Qatar, Virgin Australia

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.
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.
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
WA travellers among first to benefit from Qatar-Virgin deal
The non-stop services operated by Qatar on behalf of Virgin will start in mid-June and run daily from Perth, Brisbane and Sydney to Doha, with a Melbourne route due to take off in December.
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.
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.
Qatar’s minority 25% stake in Virgin Australia approved by Federal Govt
Qatar's minority 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia has been approved by the Federal Government with VA long-haul flights to Doha starting on 1 June.
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.
Government approval granted for Qatar Airways to buy 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways’ bid to acquire a 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia has been approved by the Albanese government, which will enable more Aussies to travel around the world for less.
'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.
Qatar-Virgin takeoff is good news. But it is still an airline duopoly
It’s time to plan for the only long-term hope for new entries and greater competition – the opening of Sydney’s second ...
Albanese’s flawed blocking of Qatar in 2023 paves the way for bigger Virgin takeover
The Australian understands the Middle East carrier paid $1bn to buy the 25 per cent of Virgin from US private equity firm ...
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.