The watchdog started events against Japan Airlines in May last year, alleging it had reached understandings with other international airlines over fuel surcharges between December 2003 and October 2005 and insurance and security charges between January 2003 and October 2006. The airline is co-operating with the ACCC, admitting to creation and giving effect to illegal price fixing understandings with other airlines. "The company has agreed to facilitate further assistance from JAL personnel and to give access to additional documents for use against other respondents," Mr Samuel said. "This cooperation has earned it a significant discount on the penalty that otherwise would have been required." Japan Airlines was also ordered to pay costs of $200,000. The ACCC is continuing events against Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Korean Air Lines, Air New Zealand and Thai Airways International.