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16 September 2026

Qantas and Virgin are making billions but airfares still aren’t coming down

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Qantas and Virgin are making billions but airfares still aren’t coming down

Qantas and Virgin have delivered substantial earnings despite soaring fuel costs, yet the price of a domestic ticket is still rising.

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