Qatar Airways launches Melbourne route

QATAR Airways has won rights to launch daily services to Melbourne under a bilateral air services deal with the Gulf nation, Qatar.

[Peter]

Great News Qatar, finally to see an excellent airline with a modern fleet flying into Melbourne direct instead of using Sydney as a transit which is a nightmare

[Hugh]

Peter wrote:

Great News Qatar, finally to see an excellent airline with a modern fleet flying into Melbourne direct instead of using Sydney as a transit which is a nightmare

Peter I agree 150%; as atravel agent/tour operator consumers are demanding to avoid the Sydney hassle & all airlines with direct MEL flights experiencing huge growth; buyers with QF Frequent Flyer Membership are FORCED via SYD!!! Flights to MEL invaribly FULL all classes & via SYD OK.