As calls mount for Qantas boss Richard Goyder to resign, Qatar Airways has revealed what happened when it asked the Albanese government for extra flights.
Qatar Airways found out the federal government had rejected its bid for extra flights into Australia through media reports.Transport Minister Catherine King has not elaborated on what "national interest" she used to deny the flights.
Senior vice-president Matt Raos revealed his airline found out their bid was rejected via the media on 10 July, and then received a letter 10 days later that was sent on 14 July. Qatar estimated the additional flights would add $3 billion of economic benefits to Australia, adding the Victorian government was predicting a second daily flight from Doha to Melbourne would create 900 jobs.
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