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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Aviation Industry

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Airlines Facing "Greenwashing" Litigation on Three Continents

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For more than a decade, environmental groups have accused airlines of "greenwashing" or misrepresenting the sustainability of their business operations. Now these claims are gaining traction around the globe. These groups...more

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ACCC 'Takes off' Against Airline's no Refund Policies: Passenger Transport, Hospitality & Leisure Providers Beware

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In Brief - Airline operators Qantas, Jetstar, Tigerair and Virgin Australia have each recently admitted that they may have breached the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) by misleading consumers about their rights and remedies. ...more

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Australia's ACCC Alarmed at Increasing Issues Arising from Consumer Guarantees

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The Situation: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ("ACCC") has identified a 39 percent increase in consumer guarantee reports in 2017 as compared with 2016, from 21,000 to 29,000. Looking Ahead: The ACCC...more

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ACCC Increases Enforcement of Consumer Guarantees Against Airlines

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The Situation: Following consumer complaints, the Australian Competition and Consumer Regulator ("ACCC") has released a report reminding airlines of obligations when dealing with the flying public. Looking Ahead: The ACCC...more

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It is the Reality of the Commercial Relationship That Counts: Travel Agent Flight Centre is a Competitor to the Airlines

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- The High Court has allowed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) appeal in its prosecution of Flight Centre for attempted price-fixing arrangements with airlines. - The ACCC was successful in...more

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