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…
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The second-largest airline in Australia, which is also part of the Virgin Group.
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…
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…
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,…
How well do you know Australian aviation? | Quiz
May 2022 marks Australia month at AeroTime. From the biggest airports to the first Australian low-cost carrier, our team has…
Virgin Australia eyes Boeing 737 MAX 8 deliveries in 2023
Virgin Australia will expand its fleet by adding four Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in a bid to…
Virgin Australia targets business travelers with new secret lounges
Secret doors, new menus and privacy pods. Virgin Australia has opened its new invitation-only lounges in Melbourne, Sydney…
Virgin Australia to reduce capacity by 25% amid Omicron spread
Virgin Australia has cut a quarter of flights for the rest of January and February 2022 as the…
ATSB probes cabin crew incapacitation on Virgin Australia flight
The Australian Safety Transport Bureau (ATSB) has begun an investigation into a case of a cabin crew incapacitation…
Virgin Australia partners with United Airlines; ends alliance with Delta
Virgin Australia Group has announced that it will form a new partnership with United Airlines from April 2022,…
Virgin Australia expands domestic network, connecting Queensland and Tasmania
Virgin Australia will launch three new Australian domestic services in time for the summer holidays, connecting Queensland and…
Virgin Australia considers mandatory vaccination for staff
Virgin Australia is a step away from making vaccination against the COVID-19 virus mandatory for all of its…
Virgin Australia to add 9 Boeing 737-800NGs, eyes 33% Australian market
While preparing for a predicted significant increase in passenger demand for domestic air travel in the upcoming summer…
Concerns pile up after infected Virgin Australia crew works on 5 flights
After Virgin Australia cabin crew was found to have Covid, sending passengers and crews from 5 flights to…
Virgin Australia to hire 250 new employees
The Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Australia Group Jayne Hrdlicka hinted at the new vacancies in the company…
Virgin Australia plans to add 10 Boeing 737s, hire staff
On April 15, 2021, the Brisbane-based air carrier said it would re-acquire 10 Boeing 737-800s, with the first…
Kiwis and kangaroos’ reunite: Australia & New Zealand to open travel bubble
As Australia and New Zealand are preparing to open a two-way travel bubble, Qantas and Air New Zealand…
Virgin Australia to lease up to 9 Boeing 737s betting on domestic demand
Virgin Australia appears to have changed its plans about the Boeing 737 fleet reduction. The Australian air carrier…