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Qantas and Virgin Australia say they're 'ripped off' by airport operators

A Qantas 747 aircraft on the tarmac at Sydney Airport

A Qantas 747 aircraft on the tarmac at Sydney Airport Source: SBS

The battle between Australia’s airports and the two leading airlines has turned ugly – as the Federal Government considers whether to regulate airport fees to disrupt a market monopoly.



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