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What rights do travellers have during the COVID pandemic?

A deserted arrivals area at Sydney airport due to flight cancellations

A deserted arrivals area at Sydney airport due to flight cancellations Source: AAP

Travellers across Australia are questioning their right to get money back as COVID-19 outbreaks on Australia's east coast cast doubt over their plans.


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By Karishma Luthria

Presented by Junko Hirabayashi

Source: SBS



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Travellers across Australia are questioning their right to get money back as COVID-19 outbreaks on Australia's east coast cast doubt over their plans.


Australian airlines are still preparing to launch half-price flights to encourage domestic tourism despite COVID-19 outbreaks in Queensland and New South Wales.

But while cheap flights are available, thousands are rushing to cancel travel plans over the Easter break, leaving some worried about consumer rights during virus outbreaks. 


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