Qatar, Australia and Virgin

Clear for take-off: Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia partnership gets interim go-ahead
The pending wet lease agreement will see new flights between Australia and Doha starting June 2025. Qatar Airways (QA) and Virgin Australia (VA) have reportedly received interim approval from
Virgin Australia secures interim nod to start selling new Qatar routes
The approval allows Virgin Australia to market and sell 28 weekly scheduled return flights between Doha and Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney
Virgin-Qatar Partnership Benefits Outweigh The Bad For Australian Frequent Flyers, Here’s Why
Virgin Australia’s alliance with Qatar Airways won’t negatively impact most partnerships or frequent flyer benefits. Existing partnerships with airlines like Singapore Airlines and South African Airways remain unchanged. The alliance aims to increase flight capacity and potentially lower fares.
Australia gives interim approval for Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance
Australia's competition watchdog said on Friday it had given its interim approval for Virgin Australia [IPO-VIR.AX] to start selling Qatar Airways-operated flights between Doha and four capital cities in Australia.
Qatar-Virgin Australia alliance obtains interim ACCC nod
The ACCC says the new services will be offered subject to final regulatory approval. However, its interim authorisation usually results in a final authorisation, which would be valid for five years. Qatar's proposed investment in Virgin also remains subject to approval from Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board.
Virgin’s plan to fly Qatar planes poised for ACCC green light
The Bain-backed airline hopes to fly the Gulf carrier’s Boeing 777s to Doha in a return to long-haul international services from the middle of next year.
ACCC gives interim approval for Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways to launch 28 new flights to Doha
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has granted interim authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways to fly to Doha.
Virgin Australia Gets Interim Nod to Start Selling New Qatar Routes
The interim approval by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) allows Virgin Australia to market and sell 28 weekly scheduled return flights between Doha and Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.
ACCC gives interim approval for Virgin Australia-Qatar Airways alliance
ACCC has given temporary authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways to engage in cooperative conduct under an integrated alliance.
Australia gives interim nod to Qatar Airways-Virgin deal
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted interim approval for a partnership between Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia, which allows them to sell long-haul return flights starting in June 2025.
Virgin gets first clearance to take flight with Qatar
Virgin and Qatar airlines can begin planning new flights between Australia and Doha together, with a final decision on their partnership due within months.
Union demands CEO veto in exchange for supporting Virgin’s Qatar deal
The union representing Virgin cabin crew and workers says they have asked CEO Jayne Hrdlicka and Bain Capital for assurances ...
Virgin approved to sell 28 Doha flights per week
The ACCC’s interim authorisation will allow the airlines to market and sell the flights between Doha and Brisbane, Melbourne, ...
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Qatar-Virgin Australia deal: what it means for airfares and travellers
If, as expected, the flights are approved, Virgin Australia is hopeful the arrangement with Qatar will eventually extend to ...