‘Huge Win for Travellers’: Proposed Virgin and Qatar Partnership Revealed

Now is the best time to secure that once-in-a-lifetime business class flight because Virgin Australia has announced the price of international flights for its code-share service with Qatar Airways, which has recently been voted the best airline in the world for the eighth time.

Flights will be on board Qatar Airways Boeing 777s (as pictured above), which feature the sought-after Q suite Business Class (pictured below). They will fly direct from Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth to Doha from June 2025 before Melbourne joins the line-up later in the year. Again, if you’ve ever dreamed about flying business class on board the world’s best airline now is your chance because prices for a Perth to Paris Business Class return start from $7,679, and Sydney to London Business Class return is priced from $9,351, and Brisbane to Rome Business Class from $9,409.

We’re still waiting for final regulatory approval on this partnership, but the following early bird prices are fully protected with options for a refund, re-accommodation on suitable alternative flights, and reimbursement for reasonably foreseeable costs. They apply to all flights between Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth to Paris (CDG), Rome (FCO), London (LHR), and Athens (ATH), via Doha, and are on sale right now until 11:59pm AEST on the 19th of December 2024, unless sold out prior.

“This is a huge win for Australian travellers which brings more value and choice for passengers wanting to fly internationally,” said Virgin Australia Group CEO Jayne Hrdlicka. “Through this partnership Virgin Australia becomes stronger, improving our ability to compete domestically – which is great news for Virgin Australia, our people and consumers.”

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Highlights from Virgin Australia’s Qatar Airways codeshare price launch include the following flights:

Economy flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Perth via Doha to multiple European destinations:

• Perth to Paris Economy Choice return from $1,791
• Sydney to London Economy Choice return from $1,982
• Brisbane to Rome Economy Choice return from $1,945

Business Class flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Perth via Doha to multiple European destinations:

• Perth to Paris Business Class return from $7,679
• Sydney to London Business Class return from $9,351
• Brisbane to Rome Business Class from $9,409

These are the flight numbers you should look out for when booking:

• VA flight number: VA1, VA2, VA15, VA16, VA 21, VA22
• QR flight number: QR8400, QR8401, QR8404, QR8405, QR8406, QR8407

It’s also a great way to build up some points with up to 20,000 bonus points on business return flights and 10,000 bonus Points on Economy return flights (when you book on an eligible Virgin Australia international long haul flight by 20 January 2025 for travel between 21 June – 30 September 2025). Meanwhile, if you book a business class ticket holders can earn up 63,708 Velocity Points on your next European trip.

“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,” CEO Jayne Hrdlicka continued. “Partnering with Qatar Airways means we’re delivering the gold standard in global travel – seamless connections and world-class service – and increasing market competition to provide better value and fares. Exploring the world has never been more accessible.”

Tickets are on sale right now at the Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways websites, linked below. These are introductory prices, and are date specific, but if you’re planning an overseas holiday in the next 12 months, we highly recommend checking out the flight deals available right now on Virgin Australia.

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