Qantas and Virgin accused of price gouging the NT, as Darwin Airport plans to hike fees | ABC NEWS

Exorbitant fares, poor flight times and regular unexpected scheduling changes have become the standard in the Northern Territory capital of Darwin, with little signs of change.

But despite ongoing accusations of flight price gouging by Qantas and Virgin, airfares to the NT may climb even higher, as Darwin’s airport boss refuses to rule out hiking up its fees.

Reporter Matt Garrick investigates what can help bring the prices down, and who's responsible, for Stateline NT.

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