April 21 (Reuters) - Etihad Airways:
* WORKED CLOSELY WITH VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AND STAKEHOLDERS TO FIND SOLUTION THAT WOULD HAVE AVOIDED ADMINISTRATION - SPOKESPERSON
* WAS UNABLE TO GIVE EXTRA FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO VIRGIN AUSTRALIA GIVEN IMPACT OF COVID-19 CRISIS ON ITS OWN BUSINESS - SPOKESPERSON
* HOPES ADMINISTRATION WILL ALLOW FORM OF RESUMPTION OF VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AND BE OPEN TO TALKS ON POTENTIAL RE-LAUNCH - SPOKESPERSON Further company coverage: VAH.AX