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New Australian aviation ombudsman could force airlines to pay cash compensation for delayed flights
An ombudsman will police how airlines treat customers and enforce a passenger rights charter to ensure timely refunds and possibly cash compensation for delayed and cancelled flights under landmark Australian aviation reforms. The Albanese government will …