Travel tops the list of COVID-related complaints received by the ACCC
In what will probably come as a shock to no one, travel…
Virgin and Alliance Airlines now authorised to cooperate on regional and international routes
The ACCC has sent its intern to Officeworks for an ink refill,…
Trivago loses appeal after misleading consumers over hotel ads
We assume Trivago's lawyers have since made their way from the courtroom…
Virgin seeks approval for alliance with regional carrier… whose biggest shareholder is Qantas
We now have a better idea of what Virgin’s regional plans look…
ACCC reveals how it will crack down on dodgy airline competition
Aussie airlines are being put under Rod Sims' giant microscope to stop…
Rex allowed to continue coordinating regional flights with Qantas and Virgin
Neville Howell, Alan Joyce and Paul Scurrah have been emailing each other…
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…
Travel agents issued best practice guidelines for COVID-related cancellations
We've spent hours trawling through the new guidelines to bring you this…
Qantas hits back at allegations of “predatory behaviour” with Sydney-Orange route
A war of words has taken off between Qantas and Rex. Read…
ACCC told to keep its eye on Aussie airlines
ACCC tsar Rod Sims has been instructed by the government to keep…
ACCC raises concerns over caravanning association’s proposed ‘loyalty program’
Unfortunately, we don't have a Road & Rail Wrap for you today.…
ACCC raises concerns over caravanning association’s proposed trade show ‘loyalty program’
A state caravanning association that happens to be a major player in…
ACCC continues to investigate Qantas over stake in regional competitor
As you'll discover here, the unprecedented uncertainty in the aviation industry has…
ACCC revokes interim authorisation for car rental companies to negotiate with Cairns Airport
Here's a rare bit of news from the car rental industry, sans…
Travel agents “well within their legal rights” to charge cancellation fees, says Westbury
AFTA's chief executive has gone into bat for agents once again. Travel…
STA Travel stung with $14m in penalties over misleading ads
The Federal Court has ordered STA Travel to pay $14 million in…
Industry body engages ACCC for travel policy development
One of the industry’s peak bodies has stepped up to the plate…
TEG Live to refund customers $5m over misleading promotion of basketball games
The ticketing and entertainment giant has been stung thanks to the clever…
ACCC allows Rex to coordinate flights with Qantas and Virgin
The move is welcome news for the regional carrier, which announced last…
Row between Virgin and Qantas intensifies, as Scurrah calls for ACCC investigation
ACCC chair Rod Sims is set to don the deerstalker hat and…
“Rex has a track record for throwing tantrums”: Qantas doubles down on regional expansion
Qantas has returned serve to Rex over allegations the national carrier is…
“Rex has a track record for throwing tantrums”: Qantas responds to claims of market power abuse
Qantas has returned serve to Rex over allegations the national carrier is…
New advertising guidelines for ATAS members
AFTA has issued a passive-aggressive warning to ATAS members that dodgy advertising…
Trivago licks its wounds after court loss, as industry bodies applaud ruling
Trivago has responded to the Federal Court’s ruling that it misled consumers…
Federal Court finds Trivago misled consumers about hotel room rates
An OTA using dodgy tactics is like a red rag to a…
ACCC urges frequent flyer programs to clean up their act
Meanwhile, Travel Weekly staff are trying to convince our office dog to…
Virgin Australia claps back against fresh claims it isn’t ready for Haneda
Virgin Australia has responded to criticism it isn't ready to fly between…
Flight Centre cops $252,000 fine over misleading ads
The travel giant has copped its second fine from Australia's consumer watchdog…
ACCC, Tourism Australia get behind Virgin’s bid for Brisbane-to-Japan flights
The ACCC and Tourism Australia are both behind Virgin's bid for a…
Business Events Sydney authorised to offer minimum terms for international events
The ACCC has whipped out its special 'APPROVED' stamp for a proposed…
ACCC gives Virgin Australia’s cooperation plans with Virgin Atlantic a boost
This news couldn't have come at a better time for Virgin Australia,…
Trivago claims “best” isn’t always cheapest in ACCC court case
Get your popcorn ready, folks, because the court case between Trivago and…
ACCC gives Sydney hotels preliminary green light to agree terms for international events
Staff at Business Events Sydney and the city's hotels have been spotted…
ACCC produces memos in court backing up claims Trivago deceived consumers
Australia's consumer watchdog is practically rabid over the OTA's alleged deceptive practices,…
Virgin Australia given interim approval for deeper partnership with Virgin Atlantic on UK flights
Watch out, Qantas. It appears Virgin is looking to give Aussies a…
Jetstar hit with $1.95m fine for misleading refund claims
Jetstar has been forced to return its new office chaise longue and…
STA Travel in court for alleged misleading advertisements
While the accompanying photo may suggest otherwise, not all is going swimmingly…
ACCC and Virgin voice concerns over Qantas-Cathay Pacific codeshare expansion
Concerns have been raised over Qantas and Cathay Pacific's proposed codeshare deal,…
Qantas investigated over latest acquisition
Travel Weekly understands Sherlock Holmes, Jacques Clouseau and Inspector Gadget were all…
