Virgin offers staff a slice of IPO pie
The private equity-owned airline’s preparations for a return to the ASX have stepped up a gear with each employee to be offered $3000 worth of share rights.
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia looks to Guzman y Gomez for IPO inspiration
Bain Capital’s float is on the runway, but the private equity firm is expected to take the cautious route to get the airline deal away.
Australian float beckons for Greatland Gold
Virgin Australia and GemLife are not the only companies hitting the IPO runway, with Greatland Gold also preparing investors for its ASX listing next month.
Retail brokers lobby for role on Bain’s $3bn Virgin float
The domestic airline is positioned for a listing by June to capitalise on the strong performance of rival Qantas.
Bain Capital tests cornerstone interest for Virgin Australia IPO
The country’s second largest domestic carrier could see its float launch off the runway within a fortnight.
Reason for Aussie airline’s mega profits
Two of Australia’s biggest airlines are paving the way for a duopoly of the skies, with the consumer watchdog explaining how they reaped mega profits in the first half of the financial year.
Lack of domestic competition making Qantas and Virgin rich
The absence of serious domestic competition has Qantas and Virgin Australia raking in the cash, the ACCC reports.
Is Dan Murphy’s ready for the Jayne Hrdlicka experience?
The former Virgin Australia boss is known for her take-no-prisoners management style, but will this celebrity CEO have the freedom she needs to revive the liquor retailer?
Former Virgin boss’ surprise new gig
Jayne Hrdlicka has confirmed her next move after stepping down as Virgin Australia chief executive.
Hrdlicka lands big new gig a month after Virgin exit
Former Virgin Australia boss Jayne Hrdlicka is not about to disappear from the public eye, with a new role at liquor and hotels giant Endeavour Group.
Airfares no barrier for Europe-bound Aussie sun-chasers
Extra airline capacity to Europe over the northern summer — courtesy of the Virgin-Qatar partnership — has done little to reduce airfares for Australian travellers.
Virgin and Qantas’ neck-and-neck battle for on-time crown
Virgin Australia’s plans for a June IPO have received a boost with new on-time performance data crowning the airline the country’s most punctual once again.
How to build a mega frequent flyer points war chest – without flying
Qantas and Virgin Australia’s reward programs aren’t just for frequent flyers — Aussies are using everyday spending and these savvy hacks to earn big travel perks. Here’s how to join them.
61,000 Virgin customers could get refunds
Virgin Australia will refund 61,000 customers who were overcharged for itinerary changes over a five-year period.
‘Sincerely sorry’: Virgin to refund 61,000 customers
The airline has admitted to overcharging more than 60,000 customers who made itinerary changes in the last five years.
Major airline to launch delicious new perk
Fancy pizza at a Gordon Ramsay restaurant or a bucket of KFC? This juicy new perk from a major Aussie airline has you covered.
Bain Capital refuses to give up on Virgin Australia float
Virgin Australia’s owner is pushing ahead with its plan to relist the airline on the ASX, even as the sharemarket endures a bloodbath.
China backs ‘handsome boy’
Recent activity by the PLA Navy has left no room for complacency.
Virgin Australia angling for IPO around $750m
The listing of the carrier could be one of the largest of the year, with a value likely around $3bn.
Virgin Australia IPO set for take off
Virgin Australia’s owners are pushing ahead with an IPO that could see the airline relisted on the ASX as early as June.
Flights doubled as airline deal given nod
The competition regulator has given the green light for a partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, set to double flights over five years.
Major change coming to Virgin, Qatar flights
A major change is on the horizon for Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways after a new partnership was green-lit by the consumer watchdog.
Virgin’s non-deal IPO roadshow launches on Monday
The first meetings with potential investors for an initial public offering of Virgin Australia begin early next week.
Bali flights cancelled after volcanic eruption
More than a dozen flights have been cancelled by Australian airlines after another volcanic event in Indonesia.
Virgin Australia CEO to meet investors ahead of IPO plans
The Australian carrier could be returning to the boards as a public company.
Jones ‘happy’ to take second prize at Virgin
The man the unions stopped from running Virgin has received a promotion under its new chief, with Paul Jones to step into the role of chief commercial officer.
New Virgin CEO living the dream
Dave Emerson’s promotion to Virgin Australia CEO is the realisation of a childhood dream born from long haul bus trips across the US.
Private equity gambles on an ‘anonymous’ CEO
The timing couldn’t be more inopportune. Brisbane-based Virgin Australia has named former consultant Dave Emerson as its chief executive just as Cyclone Alfred moves in to cause chaos.
The final piece falls into place for Virgin listing
Conditions are booming in aviation, but Virgin Australia is gambling it can still land its multi-billion dollar IPO later this year.
Virgin finally announces new CEO
Aussie airline’s new chief executive has emerged after a frontrunner was knocked out after union and government pressures.
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