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.
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.
Pressure is mounting on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to rule on Qatar Airways’ investment in Virgin Australia before the federal election.
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 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.
Australian travellers are set to save big on international flights amid a new partnership between two major airlines.
In an encouraging sign for travellers, competition is heating up between Qantas and Virgin Australia, with both launching fare discounts and reward seats.
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.
The major airline has slashed more than 800,000 fares on summer favourites, including Bali, Fiji and Hamilton Island.
Jayne Hrdlicka has beaten fierce competition for a multi-storey beach house in one of Noosa Heads’ most prized streets.
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?
A local farmer has faced court in Fiji over the alleged rape of a Virgin Australia cabin crew member on New Year’s Day.
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.
A man has been arrested after a Virgin Australia crew member was allegedly sexually assaulted in Fiji on New Year’s Day.
The Fiji government has issued a major update about an alleged incident involving Virgin Australia crew members being attacked on a night out.
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.
The airline is supercharging its capacity in the new year with what has the appearance of an aggressive bid to increase domestic market share.
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.
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 Australia’s new flights with Qatar Airways open up more opportunities for Velocity members. How do they compare to Qantas frequent flyers?
The holiday season has started early for Australians, who now have more options for international travel after two major airlines joined forces.
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 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.
An Australian airline says travellers to a popular destination will have “enhanced” options after the announcement of a major deal.
Virgin Australia has revealed what aircraft Qatar Airways will operate on new flights to Doha and what that will mean for travellers.
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.
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.
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.
The airline deal has come a step closer to being approved. Could this ultimately lead to a fall in prices for long-suffering consumers?
Virgin Australia has been approved by the ACCC to begin selling tickets for Qatar Airways flights as part of the airlines’ planned partnership.
A minister-ordered audit of Sydney Airport airline slots shows Qantas and Virgin are working the system to their own advantage but are not breaking any rules.
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