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Virgin Australia launches Gold Coast to Bali route and resumes Vanuatu flights
Virgin Australia is expanding its short haul international network, announcing the launch of a new route and resuming…
2023-03-31
Will Virgin Australia be publicly traded once again?
With aviation continuing to recover globally, Bain Capital, the current majority shareholder of Virgin Australia, is looking at…
2023-01-16
ATSB recommends more stringent Boeing 737 flap checks
After Virgin Australia pilots reported that their Boeing 737-800 tended to roll to the right after take-off, the…
2022-12-20
ATSB investigating a near-runway excursion involving a 737 and an A380
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATBS) announced that it is investigating a procedural error that almost caused a…
2022-12-07
Australia concerned about high domestic air ticket prices
In its most recent Airline Competition in Australia report, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) warned that…
2022-12-06
Qantas and Virgin Australia launch Pride Flight ticket sale for SYD WorldPride
Australian carriers Qantas and Virgin Australia have launched the sale of Pride Flight tickets for Sydney WorldPride 2023.…
2022-10-19
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways launch strategic partnership
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have sealed a strategic partnership that will expand both airlines’ networks, lounges and…
2022-09-07
Virgin Australia expands Boeing 737 order with four additional MAX 8s
Virgin Australia has announced an order for four additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, bringing its prospective Boeing…
2022-08-24
ACCC grants interim approval for Virgin Australia – United codeshare pricing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted interim approval for a “codeshare pricing arrangement” between Virgin…
2022-05-15
The rise, fall, and rebirth of Virgin Australia
With the aim of tackling Australia’s low-cost market, Virgin Australia commenced service as Virgin Blue on August 31,…
2022-05-11