The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Malaysia Airlines and its wholly-owned cargo subsidiary MASkargo. Malaysia Airlines is the 13th carrier to be investigated in ACCC proceedings for alleged price fixing in the air cargo industry. The ACCC alleges that between 2001 and 2006, the carrier and its cargo arm entered into arrangements or understandings with other international cargo airlines that had the purpose or effect … [Read more...] about MAS faces Australian price fixing charges
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Oz competition authority goes after Thai
Australia's competition regulator has started court action against Thai Airways International, part of an ongoing investigation into alleged price fixing in the air cargo industry. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said in a statement on Wednesday that it alleges that between 2001 and 2006, Thai Airways entered into arrangements or understandings with other international air cargo carriers in specific countries that had the purpose or effect of fixing the price of fuel … [Read more...] about Oz competition authority goes after Thai
Singapore Airlines Cargo loses Oz appeal
Australia’s Court unanimously dismissed an appeal by Singapore Airlines which sought to challenge the validity of compulsory investigation notices issued by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The notices required Singapore Airlines Cargo to produce documents and information as part of the ACCC's ongoing investigation into alleged international air cargo cartel activity. … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines Cargo loses Oz appeal
Garuda latest to be fingered for price fixing
As part of the on-going global investigation into price fixing within the air cargo industry, Australia’s consumer watchdog has this week started proceedings against Garuda, accusing the Indonesian carrier of participating in a global cargo fuel surcharge cartel. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) earlier initiated proceedings against Singapore Airlines Cargo in December 2008, Cathay Pacific Airways in April of this year and Emirates in August. The three have … [Read more...] about Garuda latest to be fingered for price fixing
SIA/Emirates ordered to cooperate with investigation
Singapore Airlines and Emirates have been forced by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to cooperate in the ACCC's investigation into price-fixing after a Federal Court judge ruled that air cargo bound for Australia from overseas was not beyond the definition of a "market in Australia" under the Trade Practices Act. The airlines also lost the argument that the ACCC had failed to consider the burden imposed on the airlines in providing the documents, which cover a six-year … [Read more...] about SIA/Emirates ordered to cooperate with investigation
