U.S., March 28 -- Under the integrated alliance, the two airlines will commence 28 new weekly return services between Doha and the major airports in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Virgin Australia will use Qatar Airways' aircraft and crew to operate the new services under a 'wet lease' arrangement.

The new services will be in addition to the international services already operated by Qatar Airways. Under the integrated alliance, the two airlines will commence 28 new weekly return services between Doha and the major airports in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Virgin Australia will use Qatar Airways' aircraft and crew to operate the new services under a 'wet lease' arrangement.

The new services will be in addition to the ...