The International Air Services Commission (the Commission) has received an application from Virgin Australia requesting an allocation of 28 frequencies per week in each direction, to operate passenger services on the Qatar route. From June 2025, Virgin Australia plans to operate daily services between Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Doha; and daily services between Melbourne and Doha from December 2025. The proposed services will be operated using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft configured with between 354 and 412 seats.