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UPDATE 4:
- Readers reported this settlement paying out up to $5,191.88 as of March 18, 2022.
- Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!
UPDATE 3:
- According to the Transpacific Airlines settlement website, settlement payments were mailed to approved claimants on March 17, 2022.
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UPDATE 2:
- The All Nippon Airways Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on Dec. 3, 2019.
- It is not known how quickly claims will be paid.
- Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.
UPDATE:
- On Feb. 13, 2019, a $58 million settlement was reached to resolve class action allegations that All Nippon Airways engaged in a price-fixing scheme on transpacific flights.
A near $50 million Transpacific Airlines class action settlement has been expanded to include four more airlines.
If you purchased a plane ticket between Jan. 1, 2000 and Dec. 1, 2016 that included a flight that started in the United States and flew to Asia or Oceania, you may benefit from the Transpacific Airlines class action settlement.
The Transpacific Airline antitrust class action lawsuit alleged that dozens of airlines entered into a price-fixing scheme affecting consumers who wished to fly between the U.S. and Asia or Oceania. Originally, the plaintiffs claimed that the airlines also fixed prices for flights for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
In 2015, eight defendant airlines agreed to pay nearly $40 million to end the Transpacific Airline antitrust class action lawsuit, including Air France, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, and Vietnam Airlines.
Recently, Air New Zealand Limited, China Airlines Ltd., EVA Airways Corporation, and Philippine Airlines Inc. have agreed to settle the Transpacific Airline antitrust class action lawsuit. In total, they have agreed to pay $49.9 million, with EVA agreeing to pay $21 million and China Airlines paying $19.5 million to end the litigation.
One airline, All Nippon Airways, has not yet agreed to settle the Transpacific Airline antitrust class action lawsuit.
The Transpacific Airline antitrust class action lawsuit alleged that the airlines conspired to hike airfare, as well as surcharges, on these international flights as a way to artificially inflate the prices as well as their profits.
The additional four airlines that agreed to settle the Transpacific Airline antitrust class action lawsuit do not admit any liability under the terms of the settlement.
The deadline for Class Members to opt out or exclude themselves from the settlement is Aug. 30, 2018.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members include those who purchased flights from Air New Zealand Limited, China Airlines Ltd., EVA Airways Corporation, or Philippine Airlines Inc. from Jan. 1, 2000 and Dec. 1, 2016. The flights must have included a segment that originated in the U.S. and flew to Asia or Oceania.
Potential Award
$8.50 per eligible ticket claimed.
Proof of Purchase
N/A
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
02/20/2020 UPDATED
Case Name
In re: Transpacific Passenger Air Transportation Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 07-CV-5634-CRB, MDL 1913, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Final Hearing
11/15/2019 UPDATED
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433 thoughts onTranspacific Airline Price-Fixing Class Action Settlement
Any new updates? Same generic August post is only thing on website grrr. Hope we don’t have to wait much longer.
I got a letter in August.
It’s only estimated to be $8 a ticket, my guess is it’ll be a lot less than that.. nothing to get anxious over
Is anyone aware if a Motion to Distribute will need to be filed with the court in this case prior to distribution?
TCA told me usually with cases of this huge magnitude settlement amount that usually they have to file a motion for distribution.
Hmmm, well that has not been done yet, so it will still be awhile I am assuming.
It could be a long while. I received a determination letter last May (2020) for another settlement and they still haven’t paid. So yes, it may be a while
Dang, well that dashes my hopes of a distribution coming soon. I had hopes when I received the determination letter. This settlement has been going on for many years.
Spoke with a customer service agent. On Oct 1st Nice gentlement said what going on now is auditing.
But final determination letters were sent. That makes no sense to me.
I agree there is NO AUDIT going on. Just need them to send the checks. Audit was done when we got determination letters a month ago. I believe soon the checks will be arriving.
I hope you are right!
I received this email today
(A whole bunch of nothing) :
Thank you for your inquiry.
At this time, it is unknown how much each the payment will be or when the payments will be mailed.
The Settlement Administrator will notify you if further information is needed.
Please continue to visit this website periodically for updates. You may also visit the Commonly Asked Questions page of this website, http://www.AirlineSettlement.com for further information and answers to commonly asked questions.
So is 8.50 per ticket the final amount? The total class pool is much higher now at 147,402,000 The administrators never have any answers.
Another 30 days passed since letters were sent. Still no answers to how much nor how soon?? Still no motion to even send checks! This is DEFINITELY a wait and see but I am believing for a favorable outcome for all who will receive a payment from this settlement. Hang in there with me?
The other class action website is saying $5 each.
I got a letter saying I’m approved for 8. When are checks coming??
I was approved for 102 flights
Admin who do i contact to change my address about the transpacific settlement
TCA who do i contact that my address had change this is about transpacific settlement
I have move who do i contact about change of address
I am calling that number no ones have call me back i email them it won’t go thought what can i do
e-mail works fine for me.
Just like everyone said I have proof of all flights I was approved for over 15 I hope it’s more than 8.50 a ticket! Geez all these years and money involved…
STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
collaborate and listen
Close to Halloween or Xmas??
I’m hoping before Xmas but …..
Thank you for your inquiry.
At this time, it is unknown how much each the payment will be or when the payments will be mailed.
Please continue to visit this website periodically for updates. You may also visit the Commonly Asked Questions page of this website, http://www.AirlineSettlement.com for further information and answers to commonly asked questions.
Notice of Claim Final Determination letter received from Transpacific Air Transportation Settlement on August 24th. airlinesettlement.com
The deadline for Class Members to opt out or exclude themselves from the settlement was Aug. 30, 2018. 02/20/2020 UPDATED
UPDATE: On Feb. 13, 2019, a $58 million settlement was reached to resolve class action allegations that All Nippon Airways engaged in a price-fixing scheme on transpacific flights.
UPDATE 2: The All Nippon Airways Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on December 3, 2019.