Darwin to Melbourne Virgin flights return in time for school holidays
Virgin Australia will reinstate its Darwin to Melbourne route in time for the school holiday rush after the NT Government revoked its Covid-19 hotspot restrictions for Greater Melbourne.
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VIRGIN Australia will reinstate its Darwin to Melbourne route in time for the school holiday rush after the NT Government revoked its Covid-19 hotspot restrictions for Greater Melbourne.
The flights will recommence on June 25, adding more than 1200 seats per week.
The Covid-19 hotspot declaration was revoked on Monday and replaced with a tiered system.
The tiered system will allow residents who haven’t been at certain exposure sites to move freely.
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A Virgin Australia spokesman said the reintroduction of flights to the NT and Queensland would allow Victorian residents to travel.
“We’re making it easier for Victorians to take a last-minute holiday and over the coming days will be updating our schedule to enable travellers to book and explore the incredible holiday experiences on offer across Australia,” the spokesman said.
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