Travellers expected to win from Qatar-Virgin Australia deal

Virgin Australia’s deal with Qatar has been given the green light. Travellers should be the winners
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has given the green light for Qatar Airways to buy a 25% stake in Virgin Australia, as part of a strategic alliance. The deal will shake up the Australian aviation market. The announcement follows
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.
WA travellers among first to benefit from Qatar-Virgin deal
WA travellers chasing cheaper airfares and a greater choice of holiday destinations in Europe and the Middle East will be among the first in Australia to benefit from a new airline alliance.
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.
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 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.
'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.
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.
Australia clears Qatar-Virgin deal to spur competition in aviation market
SYDNEY, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Australia on Thursday approved Qatar Airways buying a 25% stake in Virgin Australia (IPO-VIR.AX), opens new tab from U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital, posing a ...
Australian Treasurer Allows Qatar Airways Stake In Virgin Australia
The Australian government has approved Qatar Airways’ investment in Virgin Australia, which is an important part of the multifaceted partnership proposed by the two carriers. Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers ruled that Qatar Airways can proceed with its plan to purchase a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia.
'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.
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