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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 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 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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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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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.

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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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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.

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 proposes to authorise Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways integrated alliance

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

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

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

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

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

ACCC denies re-authorisation of airline charter alliance

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