Tourism
Consumer watchdog raises concerns over caravan complaints
The unsung hero of our childhood travels has landed in hot water, with the ACCC blowing the whistle on widespread complaints about caravan suppliers.
Aviation
ACCC voices concerns over “monopoly airports” blocking Sydney access for Bonza
Much to the disappointment of Travel Weekly staff, this news has nothing to do with the board game Monopoly, which is probably for the best considering our penchant for flipping over the board and storming off.
Aviation
Rex Brisbane-Melbourne flights take off today, completing the ‘golden triangle’
The ‘golden triangle’ is much safer than the Bermuda triangle, but it lacks the fun, mysterious element and there aren’t as many conspiracy theories about it.
Aviation
Sydney Airport receives another takeover bid
Will it be a case of third time lucky for the consortium of investors? Not if “Rocket” Rod Sims finds any glaring problems with the deal.
Aviation
Row between Virgin and Qantas intensifies, as Scurrah calls for ACCC investigation
ACCC chair Rod Sims is set to don the deerstalker hat and monocle after Virgin’s boss wrote him a very angry letter.
Aviation
“Rex has a track record for throwing tantrums”: Qantas doubles down on regional expansion
by Christian Fleetwood
Qantas has returned serve to Rex over allegations the national carrier is abusing its market power by “dumping” excess capacity on regional routes.
Travel Agents
New advertising guidelines for ATAS members
AFTA has issued a passive-aggressive warning to ATAS members that dodgy advertising will not be tolerated.
Aviation
ACCC and Virgin voice concerns over Qantas-Cathay Pacific codeshare expansion
Concerns have been raised over Qantas and Cathay Pacific’s proposed codeshare deal, while Travel Weekly’s editor has just raised $10 from fellow staff to pay for his lunch.
Aviation
Qantas investigated over latest acquisition
by Huntley Mitchell
Travel Weekly understands Sherlock Holmes, Jacques Clouseau and Inspector Gadget were all overlooked for this particular investigation.
Travel Agents
Flight Centre verdict spurs agency agreements review
by Daisy Melwani
A South Australian-based law firm has urged businesses to review its agency agreements following December’s court ruling against Flight Centre, saying it leaves practices “up in the air”.
Aviation
Delta and Virgin keep the love alive
by Hannah Edensor
The ACCC has drafted a proposal to allow Virgin Australia and Delta Air Lines to extend their affair for a further five years.