Tag: ACCC
ACCC: High demand for Australian domestic air travel in spring led...
Very high demand for domestic air travel in Australia in September and October 2025 put additional pressure on seating capacity, and led to higher...
Australia domestic capacity lags, ACCC says
The number of passengers flying domestically in Australia each month has returned to pre-pandemic levels. However, growth in the total number of seats provided...
ACCC: Strong demand, reduced domestic competition boost Qantas, 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...
Australian regulators OK Virgin-Qatar deal
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways to allow them to engage in cooperative conduct...
ACCC: Growth in demand for domestic flights outstrips seating capacity in...
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...
ACCC looks to OK Virgin, Qatar alliance
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced it is proposing to approve an alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways that will allow...
Australian domestic airfares increase on reduced competition
Australian 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...
Qantas hit with ‘greenwashing’ complaint
Qantas, whose global carbon emissions are equivalent to 4% of Australia’s total annual emissions, has been referred to Australia's consumer watchdog for potential greenwashing.
The...
Australian domestic airline competition under pressure
Australian regulator ACCC said it will continue to closely monitor domestic airfares on services between metropolitan cities following Rex’s withdrawal from this market, the...
Virgin Australia, ANZ get OK for trans-Tasman code sharing
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted authorisation to allow unilateral code sharing arrangements between Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand that...
