Qatar Airways seeking 25% stake in Virgin Australia

Qatar Airways is set to acquire 25% of Virgin Australia. Who will be the winners?

Qatar Airways’ previous attempts to expand in Australia haven’t always gone smoothly. But will Qantas be worried regardless? The post Qatar Airways is set to acquire 25% of Virgin Australia. Who will be the winners? appeared first on Crikey.

Qatar Airways to acquire a 25% stake in Virgin Australia

Qatar Airways Group has announced plans to buy a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia from Bain Capital, strengthening the existing partnership between the two airlines. According to Virgin Australia, the deeper strategic partnership between the two carriers will drive increased competition in Australian aviation.  “This will ensure Australian consumers have access to even better value airfares and greater choice,” the airline said in a statem…

Qatar Airways is set to acquire 25% of Virgin Australia. Who will be the winners?

Peter Gudella/ShutterstockQatar Airways has announced plans to buy a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia from its owner, US private equity firm Bain Capital. The two airlines have already had a strong relationship as “codeshare partners” since 2022. Codesharing is where airlines agree to sell seats on each other’s flights. This new announcement, however, is a big step up. All of this will, of course, be subject to approval from both Austral…

Qatar Airways Boosts Australian Presence with 25% Stake in Virgin Australia - The Media Line

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Qatar Airways to buy 25% of Virgin Australia from Bain Capital

SYDNEY -- Qatar Airways intends to buy 25% of carrier Virgin Australia from U.S. private equity group Bain Capital, in a move that could boost competi