Why Jetstar and Air New Zealand are slashing flights across the Tasman

Major airlines including Jetstar and Air New Zealand are cutting hundreds of flights, citing rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict.

Aviation Writer Robyn Ironside joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss how the ACCC is closely monitoring the situation to ensure airlines aren't using these global events as a smokescreen to hike fares, especially since many lock in their fuel prices months in advance.

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