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Virgin Australia’s deal with Qatar has been given the green light. Travellers should be the winners
Jim Chalmers has given the green light for Qatar Airways to buy a 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia, as part of a strategic alliance.
Australia Allows Qatar Airways to Take Virgin Australia Stake
Qatar Airways Ltd.’s acquisition of a 25% stake in Virgin Australia can proceed subject to enforceable conditions, Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said, adding the deal would improve competition in the country’s highly-concentrated aviation sector.
Australia approves Qatar Airways' 25% stake buy in Virgin Australia
The Australian government on Thursday approved Qatar Airways' move to buy a 25% stake in Virgin Australia from U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital saying the deal would deliver more international flights and support jobs.
Given the green light: Qatar Airways cleared for 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways has finally received regulatory approval to take a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia paving the way for international collaboration.
'More affordable': Travellers expected to win from the Qatar-Virgin Australia deal
Australian travellers could face cheaper airfares after Qatar Airways' 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia was approved by the federal government.
A 'major win' for travellers: What to expect from the Qatar-Virgin Australia deal
The deal will open new routes for travellers and is expected to provide a long-term pathway for Virgin Australia to operate its own long-haul flights.
Qatar Airways Secures Stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways’ investment will provide VA with access to the expertise and scale of a global airline, enhancing its ability to compete in domestic and international markets. Existing shareholders—Bain Capital, Virgin Group, and Queensland Investment Corporation—will retain their stakes in the airline.
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways partnership takes off
Australian travellers are set to benefit after a deeper strategic partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Group
Australia clears Qatar-Virgin deal to spur competition in aviation market
Australia on Thursday approved Qatar Airways buying a 25% stake in Virgin Australia from U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital, posing a challenge for national flag carrier Qantas that has long dominated Australian air routes.
'Major win' for flyers as Qatar-Virgin deal approved
Passengers and the aviation industry are expected to benefit from improved competition after a deal between Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia was approved.
‘I was really shocked’: Body placed next to passenger on Qatar Airways flight
An airline traveler has spoken of his shock after cabin staff sat him next to the body of a fellow passenger who had died ...
Qatar Airways Responds To Claim That Man Had To Sit Next To Dead Passenger For Hours
An Australian couple's story went viral this week after they said crew members placed a dead body in the seats next to them.
Qatar Airways defends crew for placing dead body next to couple on 14-hour flight: ‘Acted professionally’
Qatar Airways issued a statement, saying that its cabin crew acted quickly, professionally and appropriately in placing the ...
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Qatar Airways Responds After Couple Had to Sit Next to Dead Body for 4 Hours During Flight
Qatar Airways released a statement defending its crew after an Australian couple said they were forced to sit next to a corpse for four hours on a recent flight.
Qantas reacts to Virgin, Qatar merge
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have officially been given the green light by the Australian Government to partner in a move predicted to shake up the local aviation industry.
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Qatar Airways’ industry leading Starlink program equips over 50% of Boeing fleet with Wi-Fi
Qatar Airways has installed Starlink Wi-Fi on its 30th aircraft, equipping over 50 per cent of its Boeing fleet with the ...