Average cheapest economy tickets increased dramatically on routes formerly serviced by Rex, with Adelaide to Melbourne services up 95% to $296
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Domestic airfares have increased by 13% following the collapse of Rex’s flights between capital cities, the consumer watchdog has found, as Qantas and Virgin’s duopoly has surged to 98% market dominance.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) found that since Rex suspended its jet operations between metropolitan cities across 11 routes and entered administration, the average airfare on all major city routes increased by 13.3% in the quarter to September 2024.
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