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Its chief executive, Geoff Culbert, says almost half of the capacity allocated to the UAE is not being used despite claims more services will distort the market.
As experts argue the blocked move would have significantly lowered airfares and bolstered tourism; Qantas' influence over the decision remains under scrutiny.
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Anthony Albanese said he did not know his government had knocked back Qatar after telling parliament he had discussed the matter with Virgin before a decision.