Qantas blocks 28 extra weekly flights on Qatar Airways?

[Phil Stevens]

Originally Posted by David C

Like you I understand it was the Federal Government who blocked the Qatar expansion . If Qantas operated to the Middle East and was a not a private company I may be able to see the logic , however , they are neither . It’s an anti competitive stance from the Government . This whole episode stinks .

Dave C

Based on how few seats were unallocated on my next Qatar A380 flight into SYD, there is certainly the demand. But I suspect Qantas is aware of how many of these passengers commence their journey in the UK, and are concerned about the loss of their custom.