Air Jan 18, 2024

Turkish delight, Qantas quandary, Virgin victory?

When the Australian Government recently blocked a request for more flights by Qatar Airways, it was widely viewed as a win for Qantas, a setback for Virgin Australia, and a blow to travellers seeking more competition. But a subsequent swift decision to approve up to 35 flights per week by Turkish Airlines could quickly have the reverse effect, significantly reshaping air services to and from Australia, and challenging the long and growing dominance of Mid-East airlines and their giant transit hubs.