June 13, 2019
Expanded partnership with Virgin Atlantic sought to compete with Qantas and Cathay Pacific
Virgin Australia and Virgin Atlantic have filed plans for a proposed partnership on services between Australia and the UK and Ireland, via Hong Kong and Los Angeles. The alliance has the scope to include new routes, frequencies and capacity upgauges.
Read More…May 27, 2019
Thrice weekly seasonal flights to operate from May to August 2020
Alliance Airlines will offer seasonal scheduled services between Melbourne and Kununurra in the heart of Western Australia’s Kimberley region between May and August 2020.
Read More…April 2, 2019
New agreement provides greater access to the Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiian Airlines has broadened its codeshare agreement with Virgin Australia that offers travellers in more than a dozen Australian and New Zealand cities a wider and more convenient network of flights to Hawai’i. Over coming weeks, travellers will also enjoy one-stop check-in and baggage transfers to their final destination and loyalty rewards benefits.
Read More…November 21, 2018
West Hollywood, Universal Studios Hollywood, Delta Air Lines & Virgin Australia celebrate with VIP travel sellers in Sydney and Brisbane
Discover Los Angeles, West Hollywood Travel & Tourism Board and Universal Studios Hollywood, in conjunction with Delta Air Lines and Virgin Australia, hosted a special early Thanksgiving feast at Glass Brasserie in Sydney for 25 luxury travel advisors on Monday night (19 November 2018).
Read More…October 17, 2018
Seven international lounges in Australia and New Zealand
Virgin Australia has unveiled a new international lounge network in Australia and New Zealand, withseven international lounges rolling out from the end of October.
Read More…October 11, 2018
Charter flight for 65 guests held in partnership with Smiling Mind
Virgin Australia today hosted the world’s first dedicated meditation flight with Sir Richard Branson, in partnership with Australian wellbeing and mindfulness meditation leader, Smiling Mind.
Read More…August 9, 2018
T3 redevelopment underway
Virgin Australia has commenced construction of a massive overhaul of its domestic terminal at Melbourne Airport’s Terminal 3 (T3). Effective immediately, Virgin Australia’s check-in kiosks will gradually be replaced and installed with new software, allowing passengers to quickly check-in, print boarding passes and baggage tags. New service pods and service desks will also be installed.
Read More…June 4, 2018
New airline alliance between Australia and mainland China
The agreement aims to streamline travel between the two countries and offers travellers from China an expanded network of Virgin Australia domestic connections within Australia and across the trans-Tasman, including Cairns, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide, Perth and Auckland.
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