Virgin slams ‘crisis’ claim
Analyst firm Australinea purported to cite a Virgin memo saying the airline faced a “severe cash flow crisis”.
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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.
Virgin veers into red
Virgin has swung to a first-quarter loss as soft domestic conditions and restructuring costs drag on profit.
HNA hotels play lifts Virgin
HNA Group’s play for 25 per cent of Hilton will give Virgin Australia a new reason to exploit its China strategy.
Virgin and Coles do flyer deal
A new partnership will allow shoppers to convert flybuys points into frequent flyer miles.
Qantas beats Virgin to Beijing
Qantas will return to Beijing after a seven-year gap, with a headstart over Virgin Australia in the China market.
Qantas back on Beijing track
Qantas says that daily direct flights between Sydney and Beijing will resume next year, as it battles Virgin in China.
Chinese directors for Virgin
Virgin Australia will take two new directors representing its Chinese shareholders, HNA Group and Nanshan Group.
Virgin ups ante for loyalty
Members can now access pre-sale tickets and priority seating to entertainment and sports events.
Virgin clears deck for new boss
Global aviation consultant John Thomas will head the airline’s domestic and international operations.
Mangan’s ‘foodies’ aboard Virgin
Virgin Australia’s business class passengers’ tastebuds are set for a treat with a collection of new local dishes.
Air NZ’s Virgin exit ‘overplayed’
Air New Zealand chief Christopher Luxon says there was nothing personal in his company’s split from Virgin Australia.
Virgin exit ‘overplayed’: Luxon
Air New Zealand’s chief says reports of a coup to oust John Borghetti from Virgin have been exaggerated.
Virgin codeshare gets ACCC tick
The regulator has allowed Virgin’s tie-up with Singapore Airlines to continue, with limitation.
Jetstar cleared over collision
Jetstar has been cleared of any wrongdoing over a ground collision between a Jetstar and Virgin aircraft in Melbourne.
Blue skies, but virgin territory
Virgin Australia boss John Borghett sees nothing but blue skies as the airline takes Chinese stakeholders on board.
Airlines in dogfight on China
Virgin Australia’s strategy to crack the Chinese travel market is superior to Qantas’s, boss John Borghetti claims.
Borghetti’s reinvention test
Having radically overhauled Virgin Australia, John Borghetti needs to prove it can deliver respectable financial returns.
Tigerair posts first profit
Virgin’s John Borghetti has spruiked the group’s positive momentum as Tigerair landed a profit ahead of schedule.
Chinese firms nab 40pc of Virgin
Two Chinese firms have emerged with significant stakes in Virgin following the completion of its $1.1bn raising.
Revamp puts $224m dent in Virgin
Virgin Australia’s full-year losses have more than doubled to $224.7 million.
Revamp costs ravage Virgin
Despite underlying profit landing in guidance range, restructuring costs have decimated Virgin’s FY result.
Etihad in on Virgin raising
Etihad Airways has cruelled Singapore Airlines’ chances of becoming the largest shareholder in Virgin Australia.
Etihad to keep Virgin stake
Virgin is set to successfully close its $852m capital raising after Etihad said it’d take up its full entitlement.
Etihad coy as Virgin cut-off looms
Etihad Airways, which owns 21.8 per cent of Virgin, has one more day to join an $852m capital raising.
Borghetti seeks WiFi match-up
Virgin Australia will launch its long-awaited in-flight WiFi internet services next year.
Business all class in fit-out
Virgin Australia’s freshly fitted-out business class cabin is as good as you’re going to get at 30,000ft.
Virgin gears up for China flights
Virgin Australia is advancing plans to begin flying to China and Hong Kong later next year.
High end tops up Virgin’s plan
John Borghetti in Los Angeles this week unveiled Virgin’s new business class cabin — called The Business.
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