Virgin Australia-Air New Zealand trans-Tasman codeshare poised for approval Australia’s competition regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has said it will not stand in the… ByLuke PetersMay 1, 2024
Virgin Australia considers switching orders from 737 MAX 10 to 737 MAX 8s Australian low-cost carrier Virgin Australia is said to be considering “alternative options” for its outstanding order of 25… ByLuke PetersMarch 25, 2024
Virgin Australia plans to be first Aussie carrier to operate with pets onboard Virgin Australia announced that it plans to be the first Australian airline to operate flights with pets permitted… ByJean Carmela LimMarch 7, 2024
Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka announces shock resignation Virgin Australia has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Jayne Hrdlicka, will be leaving the airline. Hrdlicka, who… ByLuke PetersFebruary 20, 2024
Virgin Australia expands baggage tracking tool to international network Virgin Australia is expanding its baggage tracking tool to include its international destinations, less than a year after… ByJean Carmela LimJanuary 31, 2024
Virgin Australia signs codeshare agreement with regional carrier Link Airways Virgin Australia has announced a new codeshare agreement with Australian regional carrier Link Airways. The codeshare will expand… ByLuke PetersJanuary 18, 2024
Virgin Australia cabin crew vote in favor of strike action if demands not met Virgin Australia is facing imminent strike action over the busy Christmas travel period after cabin crew voted to… ByJean Carmela LimDecember 4, 2023
Virgin Australia fuels growth with order for six more Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets Virgin Australia has confirmed that it has placed an order for six more Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets,… ByIan MolyneauxNovember 24, 2023
Virgin Australia cabin crew to vote on possible strike action Cabin crew employed by Virgin Australia could launch industrial action against the airline in an attempt to secure… ByLuke PetersNovember 14, 2023
Virgin Australia teams up with Mars Wrigley to launch first Halloween flight Halloween got off to a spooky start this year after Virgin Australia launched its first ever Flight Night… ByJean Carmela LimOctober 31, 2023
Virgin Australia posts first profit in 11 years as travel demand returns Virgin Australia has posted its first profit in 11 years for fiscal year 2023, crediting strong recovery in… ByJean Carmela LimOctober 10, 2023
Virgin Australia ground crew accused of mishandling a quadriplegic doctor Virgin Australia is conducting an investigation following an incident where a prominent quadriplegic doctor, former Queensland Australian of… ByJean Carmela LimOctober 10, 2023
Two Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800s grounded due to concerns over engine parts Virgin Australia has confirmed that two of its Boeing 737-800 jets were grounded due to the aircraft potentially… ByIan MolyneauxSeptember 18, 2023
Virgin Australia launches Australia’s first baggage tracking tool Virgin Australia has launched Virgin Track Your Bag, the country’s “first-ever airline baggage tracking tool,” across more than… ByEmilia StankeviciuteAugust 28, 2023
Virgin Australia officially introduces Boeing 737 MAX into scheduled services Virgin Australia became the newest operator of the Boeing 737 MAX, after the airline operated several domestic flights… ByRytis BeresneviciusJuly 10, 2023
Virgin Australia receives first Boeing 737-8 of 33 new MAX family aircraft Virgin Australia has received its first Boeing 737-8 plane of 33 new MAX family aircraft under the airline’s… ByIan MolyneauxJune 28, 2023
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… ByJean Carmela LimMarch 31, 2023
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… ByRytis BeresneviciusJanuary 16, 2023