Qatar Airways Group to acquire 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia

The existing partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways is set to be strengthened further, as Qatar Airways Group intends to acquire minority 25% equity stake in Virgin Australia from private investment firm Bain Capital, subject to FIRB approval. Qatar Airways Group’s equity investment in Virgin Australia is set to increase cooperation between the two airlines. Pending authorisation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), this collaboration will enable Virgin Australia to introduce new routes from Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney to Doha with leased aircraft by mid-2025. These routes will integrate into Qatar Airways’ already extensive global network.