Virgin’s preparations for pets on planes at full throttle
Virgin Australia will assign two rows on selected flights as ‘pet friendly’ as the airline prepares to trial pooches on planes.
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Virgin’s owners resume CEO hunt
Virgin Australia’s owners will resume the search for a new CEO a year after it began, following the withdrawal of frontrunner Paul Jones.
Virgin rules out ex-Qantas exec Jones as next CEO
Virgin Australia has sensationally moved to end speculation about the airline’s next chief executive, declaring ex-Qantas executive Paul Jones is not in the running.
Watt’s warning to Virgin owners over next CEO
Employment Minister Murray Watt has issued a veiled warning to Virgin’s owners as the government weighs up the airline’s partnership with Qatar Airways.
Federal election a potential hurdle for Virgin-Qatar flights
Pressure is mounting on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to rule on Qatar Airways’ investment in Virgin Australia before the federal election.
Virgin cancels flights between major cities
Virgin Australia has scrapped one of its direct flight routes between two Aussie states ahead of one’s peak tourism season, in a move branded “awful and unbelievable”.
Emirates’ answer to Virgin’s new flights to Middle East
Emirates has revealed a premium addition to its flights in response to Virgin Australia’s new flights to the Middle East, all in the name of competition.
How Aussies can save on overseas flights
Australian travellers are set to save big on international flights amid a new partnership between two major airlines.
Airfare deals heat up as Qantas and Virgin slash fares
In an encouraging sign for travellers, competition is heating up between Qantas and Virgin Australia, with both launching fare discounts and reward seats.
Virgin loses appeal against ‘drunk on duty’ unfair dismissal case
Virgin Australia has lost its appeal against a flight attendant unfairly sacked for drinking a glass of prosecco 7.5 hours before working and using a dating app while on fatigue leave.
Virgin Australia announces $49 flight sale
The major airline has slashed more than 800,000 fares on summer favourites, including Bali, Fiji and Hamilton Island.
Virgin CEO lands $16.9m beach house
Jayne Hrdlicka has beaten fierce competition for a multi-storey beach house in one of Noosa Heads’ most prized streets.
Hrdlicka still flying high at Virgin Australia
Almost 12 months since Virgin announced Jayne Hrdlicka would transition out of the CEO role, she is still there after a momentous 2024. Is she just too good to let go?
Fijian farmer fronts court over Virgin crew rape allegation
A local farmer has faced court in Fiji over the alleged rape of a Virgin Australia cabin crew member on New Year’s Day.
Nightclub hits back after Virgin crew ‘attack’
The nightclub Virgin Australia crew had been celebrating NYE at before they were allegedly attacked has denied the incident took place anywhere near the venue.
Man charged with rape of crew member
A man has been arrested after a Virgin Australia crew member was allegedly sexually assaulted in Fiji on New Year’s Day.
Major update after Virgin crew attacked
The Fiji government has issued a major update about an alleged incident involving Virgin Australia crew members being attacked on a night out.
Major Aussie airline drops $49 flights
One major Aussie airline has dropped $49 flights in an insane Boxing Day sale – but travellers will need to be quick to snap up the latest deals.
Qantas to add 300,000 seats across 1300 more flights
The airline is supercharging its capacity in the new year with what has the appearance of an aggressive bid to increase domestic market share.
DigiCo disappointment a dampener on Virgin Australia float plan
Virgin Australia’s private equity owner would view the much-hyped DigiCo float’s flop with some trepidation for its own plans for an IPO in 2025.
Capital idea as Qatar Airways resumes flights
Qatar Airways is banking on a return to Australia’s capital to help its campaign of buying a stake in Virgin Australia and increasing the number of its own flights.
Virgin’s new flights good news for Velocity members
Virgin Australia’s new flights with Qatar Airways open up more opportunities for Velocity members. How do they compare to Qantas frequent flyers?
Virgin, Qatar drop huge sale for Aussies
The holiday season has started early for Australians, who now have more options for international travel after two major airlines joined forces.
Qantas vs Qatar: Aussies the big winners from airline war
Virgin’s much anticipated launch fares on Qatar Airways flights are now on sale, with its CEO declaring the airline is targeting Australians ‘hungry to travel’ who can’t afford exorbitant prices of rival carriers.
Virgin-Qatar fares undercut rival Qantas
Virgin Australia has revealed the price passengers will pay for the airline’s return to long-haul flying with Qatar Airways with ticket sales starting Thursday.
Big update for overseas travellers
An Australian airline says travellers to a popular destination will have “enhanced” options after the announcement of a major deal.
Virgin’s big reveal on Qatar flights
Virgin Australia has revealed what aircraft Qatar Airways will operate on new flights to Doha and what that will mean for travellers.
Ex-Qantas pilot denies ill intent behind document theft
A former Qantas pilot accused of stealing confidential documents before jumping ship to join Virgin Australia, has denied he planned to use them in his new job.
TWU ties Virgin-Qatar deal support to new CEO
A powerful union is offering ‘conditional’ support for the Virgin-Qatar deal in an apparent bid to exert its influence over Jayne Hrdlicka’s replacement.
Switch mistake blamed for mid-air tumble on Virgin flight
A Virgin pilot accidentally pulled the wrong switch on the flight deck sending a 737 into a roll that injured a crew member, the ATSB has found.
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