Virgin Australia Announces New Partnership with Qatar Airways for Doha Flights
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A Win for Australian Travelers
“This is a huge win for Australian travellers,” says Jayne Hrdlicka, chief executive of Virgin Australia. “It brings more value and choice for passengers wanting to fly internationally. Through this partnership, Virgin Australia becomes stronger, improving our ability to compete domestically.” Hrdlicka emphasizes the significant benefits for both passengers and the Australian aviation industry. “For Virgin Australia this gives us the ability to start long haul flying. Our 28 new weekly services to Doha will open up a world of opportunity for those wanting to travel overseas, with more passengers able to connect to over 100 destinations around the world on Qatar’s network.” “This also creates the potential for more jobs and promotional opportunities for our Virgin Australia team as we increase domestic flying to accommodate passengers connecting from an expanded international network,” she adds. “This partnership is a critical piece in Virgin Australia’s long-term strategy and a huge vote of confidence in Australian aviation, further strengthening Virgin Australia’s long-term competitiveness and growth of the aviation industry in Australia.”## Virgin Spreads Its Wings With New doha Route
**Interviewer:** Jayne Hrdlicka, thanks for joining us today. Virgin australia is making some big moves, announcing a considerable partnership with Qatar Airways. tell us, what’s in store for travelers?
**Jayne Hrdlicka, CEO of Virgin Australia:** It’s a thrilling time for Virgin Australia and for Australian travelers. We’re delighted to be partnering with Qatar Airways to offer 28 new weekly flights to Doha, the vibrant capital of Qatar.
**Interviewer:** This marks Virgin Australia’s return to the long-haul market after a break. What prompted this decision?
**Hrdlicka:** this partnership represents a significant step in our growth strategy. it allows us to expand our international reach, offering greater value and choice to passengers, while boosting our domestic competitive edge.
**Interviewer:** These flights will be operated by Qatar Airways. What are the benefits for passengers taking this route?
**hrdlicka:** Passengers can expect a seamless and comfortable travel experience on Qatar Airways’ state-of-the-art Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. This partnership gives us the flexibility to focus on what we do best – providing exceptional service for our customers on domestic routes. We firmly believe this collaboration is a win for Australian travelers and the Australian aviation industry as a whole. [[1](https://www.qatarairways.com/en/partners-codeshare/virgin-australia.html)]
**Q:** Jayne, Virgin Australia is returning to long-haul flights with a new partnership with Qatar Airways. Can you tell us more about this exciting venture?
**A:** Absolutely! This partnership allows us to offer 28 new weekly flights to Doha, QatarS vibrant capital city. It’s a massive step for us and for Australian travelers.
**Q:** what prompted Virgin Australia’s return to the long-haul market after a break of several years?
**A:** This partnership is key to our growth strategy. It allows us to expand internationally, give passengers more options, and strengthen our domestic competitiveness.
**Q:** How will these new flights benefit passengers?
**A:** Passengers can enjoy a comfortable and seamless travel experience aboard qatar Airways’ Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.Plus, connecting thru doha opens up a world of opportunities to reach over 100 destinations on Qatar Airways’ extensive network.