Ticketmaster Under CMA Investigation After Oasis Ticket Fiasco

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Ticketmaster following the sale of Oasis reunion tour tickets, which resulted in outrageously inflated prices and numerous customer complaints. The CMA's concerns center on Ticketmaster's labeling practices and information provision. They found that Ticketmaster sold 'platinum' tickets at more than double the standard price without adequately informing consumers that this didn't guarantee better seats or perks. The CMA also criticized Ticketmaster's handling of standing room tickets, where cheaper tickets were sold out before more expensive options were presented to those waiting online. The CMA is working with Ticketmaster to prevent similar issues in the future and ensure fans are fully informed when purchasing tickets.