Nationals (Political Party)

Senator’s suggestions that Qantas and Jetstar should split for cheaper airfares slammed by airline

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Senator’s suggestions that Qantas and Jetstar should split for cheaper airfares slammed by airline

Qantas has hit back at suggestions by Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie that it should divest itself of subsidiary budget carrier Jetstar to reduce anti-competitive behaviour. McKenzie, the Coalition’s transport spokesperson, called for the government to expand divestiture powers to the aviation industry on Monday in a bid to expand competition in the aviation sector, which … Read more

Coalition pushes for airlines to pay customers for delayed and cancelled flights

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Coalition pushes for airlines to pay customers for delayed and cancelled flights

A new bill has been introduced into the Senate, arguing that airlines should pay customers for cancellations and delays. The Airline Passenger Protections (Pay on Delay) Private Senators Bill was introduced by Coalition senators Bridget McKenzie and Dean Smith earlier this year and is currently being debated. “Australians deserve an aviation industry where planes take-off … Read more