The decision to block its partner, Qatar Airways, flying additional services created a perception that Qantas was “receiving preferential treatment”, it said.
Virgin Australia says the federal government’s “hard to understand” decision not to allow Qatar Airways to fly more services into Australia has undermined its ability to compete with Qantas.
Virgin Australia has a partnership with Etihad, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways on international routes.“In declining [Qatar]‘s request, the federal government has negatively impacted the competitive position of Virgin Australia in favour of our far larger rival,” the submission reads. The inquiry was called to examine the circumstances that led Transport Minister Catherine King refusing the additional Qatar flights.Despite requests from the Senate, Ms King has refused to provide documents explaining her decision to deny the flights citing public interest immunity.has previously reported that the Qatari government received a letter dated July 14 from the Transport Department informing it that the request had been declined.
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