Regulator clears Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia alliance

The Australian competition regulator approved Qatar Airways to form an alliance with Virgin Australia, allowing Qatar Airways to take a 25% stake and increase flights between Doha and major Australian cities. The decision is expected to lower prices and increase flight options for customers of both airlines. The alliance comes after Virgin Australia faced bankruptcy in 2020 and was rescued by Bain Capital, with Qatar Airways seeking to expand its presence in the Australian market.

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