Virgin tweaks power bank policy after mid-air fire
A mid-air fire on a Virgin Australia flight has prompted an update to the airline’s policy on the carriage of power banks, to ensure they are in view at all times.
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Qantas reclaims punctuality crown from Virgin
Qantas has outperformed Virgin Australia for the first time this year in June, to be the most punctual airline, as partner Jetstar clocked the least cancellations.
Virgin Velocity changes ‘ask too much of members’
Has Virgin Australia’s Velocity program shot itself in the proverbial foot with major changes to the way members earn status credits? Experts have their say.
Virgin at war with pilots and crew over ‘no bed’ hotel
Virgin Australia is under pressure from pilots and cabin crew to find a new layover hotel in Perth after complaints of dirty bed linen and excess noise, and in one instance no bed.
Phone calls at 35,000ft. Should they be allowed?
Thanks to new and incredibly fast wi-fi, I was able to video call my kids from an international flight. But I was soon shushed by an airline hostess for being too loud. Who was in the right?
Flight warning as ‘bomb cyclone’ nears
Travellers have been put on notice as a destructive ‘bomb cyclone’ threatens to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the NSW north coast on Tuesday.
‘It was a leap of faith’: Behind Bain’s bold Virgin rescue
Speaking for the first time about the Virgin Australia rebuild, Bain Capital boss Mike Murphy reveals what led to the massive five-year rescue effort of the nation’s second-biggest airline.
After stellar ASX debuts, what’s next for the IPO pipeline?
Successful floats signal renewed IPO momentum with private equity exits on the horizon, but a shift in how deals are structured may leave smaller investors out in the cold.
‘No time like the present’ to relist on ASX, says Virgin CEO
Virgin Australia CEO Dave Emerson has broken his silence since his appointment to the top role, as the airline relists on the ASX.
Oil’s wild ride won’t hold back Virgin’s IPO
Market turmoil be damned. Virgin is determined to push ahead with the year’s biggest stockmarket listing.
What to expect for Virgin and Greatland Gold IPO debuts
June 24 is the biggest day of the year so far for listings, with Virgin’s $685m return to public markets and the $490m float of Greatland Gold.
Virgin Australia flights back on to Europe as chaos eases
The airline had halted its flights beyond Doha as Qatar Airways tried to clear the backlog of over 25k stranded passengers.
ASX falls as oil markets on edge over Iran’s next move
Broad based losses amid concerns about the fallout over the bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities by the US. But investors snap up financial and energy stocks. All eyes on key oil corridor Strait of Hormuz amid fears oil may hit $US100 a barrel.
Virgin starts flights from Brissy to Qatar
Virgin Australia has announced a new flight path from Brisbane to Doha, opening up travel for Aussies hoping to explore the Middle East.
Volcanic eruption disrupts Jetstar, Virgin flights to Bali
Jetstar and Virgin have cancelled multiple flights in and out of Bali in response to a volcanic eruption resulting in a ‘colossal ash tower’.
Qantas makes a surprise comeback at world airline awards | FULL LIST
The Skytrax World Airline Awards have been revealed at the Paris Air Show. Where did Qantas land?
Will the Virgin Australia IPO happen just in time?
Days out from its float, Virgin Australia’s shareholders will be strategizing how to navigate the tragic Air India crash, and fears of war in the Middle East.
What it’s like on the first Virgin-Qatar international flight
This historic flight could change how we travel to Europe – and Qantas should be extremely worried.
Virgin keeps new CEO on down low at major flight launch
Virgin Australia celebrated the return to long haul international flying with partner Qatar Airways, but kept new CEO Dave Emerson from saying too much.
First Virgin flight takes off to Doha
Virgin Australia’s first flight to Doha left Sydney Airport on Thursday with the airline’s landmark deal with Qatar helping drive lower airfares.
Virgin IPO delivers $14m payday for CEO
The three Virgin Australia executives who guided the airline’s IPO stand to be richly rewarded for their work, the prospectus has revealed.
The pros and cons of the Virgin Australia float
Will Virgin Australia shares soar this time around? Investors appear divided on the prospects of the airline’s much anticipated IPO.
Why you should care about Virgin IPO
One of Australia’s most popular airlines is returning to the sharemarket, and how it performs could impact you.
Virgin Australia’s $685m IPO timed to perfection
Private equity group Bain Capital’s domestic carrier will be priced at a 30 per cent discount to Qantas, with its return to the ASX on June 24.
Makeover complete: Virgin to storm back onto ASX with $2.3bn IPO
Five years after its destructive collapse, Virgin Australia will make its long-awaited return to the ASX by the end of the month, hoping to slide into Qantas’ share price slipstream.
Born again Virgin wants to be a real Qantas rival
The airline’s private equity backers have been smart enough to structure Virgin’s blockbuster float in a way to give it the best chance to battle its bigger rival.
‘Nothing to be happy about’ after weak GDP data; CBA hits record
CBA hits high of $181.39. Slow economic growth undershoots forecasts. Mixi lifts PointsBet bid amid due diligence by rival suitor Betr. Star accused of breach of money laundering laws.
Welcoming retail investors on board key in Virgin IPO
Virgin Australia’s deal team may see institutional investors as critical to its initial public offering, but retail investors are important too.
Qantas and Virgin duopoly safe as aircraft shortages ground competition
Rising costs, aircraft shortages and industry consolidation are making it virtually impossible for new airlines to challenge Qantas and Virgin’s dominance of the domestic market.
Bain’s sales pitch for Virgin IPO is its discount to Qantas
Speculation is mounting that private equity company Bain is set to lock in a price for the float of Virgin Australia early this week.
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