACCC has granted authorisation to allow unilateral code sharing arrangements between Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand that will boost travellers’ fare choices on trans-Tasman routes.

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Return to pre-pandemic levels of airline travel and capacity

Australia’s aviation sector appears to have recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic as passenger levels and capacity returned to pre-pandemic levels, the ACCC’s latest Domestic Airline Competition in Australia report reveals.

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Qantas agrees to $20m payments to customers and, subject to court approval, a $100m penalty for misleading consumers

Qantas has admitted that it misled consumers by advertising tickets for tens of thousands of flights it had already decided to cancel, and by cancelling thousands more flights without promptly telling ticketholders of its decision.

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ACCC proposes authorisation for Virgin Australia to sell and market Air New Zealand’s trans-Tasman services

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation to Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand for proposed unilateral code sharing arrangements on trans-Tasman routes.

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Rebound in passenger numbers helps major airports' financial recovery

The aeronautical operations of Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney airports returned to profit in 2022-23, the first full financial year since the end of COVID-19 travel restrictions, the ACCC’s latest Airport Monitoring Report shows.

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Domestic airfares were generally lower in 2023 but reliability remains poor

Domestic airfares generally fell last year after reaching record highs in late-2022, but cancellations and delays remain higher than long-term industry averages, the ACCC’s latest Domestic Airline Competition in Australia report reveals.

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Views sought on Airservices Australia's proposed price increase

The ACCC is seeking views from the aviation industry and other interested parties on Airservices Australia’s draft proposal to increase the prices it charges airlines for its enroute navigation, terminal navigation, and aviation rescue and fire-fighting (ARFF) services.

Update

Qantas and China Eastern withdraw application to continue coordination between Australia and China

On 24 October 2023, Qantas Airways Limited and China Eastern Airlines Corporation Ltd withdrew their application for revocation of authorisation AA1000526 and substitution for a new authorisation AA1000624 for Qantas and China Eastern to coordinate operations between Australia and mainland China under an Extended Joint Coordination Agreement.

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ACCC takes court action alleging Qantas advertised flights it had already cancelled

The ACCC today launched action in the Federal Court of Australia alleging Qantas Airways (QAN) engaged in false, misleading or deceptive conduct, by advertising tickets for more than 8,000 flights that it had already cancelled but not removed from sale.

Strong demand and reduced domestic competition have contributed to significant earnings for Qantas Group and Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways integrated alliance authorised, doubling flights between Doha and Australia

Airports report record aeronautical revenues despite slower growth in passenger numbers

ACCC authorises collective bargaining by international airlines

ACCC proposes to authorise Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways integrated alliance

Growth in demand for domestic flights outstrips seating capacity, leading to fuller flights

ACCC proposes to authorise collective bargaining by international airlines

ACCC does not object to collective bargaining by tenants of the Toowoomba City Aerodrome

ACCC grants interim authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways

Webjet alleged to have made misleading claims about airfare prices and flight bookings

Domestic airfares increase amid reduced airline competition

Airservices Australia price notification October 2024

Federal Court orders Qantas to pay $100m in penalties for misleading consumers

ACCC consults on Airservices Australia’s proposed price increase

Domestic airline competition under pressure on routes between metropolitan cities

ACCC authorisation for Virgin Australia to sell and market Air New Zealand’s trans-Tasman services

Return to pre-pandemic levels of airline travel and capacity

Qantas agrees to $20m payments to customers and, subject to court approval, a $100m penalty for misleading consumers

ACCC proposes authorisation for Virgin Australia to sell and market Air New Zealand’s trans-Tasman services

Rebound in passenger numbers helps major airports' financial recovery

Domestic airfares were generally lower in 2023 but reliability remains poor

Views sought on Airservices Australia's proposed price increase

Qantas and China Eastern withdraw application to continue coordination between Australia and China

ACCC takes court action alleging Qantas advertised flights it had already cancelled

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