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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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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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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.

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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.

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Qantas and Emirates to continue coordination on flights

The ACCC has granted authorisation for Qantas Airways Ltd, Emirates and their related entities (including Jetstar) to continue coordinating their passenger and cargo transport operations across their networks until 2028. These networks cover routes between Australia and the UK/Europe, New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.

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Airports' financial results in 2021-22 impacted by COVID-19 but passengers returned

The financial performance of Australia’s four largest airports (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth) in 2021-22 remained well below the results achieved in the last full non-pandemic financial year of 2018-19, the ACCC’s latest Airport Monitoring Report shows.

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The ACCC proposes to allow Qantas and Emirates coordination to continue

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to authorise Qantas Airways Ltd, Emirates and their related entities (including Jetstar) to continue coordinating operations for five years.

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Domestic airline competition at a critical juncture

A lack of effective competition in Australia’s domestic airline industry, which has characterised the industry for decades, has resulted in higher airfares and poorer service for consumers, the ACCC’s final Airline Competition in Australia report concludes.

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Consultation opens on Endeavour's proposed acquisition of Rye Hotel on the Mornington Peninsula

The ACCC is seeking views from consumers and businesses on the Mornington Peninsula, about Endeavour Group Limited’s proposed acquisition of the Rye Hotel in Rye, Victoria.

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The ACCC authorises coordination between British Airways, Qatar Airways and Iberia

The ACCC has granted authorisation AA1000630 to enable British Airways plc, Qatar Airways Group Q.C.S.C.

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ACCC denies re-authorisation of airline charter alliance

The ACCC has denied Virgin Australia Airlines and Alliance Aviation Services’ (ASX:AQZ) application for re-authorisation of their agreement to coordinate and jointly tender for and supply services to corporate customers, mainly for fly-in fly-out employees.

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ACCC opposes Qantas' acquisition of Alliance

The ACCC will oppose Qantas Airways’ (ASX: QAN) proposed acquisition of Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (ASX: AQZ).

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ACCC re-authorises coordination between Jetstar's Asian brands

The ACCC has decided to grant re-authorisation for five years until 11 May 2028 to Qantas Airways Ltd and Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd for the continued coordination of two Jetstar Asian-based joint ventures and, in certain circumstances, between Jetstar Japan and Japan Airlines.

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Interim authorisation granted to Qantas and China Eastern

Qantas Airways, China Eastern and their related entities can continue coordinating their passenger and cargo transport operations following an interim authorisation from the ACCC.

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The ACCC proposes to authorise coordination between British Airways, Qatar Airways and Iberia

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation AA1000630 to enable British Airways plc, Qatar Airways Group Q.C.S.C.

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Interim authorisation granted to Qantas and Emirates

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to enable Qantas Airways Ltd, Emirates and their related entities to continue coordinating their passenger and cargo transport operations while the ACCC assesses their substantive application for authorisation.

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

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

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

Qantas and Emirates to continue coordination on flights

Airports' financial results in 2021-22 impacted by COVID-19 but passengers returned

The ACCC proposes to allow Qantas and Emirates coordination to continue

Domestic airline competition at a critical juncture

Consultation opens on Endeavour's proposed acquisition of Rye Hotel on the Mornington Peninsula

The ACCC authorises coordination between British Airways, Qatar Airways and Iberia

ACCC denies re-authorisation of airline charter alliance

ACCC opposes Qantas' acquisition of Alliance

ACCC re-authorises coordination between Jetstar's Asian brands

Interim authorisation granted to Qantas and China Eastern

The ACCC proposes to authorise coordination between British Airways, Qatar Airways and Iberia

Interim authorisation granted to Qantas and Emirates

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