Virgin, Qatar and Australia

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.
Interim approval granted for new Virgin Australia flights to Doha
The ACCC has granted interim approval for Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways to operate extra flights to Doha, commencing in June 2025.
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.
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.
Virgin Australia gets approval to sell tickets on Qatar Airways-operated flights
Australian competition watchdog allows for the marketing of flights, even though it is yet to give final approval to Qatar Airways’ 25% stake acquisition
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.
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 and Qatar Airways Granted Interim Approval for Alliance: New Opportunities in Australian Aviation
Australia’s aviation landscape is poised for a significant transformation as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced on Friday that it has granted Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways interim approval to operate an integrated alliance.
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.
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 ...