Qantas Criticizes Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia Deal as Approval is Reviewed

Qantas and other industry stakeholders have raised concerns about a proposed partnership between Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia. This agreement would see Qatar Airways operate new international routes on behalf of Virgin Australia, a move that has stirred debate within the Australian aviation industry. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is currently reviewing the deal to determine whether it aligns with competition regulations and benefits consumers. Qantas argues that allowing Qatar Airways to operate these flights would provide Virgin Australia with an unfair advantage, potentially disrupting market dynamics in the Australian international travel sector.