Qatar Airways is set to acquire a 25% stake in Virgin Australia from private equity firm Bain Capital. The two airlines have already shared a codeshare agreement since 2022, but Qatar Airways’ investment (for an undisclosed amount) aims to […]
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Virgin Australia is proud to unveil its latest cabin design, fresh from the Boeing factory in Seattle, promising a delightful new aircraft experience. The debut of the Boeing 737-8 marks a significant milestone in Virgin Australia’s fleet renewal program,
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Following a record number of entries since launching in October 2022, Virgin Australia has this week extended its world-first Middle Seat Lottery competition until 9 July 2023^, with more amazing prizes up-for-grabs just for sitting in the middle seat.
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United Airlines is partnering with Virgin Australia to connect U.S. travelers to the world’s largest celebration of Pride in Sydney with a special flight staffed entirely by members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. Departing on Wednesday, February 22
Virgin Australia has today launched its first customer innovation, the Middle Seat Lottery, since yesterday announcing a new brand and advertising campaign, Bring on Wonderful, following a 24-month transformation journey which returns the airline to profitability. Bring on Wonderful
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Virgin Australia has launched a new loyalty programme, especially for businesses. The Virgin Australia Business Flyer programme will reward small to medium-sized business customers with Velocity Points for the business, as well as the individual flyer. Travel demand for
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Virgin Australia is celebrating the reopening of Australia’s international borders to all overseas travellers. While keeping the borders closed for nearly two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to protect communities, it had a damaging impact on the
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United and Virgin Australia Group announced today a new partnership that will enhance the travel experience between Australia and the Americas. This partnership will add more benefits for both MileagePlus and Velocity Frequent Flyer members as well as access
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Virgin Australia will resume flights between Sydney and Canberra from 30 January 2022, with more than 50 services available between the two capital cities each week, under an exclusive agreement with Link Airways. The services, which were first paused
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In a video released on TikTok today, Virgin Australia has exclusively unveiled its new interior design prototype, featuring a refreshed seat experience which will initially be trialled on two of the airline’s nine new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Mirroring the configuration of Virgin Australia’s existing Boeing 737-800
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On the day the Victoria-New South Wales border has re-opened to travellers, Virgin Australia has lifted the curtain on its refurbished Melbourne Lounge and unveiled a new and fresh Lounge menu, as the airline looks to the future. First
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Virgin Australia will re-introduce services from Sydney and Melbourne to Coffs Harbour, in time for the Christmas holiday period. Virgin Australia will connect even more Australians ahead of the Christmas holiday period, today announcing the re-introduction of services from
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Virgin Australia will introduce two new direct Hobart services, as the airline continues to expand its network schedule in markets with open borders ahead of the Christmas holiday period. The services include the introduction of direct flights between Hobart
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Virgin Australia will operate the first direct flights between Adelaide and Launceston in more than 20 years when the airline’s inaugural services take-off today. First announced last month with a series of Virgin Australia network changes to navigate border
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Virgin Australia Group Chief Commercial Officer, Dave Emerson, has today announced the re-opening of premium Club lounges in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, by the end of March 2022. “As the nation’s vaccination rates increase, so too will our opportunities
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