The competition watchdog’s allegation follows Qantas executives’ denials of so-called ‘slot hoarding’ at two parliamentary hearings
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Qantas cancelled flights to retain takeoff and landing slots at Sydney airport, among a raft of other reasons that were “within its control”, an in-depth investigation conducted by Australia’s competition watchdog has alleged.
The allegation levelled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chair, Gina Cass-Gottlieb, bolsters claims from critics that Qantas and its budget carrier Jetstar have been strategically scheduling then cancelling domestic flights out of Sydney airport to prevent competitors from introducing rival services.
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