Australia’s decision to reject Qatar Airways’ request for more flights ‘very unfair’

LONDON: Qatar Airways has branded a decision by Australian authorities not to allow it to run extra flights to and from the country as “very unfair.”

The airline had sought to lay on 21 additional flights, but ministers rejected the proposals, citing national interest as one of the reasons.

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al-Baker said he was surprised at the decision considering the flag carrier had continued to operate flights during the coronavirus pandemic while Australia’s national airline, Qantas, was grounded.