Rex and Bonza call for immediate overhaul of Sydney airport laws to increase competition

Exclusive: Aviation leaders make plea to federal government, saying higher airfares and poorer service will persist without change

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Rex Airlines, Bonza and Australia’s airports body are calling on the federal government to immediately make it easier for airlines to introduce flights at Sydney airport and challenge Qantas and Virgin, warning that higher air fares and poorer service will persist if nothing changes.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission this week savaged policy shortcomings that are shutting out meaningful competition and have allowed for a duopoly to develop in Australia’s aviation market.

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