Virgin fires new shot in WiFi war
Virgin is seeking to steal the march on Qantas by offering customers the ability to test its satellite-based WiFi.
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Towers anchor AEP-HNA trust
Singapore’s AEP Investment Management and Chinese conglomerate HNA Group have confirmed plans to list a trust in Singapore.
Recovery from epic week
There are big events and there are big events. The Melbourne Fashion Festival was in the epic realm.
Biofuel a step closer to lift off
Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand’s ambitions for a thriving jet biofuel industry are a step closer to reality.
Hainan jettisons bid for resort
Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines has pulled out of purchasing the Novotel Twin Waters Resort on the Sunshine Coast.
Virgin plans Hong Kong flights
Virgin Australia plans to launch direct flights to Hong Kong, going head to head with Qantas and Cathay Pacific.
Virgin resets its compass
Next to its red bottom line, Virgin has signalled a welcome shift from product expansion to tighter financial focus.
Virgin ‘not losing’ to Qantas
Virgin’s CEO says the airline is not losing market share to Qantas, as it touts a pending Wi-Fi deal and China plans.
Hangover in Bali
Experts say Tigerair’s response to the withdrawal from Bali is a textbook example of how not to manage a crisis.
Domestic flat spot hits Virgin
Virgin Australia has been forced to revise full-year forecasts for its core domestic business due to flat demand.
Tigerair ditches Bali flights
Tigerair has withdrawn from operating flights to Bali, after failing to reach an agreement with Indonesian authorities.
Virgin’s worrying loss of speed
While the decline in Virgin’s profit over the first half isn’t a surprise, the extent of the earnings slowdown is.
Subdued demand dents Virgin
Lacklustre domestic market buffeted Virgin’s revenue in the second quarter, as it booked a big drop in net debt.
Ancillaries Tiger’s extra stripes
Tigerair Australia plans to roll out a number of innovations for passengers and advertisers.
Virgin backs airport capacity call
Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti has backed calls to free up capacity at Sydney Airport to encourage tourism.
High flyer helped Virgin take off
Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti took his first flight at seven, when his Italian parents brought him to Melbourne.
Tigerair’s Bali flights resume
Virgin Australia’s budget subsidiary Tigerair has resolved its costly impasse with the Indonesian government.
Musical chairs on Virgin board
Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has swapped out its envoy on Virgin Australia’s board, putting in Warwick Negus.
Drone law ‘may spur collisions’
Pilots from Qantas and Virgin say easing the rules around drones could lead to collisions with passenger jets.
Virgin in Air Canada tie-up
Virgin and Air Canada have sealed a partnership that will open access for the Australian carrier to Canadian cities.
Virgin jets in prang
Two Virgin planes collided on the tarmac at Hobart and another veered off the runway at Darwin.
Virgin planes clip wings
Virgin Australia has grounded two planes from its domestic fleet after they collided on the tarmac in Hobart today.
Power of positive connections
Accentuating the positive is an underlying theme of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival for next year.
ACCC clamps down on flight fees
Virgin will stop preselecting travel insurance for passengers during online booking after ACCC pressure.
Borghetti talks up Virgin future
Virgin Australia chief John Borghetti says it will increase its headcount as new routes to the US and Asia open up.
No share price magic: Virgin
Virgin Australia’s board has told an AGM of its disappointment with the share price, and pledged an “unwavering” focus.
Virgin’s frequent trader scheme
Virgin Australia’s frequent-flyer business is giving retail investors the chance to earn Velocity points on IPOs.
Virgin slams ‘crisis’ claim
Analyst firm Australinea purported to cite a Virgin memo saying the airline faced a “severe cash flow crisis”.
Virgin turnaround falls short
Virgin Australia’s turnaround from cash-strapped airline to sustainable profit engine has hit some turbulence.
Carriers caught in same storm
Although Virgin is more challenged than Qantas, the domestic market pool remains big enough for both airlines.
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