ACCC clears Virgin Australia & Qatar Airways 5-year alliance

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have secured final ACCC approval for a five-year integrated alliance, paving the way for 28 additional weekly return flights between Doha and Australia’s major airports. 

The agreement, which allows the airlines to coordinate on pricing, schedules and marketing, will see Virgin Australia operate under a wet lease arrangement using Qatar Airways aircraft and crew. These flights will complement Qatar Airways’ existing services,…