Australians Encouraged to Join Legal Fight Over Virus Cancellation

Australians Encouraged to Join Legal Fight Over Virus Cancellation
A Qantas aircraft takes off from the international terminal of Sydney Airport on March 19, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images
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By AAP
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Australians whose travel plans were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and were instead offered vouchers are being encouraged to join a legal flight.

Law firm Slater and Gordon believe tens’ of thousands of travellers are being short-changed by major airlines, travel agents and tour companies, who may have breached their legal obligations by putting in place travel voucher schemes.