Australian competition watchdog allows for the marketing of flights, even though it is yet to give final approval to Qatar Airways’ 25% stake acquisition
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Qantas not opposed to Qatar Airways’ bid for 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Qantas’ chair and CEO said the airline’s investment plan meant it was well-placed to compete
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Qatar Airways to acquire 25% stake in Virgin Australia, enhancing airline partnerships
The stake will be acquired from Virgin Australia’s owner Bain Capital, the companies said in a joint statement
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Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia launch new strategic partnership in Brisbane
‘We are continuing to deliver on our promise to grow our international network, and from today, our guests will have direct access to over 150 destinations on Qatar Airways’ network’: Virgin Australia CEO
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No MacBook Pro check-in ban for Emirates passengers
A number of airlines have expressed safety fears over potential batteries could catch fire
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Etihad Airways’ new ‘The House’ lounge to open in Sydney, Melbourne
The House brand was officially launched at London Heathrow on October 5