Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

By Adrian Schofield
Qantas said the decision to end the JBA was due to the draft rejection of the extension by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in September.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The decision follows Australia’s competition regulator announcing its formal opposition to the proposed tie-up between Qantas and Alliance in April 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission intends to reject a one-year extension sought by Qantas and China Eastern over frequency and growth concerns.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
The allegations relate to more than 8,000 canceled flights between May and July 2022.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
The airline has pledged to work with regulators to address competition concerns over its deal to buy Alliance and announced the launch of a route to Tonga.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Interim approval has been given for the codeshare agreement, which replaces Virgin Australia’s long-standing relationship with Delta Air Lines.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Qantas said it plans to cancel the launch of a Cairns-Tokyo route following the decision.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Regional carrier Rex accuses Qantas of 'capacity dumping,' urges regulatory intervention.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Alliance also cleared to start working with Virgin Australia.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Five domestic routes, which are at the center of a dispute with Qantas, will now continue.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has given its verdict on the ongoing spat between Rex and Qantas.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Australia’s competition commission is poised to green light the joint venture for a further five years.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The latest approval removes conditions previously imposed on flights between Shanghai and Sydney.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Australian carriers have been provisionally cleared to cooperate on more than 40 routes despite objections from REX.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Virgin Australia and Virgin Atlantic have been given the green light to enter into a long-term cooperation agreement on flights between Australia and the UK and Ireland.
Airports & Networks