Turkish Airlines wants to fly to Australia, but is yet to receive approval.
It follows the government’s decision to block Qatar Airways from adding services.
More flights to Europe will bring prices down for travellers as demand outpaces supply.
One of the world’s biggest airlines, Turkish Airlines, plans of expanding services into Australia are delayed while it looks to win government approval in time for an expected launch of highly sought after capacity to Europe from Melbourne and Sydney.
The setback appears at odds with the Albanese government’s objective of fostering airline competition, after it knocked back Qatar’s application to send more flights to Australia.
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Ayesha de Kretser is a senior reporter with The Australian Financial Review covering the aviation and tourism sectors. She has previously reported on banking, mining and commodity markets. Connect with Ayesha on Twitter. Email Ayesha at ayesha.dekretser@afr.com.au
