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http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl General Discussion >> Federal Politics >> Gomer approves Qatar 25% stake in Virgin Australia http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1740610094 Message started by Captain Nemo on Feb 27^th, 2025 at 8:48am

Title: Gomer approves Qatar 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Post by Captain Nemo on Feb 27^th, 2025 at 8:48am

Interesting.

Personally, I think anything that could damage Qantas is a good thing. ;D

I also put the blame on the Qatar airport, not Qatar Airlines for the forced "gynecological checks" that took place a while back. :o

I wonder if a proportion of females in Australia put the blame on Qatar Airlines?

Maybe they won't be impressed by this approval?

I guess the hundreds of thousands of Qantas shareholders won't be too pleased either. ;)

Title: Re: Gomer approves Qatar 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Post by greggerypeccary on Feb 27^th, 2025 at 8:53am

Qatar Airways is a great airline.

When I took my wheelchair-bound father to Europe, they treated us like kings.

Best service I've ever received.

https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/newsroom/2025/2/virgin-australia-and-qatar-airways-partnership-takes-off/

Title: Re: Gomer approves Qatar 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Post by Captain Nemo on Feb 27^th, 2025 at 9:07am

My daughter flew with Qatar a few years ago, she reckons they are great too.

I'm just interested if this move could have some negative blow-back from some areas. :)

Title: Re: Gomer approves Qatar 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Post by Captain Nemo on Feb 27^th, 2025 at 9:12am

Very interesting timing of the approval too. ;)

Timed to coincide with some good news about a Qantas profit increase in order to mask any negative effect?