Domestic Airfares Jump as Aviation Industry Struggles With Staff Shortage and High Fuel Prices

Domestic Airfares Jump as Aviation Industry Struggles With Staff Shortage and High Fuel Prices
Grounded Virgin planes are seen parked on a tarmac at Brisbane Airport on April 21, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia.Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images
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The cost of domestic airfares is peaking after it more than doubled from April 2022, Australia’s consumer watchdog has revealed. 
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) latest report predicted the upward trend will continue until at least October due to the growing demand for travel, high jet fuel prices and reduced capacity. 
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Nina Nguyen is a reporter based in Sydney. She covers Australian news with a focus on social, cultural, and identity issues. She is fluent in Vietnamese. Contact her at [email protected].
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