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Australia: Emirates fined $10 million for price fixing

By  |  October 14, 2012

The Federal Court in Sydney has fined Emirates a total of USD 10 million for engaging in cartel conduct. This decision comes just a week prior to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) proceedings against a number of international airlines for alleged cartel conduct. The ACCC alleged that Emirates, in conjunction with other airlines, fixed prices relating to fuel and other surcharges.

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    The ACCC’s proceedings against Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand and Thai Airways are due to be heard in the Federal Court in Sydney from 22 October 2012.

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