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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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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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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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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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ACCC grants interim authorisation for Virgin Australia and Alliance Airlines to continue Charter Alliance Agreement

On 8 June 2022, the ACCC granted interim authorisation to Virgin Australia Regional Airlines Pty Ltd, Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd, Alliance Airlines Pty Limited and Alliance Aviation Services Limited (together, the Applicants) to enter into and give effect to an extension of their Charter Alliance Agreement.

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ACCC re-authorises Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa's Joint Coordination Agreement

The ACCC has reauthorised Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa to continue to coordinate on the provision of air passenger services on routes between Singapore Home Markets (in Asia and Oceania) and Lufthansa Home Markets (in Europe).

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ACCC proposes to re-authorise Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa's alliance

The ACCC proposes to reauthorise Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa to continue to coordinate on the provision of air passenger services on routes between Singapore Home Markets (in Asia and Oceania) and Lufthansa Home Markets (in Europe).

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ACCC proposes to authorise Virgin Australia and Alliance cooperation to support regional airline services

The ACCC proposes to grant authorisation to enable Virgin Australia and Alliance Airlines to coordinate their operations in relation to the provision of services on 41 regional routes and two short-haul international routes.

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ACCC issues final determination granting re-authorisation of Qantas and China Eastern Airlines' Joint Coordination Agreement

The ACCC has issued its final determination revoking authorisations A91470 and A91471 and granting authorisation AA1000526 in substitution to enable Qantas and China Eastern Airlines to give effect to an extended Joint Coordination Agreement under which the airlines will continue to coordinate their operations between Australia and mainland China.

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ACCC proposes to re-authorise Qantas and China Eastern Airlines' Joint Coordination Agreement

The ACCC proposes to revoke authorisations A91470 and A91471 and grant authorisation AA1000526 in substitution to enable Qantas and China Eastern Airlines to give effect to an extended Joint Coordination Agreement under which the airlines will continue to coordinate their operations between Australia and mainland China until March 2022.

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ACCC authorises airlines to cooperate on regional routes

The ACCC has issued a final determination granting conditional authorisation to enable Regional Express Pty Ltd (Rex) to coordinate flight schedules with Qantas and/or Virgin Australia to efficiently manage capacity, and share revenue as necessary, on 10 regional routes in response to the collapse in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ACCC grants interim authorisation for extended Qantas Airways and China Eastern Airlines alliance

The ACCC has granted interim authorisation to enable Qantas and China Eastern Airlines' to continue to give effect to a joint coordination agreement that has been in place since 2015.

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Tenants of the Redcliffe Aerodrome can collectively bargain with aerodrome owner

The ACCC has not objected to the notification lodged by the Redcliffe Aerodrome Chamber of Commerce Inc.

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ACCC authorises British Airways and Qatar Airways coordination

The ACCC has issued a determination granting authorisation to British Airways (BA) and Qatar Airways (QR) for five years to coordinate air passenger services on routes between Australia and the UK/Europe.

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ACCC grants variation to conditions of Qantas Airways and China Eastern Airlines authorisation

The ACCC has issued a statement of reasons granting a variation to the conditions to the authorisation for Qantas and China Eastern Airlines' (the Applicants) joint coordination agreement.

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Sydney hotels authorised to agree terms for international events

The ACCC has decided to grant authorisation until 17 October 2039 to allow Business Events Sydney Ltd and participating Sydney hotels to offer common agreed minimum terms to event organisers and delegates of large international events.

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Sydney hotels given preliminary green light to agree terms for international events

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation for 20 years to allow Business Events Sydney Ltd and participating Sydney hotels to offer common agreed minimum terms to event organisers and delegates of international events.

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ACCC authorises minor change to Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa airline alliance

The ACCC has decided to allow a minor variation to the authorisation initially granted in 2016 for an alliance between Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa to coordinate their operations between Singapore Airlines’ home markets (Singapore, Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia) and Lufthansa’s home markets (Germany, Austria, Belgium and Switzerland).

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Proposal to grant conditional authorisation for Virgin airline alliance

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to grant conditional authorisation to Virgin Australia, the HNA Group of airlines, Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express Airways to coordinate international passenger transport services between Australia and mainland China, and Australia and Hong Kong.

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ACCC grants authorisation to Singapore Airlines Limited and Deutsche Lufthansa AG

The ACCC has granted authorisation for five years to Singapore Airlines Limited and Deutsche Lufthansa AG and their respective passenger airline subsidiaries to coordinate their operations pursuant to a Joint Venture Framework Agreement.

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ACCC re-authorises alliance between Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines

The ACCC has issued a final determination granting re-authorisation to allow Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines to continue their existing airline alliance for a further five years.

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ACCC proposes to grant authorisation to Singapore Airlines Limited and Deutsche Lufthansa AG

The ACCC proposes to grant authorisation for five years to Singapore Airlines Limited and Deutsche Lufthansa AG and their respective passenger airline subsidiaries to coordinate their operations pursuant to a Joint Venture Framework Agreement.

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ACCC proposes to re-authorise alliance between Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to re-authorise Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines to continue their existing airline alliance for a further five years.

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ACCC consults on online travel agents

The ACCC is asking for submissions from Australian accommodation providers about price parity clauses imposed by online travel agents.

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Disruptions to travel and holiday plans

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ACCC consults on Airservices Australia’s proposed price increase

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

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

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

ACCC grants interim authorisation for Virgin Australia and Alliance Airlines to continue Charter Alliance Agreement

ACCC re-authorises Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa's Joint Coordination Agreement

ACCC proposes to re-authorise Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa's alliance

ACCC proposes to authorise Virgin Australia and Alliance cooperation to support regional airline services

ACCC issues final determination granting re-authorisation of Qantas and China Eastern Airlines' Joint Coordination Agreement

ACCC proposes to re-authorise Qantas and China Eastern Airlines' Joint Coordination Agreement

ACCC authorises airlines to cooperate on regional routes

ACCC grants interim authorisation for extended Qantas Airways and China Eastern Airlines alliance

Tenants of the Redcliffe Aerodrome can collectively bargain with aerodrome owner

ACCC authorises British Airways and Qatar Airways coordination

ACCC grants variation to conditions of Qantas Airways and China Eastern Airlines authorisation

Sydney hotels authorised to agree terms for international events

Sydney hotels given preliminary green light to agree terms for international events

ACCC authorises minor change to Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa airline alliance

Proposal to grant conditional authorisation for Virgin airline alliance

ACCC grants authorisation to Singapore Airlines Limited and Deutsche Lufthansa AG

ACCC re-authorises alliance between Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines

ACCC proposes to grant authorisation to Singapore Airlines Limited and Deutsche Lufthansa AG

ACCC proposes to re-authorise alliance between Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines

ACCC consults on online travel agents

Disruptions to travel and holiday plans

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