Airlines Fined $2.5M for Delaying COVID-19 Refunds

Qantas to pay USD 79 million in compensation and a fine

Qantas, the Australian airline, has agreed to pay a USD 66 million fine as part of a settlement after a controversy surrounding "ghost flights." In addition to the fine, Qantas will compensate 86,000 affected travellers with USD 13 million.