ACCC seeks record fine against Qantas for allegedly misleading customers over canceled flights

The Australian consumer watchdog ACCC has filed a lawsuit against Qantas, alleging the airline sold tickets for thousands of canceled flights.
The ACCC believes Qantas should receive a fine over double the previous record against Volkswagen for misleading behavior.
Qantas allegedly continued selling tickets for more than two weeks after flights were canceled, impairing customers' ability to make other bookings.
Qantas states its approach is consistent with industry practice given pandemic disruptions.
If imposed, the fine would be the largest in Australia's corporate history for misleading consumers.