Virgin Australia launches daily Melbourne-Doha service, expands global network
Virgin Australia has launched its first daily Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Doha Hammad International Airport (DOH) service, as…
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The second-largest airline in Australia, which is also part of the Virgin Group.
Virgin Australia debuts first Embraer E190-E2 in Western AU charter market
Virgin Australia has introduced the first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to Western Australia’s charter market since 2000, with the…
Virgin Australia becomes first Australian carrier to allow pets on flights
Virgin Australia, one of the biggest airlines in Australia, has announced that it will now allow pets on…
Virgin Australia welcomes its first ever Embraer E190-E2 aircraft
Virgin Australia has taken delivery of its first ever Embraer E190-E2 aircraft at a handover ceremony at the…
Virgin Australia welcomes first of 6 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets from Avolon
Virgin Australia has welcomed the first of six new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from Dublin-based lessor Avolon. …
Australian domestic aviation recovers but supply/demand mismatch drives up fares
The number of passengers flying domestically within Australia each month has returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to the…
Virgin Australia B737 collides with tug vehicle at MEL Airport, sustains damage
A Virgin Australia Boeing B737 aircraft sustained damages to its fuselage after it collided with an airport tug…
Airlines cancel flights as Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts: video
A huge volcanic eruption in Indonesia has forced many airlines to cancel flights as they cautiously avoid the…
Virgin Australia operates first flight to Doha in conjunction with Qatar Airways
Virgin Australia has marked another major milestone in its comeback from administration when on June 12, 2025, the…
Virgin Australia confirms intention to proceed with Australian IPO in June 2025
Virgin Australia Holdings Limited, the parent company of Virgin Australia, confirmed on June 6, 2025, its intention to…
Qantas, Virgin see profits rise amid high demand, low domestic competition: ACCC
Qantas Group and Virgin Australia are benefiting from strong demand for flying and minimal competition in the domestic…
Virgin Australia offers refunds to 61,000 customers after rebooking errors
Virgin Australia has announced that 61,000 customers who made bookings with the carrier between April 2020 and March…
Virgin AU unveils new interior of E190–E2 for Western Australia charter market
Virgin Australia has unveiled the new interiors of the dual-class Embraer E190-E2 narrowbody jets to be used for…
Virgin Australia partners with Viva Energy to source SAF for selected flights
Virgin Australia has partnered with Australian energy company Viva Australia to explore sourcing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for…
Australian airports on lockdown as Cyclone Alfred heads for east coast
A category two storm heading for the east coast of Australia has forced airports to close and airlines…
Virgin Australia appoints new CEO who began career at America West Airlines
Virgin Australia has appointed its current Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Dave Emerson as the airline’s new Chief Executive…
Given the green light: Qatar Airways cleared for 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways’ long-awaited purchase of a 25% minority stake in Australian low-cost carrier Virgin Australia has finally been given…
Virgin Australia surpasses Qantas as Australia’s dominant domestic airline
Virgin Australia has surpassed flag carrier Qantas as Australia’s dominant domestic airline according to data published by the…