Aviation
Qantas, Flight Centre flag hefty airfare increase due to jet fuel price hike
As the eastern European conflict echoes throughout the world, Aussie airlines are expected to cop a flight price hike.
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
ACCC wont oppose Sydney Aviation Alliance’s proposed $23.6 billion Sydney Airport acquisition
The consumer watchdog has given two thumbs up to the Aviation Alliance’s proposal, flagging the natural monopoly most Australian airports hold.
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
Qantas and Jetstar headquarters to stay put, but flying kangaroo’s JAL alliance in doubt
Qantas and Jetstar staff are no doubt breathing a sigh of relief after facing the prospect of having to move interstate and – god forbid – barrack for another footy team.
Aviation
Garuda to pay $19m price-fixing penalty after dropping appeal
Luckily for the Indonesian airline, the court has approved its request to set up a monthly payment plan for the monstrous fine.
Technology
Trivago loses appeal after misleading consumers over hotel ads
We assume Trivago’s lawyers have since made their way from the courtroom to the pub and are drowning their sorrows.
Aviation
ACCC and AFTA welcome Etihad’s refund offer for cancelled Aussie flights
ACCC tsar Rod Sims has been breathing down Etihad’s neck, and it appears it was too much to bear for the carrier.
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
Virgin, Etihad alliance gets reauthorised by ACCC
The alliance between Virgin Australia and Etihad Airways has been reauthorised for a further five years, with the two airlines promising more public benefits are to come from the deal.
Aviation
News
Jetstar, Virgin stung over booking fees
by AAP
Jetstar and Virgin Australia misled customers about ticket prices on their mobile sites in 2014, according to a court ruling.
News
Airport service slips as profits rise
Investment in the country's major airports is vital to tackle congestion in the years ahead, according to a new report. […]