Virgin, Australia and Qantas

Australia backs Virgin-Qatar Airways tie-up citing improved air services
Australia's competition watchdog on Tuesday backed a planned alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, saying it would provide air travellers with improved services and products.
Virgin Australia surpasses Qantas as Australia’s dominant domestic airline
Virgin Australia has surpassed Qantas by carrying the largest market share of Australian domestic passengers in 2024.
Virgin overtakes Qantas as Australia’s largest domestic airline
VIRGIN Australia overtook Qantas Airways to become Australia’s largest and most reliable airline at the end of last year, sending a warning to the marquee carrier and supporting a potential return to the stock market.
Air India, Virgin Australia team up to improve India-Australia connectivity
Air India and Virgin Australia have entered into a codeshare agreement to enhance travel options between India and Australia. This partnership offers seamless connections to multiple cities across Australia and New Zealand,
Air India and Virgin Australia launch new codeshare partnership
Air India and Virgin Australia are launching a new codeshare partnership in response to an increasing number of passengers looking to visit Australia.
Air India Moves to Capitalize on India-Australia Ties
Post takeover by Tatas, Air India is rapidly expanding operations to capture international traffic from India.
Air India - Virgin Australia codeshare to boost India-Australia tourism
Delhi: India’s flag carrier Air India and Virgin Australia launched a new codeshare partnership that will unlock 16 regional destinations in Australia and New Zealand. Air India announced Monday that the new codeshare partnership will boost the airline customers' travel options,
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Virgin Australia faces inflexion point as it awaits partnership ruling and ponders CEO choice
While the delicate regulatory dance is under way regarding the Qatar Airways proposal, Virgin Australia is also hunting for a new CEO. The current CEO, Jayne Hrdlicka, announced in Feb-2024 that she ...
Britain's Airport Coordination beats Qantas-Virgin JV to manage slots in Sydney
Britain's Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) won a government-led tender to manage takeoff and landing slots at Sydney ...
Up To 24 Daily Flights: The 4 Airlines Operating Between The Middle East & Australia
Four airlines will operate between the Middle East and Australia this year: Emirates,Etihad Airways,Qatar Airways, and Virgin ...
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Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways Gain Draft Approval For Alliance
Australia’s competition watchdog has granted draft approval for the proposed partnership between Qatar Airways and Virgin ...
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Australia watchdog flags capacity ‘stagnation’ amid rise in domestic traffic
Australia's competition watchdog has urged the country's domestic carriers to "find other ways" to boost operating capacity, ...
Australia's competition regulator proposes to authorise Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance
Australia's competition regulator said on Tuesday it was proposing to allow Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways to operate ...
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Virgin Australia wins World’s Best Cabin Crew Award for seventh year running
Virgin Australia has won World’s Best Cabin Crew for the seventh consecutive year in the AirlineRatings.com 2025 Airline ...
Virgin and Qatar secure watchdog victory for dozens of new flights
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said today it has granted preliminary approval for an "integrated ...