Virgin Australia
Australian based domestic and international full service carrier. The carrier has over 30% share of the Australian domestic market with close to 3,000 flights a week, carrying nearly 19 million domestic passengers a year to 33 domestic...
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From Virgin America's new logo to Jetstar Asia's Singlish language, were you April Fooled this year?
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Airlines and airports are always happy to get involved on April Fool’s Day, and this year it has been no different. Now the clock has struck...
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Tigerair Australia takes a giant leap forward
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Now a fully owned subsidiary of Virgin Australia, Tigerair Australia has recently undergone a major transformation – even ‘changing its stripes’ –...
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Virgin Australia increases Newcastle presence
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The airline will introduce an additional two weekly flights, growing its offering to 21 return services per week. However, notably the two services...
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New Air Service Agreement opens door for Emirates and Etihad growth in Australia
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Under the terms of the revised agreement, designated Australian and UAE airlines will be able to operate an extra 14 weekly frequencies between the...
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Start-Up Carriers: Who’s New for June?
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June has seen a number of start-up carriers taking shape across the world, including New Zealand-based Originair and India’s Premier Airways. We've...
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Air New Zealand to Boost Perth Capacity by a Third
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The new link is timed to connect West Australian travellers to the airline’s USA, Canada and Argentina flights when it begins operating on December...
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Virgin Australia Takes-Off from Alice Springs
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The new route brings choice and competition to the town after Alice Springs was left without a second carrier when the low-cost airline, Tigerair...
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Virgin Australia Selects Fiji for A330 International Debut
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Virgin Australia operates up to 22 flights per week between Nadi, Fiji and Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. An estimated 780,000 passengers flew...
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Virgin Australia to Begin Flights Between Alice Springs and Adelaide
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The airline will operate the route from March next year and has linked it with the announcement of the new Darwin – Alice Springs route which was...
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Virgin Australia Boosts Los Angeles Flights from Brisbane, but ends Melbourne Connection
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The expanded Brisbane schedule will boost capacity on the route by 2,166 seats a week and will support the growing demand for connectivity to North...
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Virgin Australia Grows to Support Mining and Resources Industry
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Virgin Australia has confirmed it will further increase direct services between Perth and the Pilbara town of Karratha in Western Australia as a...
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Virgin Australia to End Cairns – Weipa Monopoly
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Virgin Australia has confirmed it will launch a new direct domestic service between Cairns and Weipa after the Newman Government’s decision...
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Virgin Australia Boosts Mining Link
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Virgin Australia has confirmed it will increase direct services between Perth and the Pilbara town of Karratha in Western Australia as a result of...
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ROUTES EUROPE: Caption Competition
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While we have all been gearing up for Routes Europe, two of the industry’s most famous airline executives have been enjoying a little fun,...
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Air New Zealand Brings Seasonal Link between Christchurch and Perth
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Air New Zealand has announced plans to launch a new seasonal route between Christchurch and Perth in co-operation with its trans-Tasman alliance...
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Virgin Australia to Introduce A330 on Brisbane – Perth Link
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Virgin Australia has confirmed plans to introduce its two-class Airbus A330-200 widebodied jet on the domestic route between Brisbane and Perth...
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SIA Investment Opens Door to Virgin Australia Domestic Spending Spree
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Virgin Australia Holdings has revealed plans to expand its domestic presence through the purchase of a majority stake in Tiger Australia and...