ACCC provisionally approves alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways – Aviation.Direct

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has provisionally approved an integrated alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways. The decision, published on February 17, 2025, concludes that the alliance poses little threat to competition and is likely to increase choice for travelers.

“The ACCC considers that the proposed conduct is likely to result in minimal or no public detriment,” the competition authority said in a statement.

Qatar Airways will be…