Qantas Airways Sued for Allegedly Selling Seats on Cancelled Flights

The transcript discusses a scandal involving Qantas selling tickets for flights that were already canceled, leading to a lawsuit by the Australian consumer body, A Triple C. Qantas delayed informing ticket holders and faced criticism for canceling unredeemed flight credits. The government is implicated due to blocking Qatar Airlines' application to increase capacity, which would have lowered prices. Additionally, the Prime Minister's son has a membership to an exclusive lounge, adding to the controversy.

What was the public reaction in Australia regarding the flight cancellations?

What actions did Qantas take after the A Triple C announced its lawsuit?

How did the Assistant Treasurer describe Qantas's record profit?

What implications did the government's actions have on competition in the airline industry?

What unusual detail about the Prime Minister's son was mentioned in relation to Qantas?