Qatar, 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 Australia And Qatar Airways Get Okay For Wet Lease Alliance
Virgin Australia is edging closer to resuming long-haul international flights, although it will be with Qatar Airways aircraft and crews.
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.
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.
Virgin Australia wins interim authorisation from watchdog to sell flights operated by Qatar
The competition watchdog will allow Virgin to start selling tickets on Qatar Airways-operated flights to Doha, but has warned the closer partnership between the airlines remains subject to final approval by the regulator and the Foreign Investment Review Board overseen by federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
Virgin Australia gets interim nod to start selling new Qatar routes
Virgin Australia can start selling tickets for new Qatar Airways-operated flights between Doha and four Australian capital cities following an interim approval by the country's competition watchdog on Friday.
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 regulator gives interim approval for Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance
Australia’s regulator has given initial approval for a proposed Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways airline alliance on Doha to Australia flights. The interim approval by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission allows the airlines to plan up to 28 weekly flights between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth and Doha, Qatar.
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 and Qatar cleared to run extra flights, Cbus faces Senate grilling, ASX ends the week higher — as it happened
Despite finishing lower for the day, the ASX has ended the week higher, while the ACCC has given interim clearance to an ...
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Qatar-Virgin Australia deal: what it means for airfares and travellers
Qatar Airways is seeking a 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia for an undisclosed sum. As part of the deal, which ...
How Qatar Airways Is Charting A Course For Sustainable Growth — Safely
The Gulf carrier has high service scores, but it also operates in an increasingly volatile region. Here's how it is balancing ...