Live updates: Qantas files defence against ACCC's claims it sold tickets for cancelled flights, ASX lower

Malaysia News News

Live updates: Qantas files defence against ACCC's claims it sold tickets for cancelled flights, ASX lower
Malaysia Latest News,Malaysia Headlines
  • 📰 abcnews
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 44 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 21%
  • Publisher: 83%

The ASX is trading lower, with gold miners the only group to gain as the precious metal passes $US2,000 an ounce, while Qantas has filed its defence against the ACCC's ghost flight claims. Follow live.

The ASX is trading lower on Monday, with gold miners the only group to gain as the precious metal passes $US2,000 an ounce.

The airline has denied profiting from delayed or cancelled flights and says the ACCC's case ignores the reality of the aviation industry that "airlines can't guarantee specific flights".The ASX is still firmly in the red at lunchtime, downBHP iron ore faces risk of strike action by train drivers The union says it and BHP Iron Ore have been bargaining for nearly two years for a replacement for theprecious metal has gained ~9% since Hamas attacked Israelwere the other notable performers on Friday; indeed the former is the best performer on the week, up 6.3% and benefiting from the improvement in China's growth outlook following last week's news of an increase in fiscal spending.

"In purely legal terms, the ACCC's case ignores a fundamental reality and a key condition that applies when airlines sell a ticket.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

abcnews /  🏆 5. in AU

Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

ASX set for another large drop after Wall Street enters correction with Friday fall — live updatesASX set for another large drop after Wall Street enters correction with Friday fall — live updatesThe ASX futures are pointing to a slide around 1 per cent, after Wall Street's benchmark index fell into correction territory on Friday. Follow the latest on our live markets blog.
Read more »

MNS ASX: Magnis Energy’s multimillion-dollar customer has no revenue, againMNS ASX: Magnis Energy’s multimillion-dollar customer has no revenue, againThe ASX-listed battery manufacturer has remained suspended from the ASX since early this month after auditors raised concerns about its solvency.
Read more »

ASX Futures Point to 1% Slide Following Wall Street CorrectionASX Futures Point to 1% Slide Following Wall Street CorrectionThe ASX futures are indicating a potential 1% decline after Wall Street's benchmark index entered correction territory. Stay updated with the latest financial news and insights from our business reporters on our live blog.
Read more »

Qantas Blames Booking Systems for Failure to Notify Customers of Cancelled FlightsQantas Blames Booking Systems for Failure to Notify Customers of Cancelled FlightsQantas has attributed its failure to inform customers about cancelled flights to issues with its booking systems and the large number of travel changes. The airline sold tickets for thousands of flights that had already been cancelled, causing confusion and inconvenience for travelers.
Read more »

ASX Futures Point to 1% Slide as Wall Street Enters Correction TerritoryASX Futures Point to 1% Slide as Wall Street Enters Correction TerritoryThe ASX futures are indicating a 1% decline following Wall Street's fall into correction territory. Stay updated with the latest financial news and insights on our live blog.
Read more »

Qantas Airways Denies Illegal Behavior in Ticket SalesQantas Airways Denies Illegal Behavior in Ticket SalesQantas Airways has filed its defence against legal action taken by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, denying allegations of selling tickets on already cancelled flights. The airline argues that the watchdog's case ignores the realities of the aviation industry.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-28 15:59:12