How a simple favour brought Virgin and Qatar together
In need of a favour when the pandemic erupted, Jayne Hrdlicka reached out to Qatar Airways, laying the foundation for what should prove to be a very lucrative relationship.
Virgin Australia
Qatar deal for Virgin is all about Bain Capital’s bottom line
The spin sold to media outlets has been that the Qatar-Virgin Australia deal is all about national competition when in reality the main effect is a big boost to Bain Capital’s bank balance.
Hunger games: Qantas revamps menu as competition heats up
Faced with tougher competition from a cashed-up Virgin Australia, Qantas is looking to lift its game on the food front with a shake-up of what’s on offer on domestic flights.
Rex link still on the cards: Hrdlicka
Virgin Australia has pledged to do whatever it can to ensure Rex’s regional flights continue — except for taking over the operation.
What Qatar Airways paid for Virgin Australia stake
Virgin Australia may have shouted from the rooftops about its tie-up with Qatar Airways, but it didn’t mention the price.
Qatar deal to deliver value, says Virgin
Virgin Australia is promising better value and more options for travellers when Qatar Airways takes a 25 per cent stake in the airline.
Qantas buckles in for a fresh fight
Qantas has posted record annual profits but now it faces a scrap from its main competitor, Virgin Australia, thanks to the might of Qatar Airways.
Major announcement for Virgin Australia
One of the major global airlines is making a splash in the beleaguered Australian market, in what would be a major expansion for the Aussie airline.
Dogfight over Virgin Australia-Qatar deal
Virgin Australia has confirmed its plan to sell a 25 per cent stake to Qatar Airways, ahead of an anticipated return to public ownership.
When can you take your pet on the plane with you?
Virgin Australia says it will become the first airline here to allow small dogs on planes next year but detail are scant. Here are your other options.
Virgin to trial pets on busiest route — but it won’t be cheap
Dogs and cats of a certain size will be allowed as Virgin Australia eyes Australia’s busiest route for the staged introduction of its new pets in the cabin policy. Should pets be there? TAKE THE POLL
Qantas chases Virgin Australia’s Tokyo Haneda slots
Qantas wants the valuable Tokyo Haneda Airport slots being handed back by Virgin Australia which experienced poor demand for its flights from Cairns.
Qantas, Virgin defend higher fares post-Rex
A 12 per cent jump in domestic airfares since Rex bowed out of major city routes has been attributed to ‘seasonal factors’ and flawed data collection.
The airline where staff are up for $42K pay rises
Virgin Australia staff can look forward to a hefty pay rise this year if they vote to approve a new work agreement.
Jayne Hrdlicka on life after Virgin Australia
The chief executive has revealed her plans once she leaves the airline, with the expectation she will exit by year’s end.
Qantas to add more international destinations amid fresh challenges
The flying kangaroo has jumped on Virgin Australia’s best performing overseas route as the airline expands its international network in the face of fresh challenges from Qatar and Singapore.
Virgin on the ball in Qatar, Rex, IPO talks
Would you guess she’s a tennis fanatic? Jayne Hrdlicka’s tennis-themed takeover codenames have been revealed as the talks with Qatar, known as Project Doubles, drag on.
The Qatar deal Virgin needs to ramp up against Qantas
Its codename is ‘Project Doubles’ and Virgin Australia executives believe that when approved, a deal to bring Qatar in as a significant shareholder gives it the fire power to fight Qantas.
Sacked Virgin flight attendant gets job back for now
A Virgin Australia cabin crew member found to have been unfairly dismissed over a pre-flight prosecco drink has scored a further victory in his fight to return to work.
How Qantas is putting the squeeze on Virgin
New analysis of domestic airline routes shows how low-fares carrier Jetstar is eroding Virgin Australia’s market share and revenue.
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