Dramatic scenes on Virgin flight
Passengers on a flight encountered the dramatic scene, where officers were ready to use their taser, before the man finally was taken off the plane.
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Union strongarm tightens grip on Virgin
The TWU has warned Virgin’s owner against appointing the current frontrunner CEO and three major unions are backing CFMEU boss John Setka’s campaign against the AFL.
‘Alarm’ over Virgin CEO contender’s past
The TWU says it’s worried that Virgin Australia would consider an architect of the unlawful Qantas outsourcing as its next chief executive.
Virgin CEO race now down to two names
The contest has come down to one internal and one external candidate, after four other Virgin nominees have been told they are no longer in contention.
Former Virgin boss to chair Crown casino group
Crown has named former Virgin Australia chief executive John Borghetti as chair of the integrated resort and entertainment group.
ASX 200 drops on mining, energy falls
Local sharemarket sees late sell-off as volatile commodity prices weigh. Peter Warren shareholder buys the dip. Country Road CEO keeps job. Lovisa hit with fresh downgrades. Virgin ex-CEO Borghetti to chair Crown.
Qatar CEO ‘positive’ on more flights amid Virgin interest
The airline is ‘positive’ of landing more flights into Australia as the Gulf carrier confirms interest in a Virgin Australia stake.
‘Jet fuel’s always in my blood’: Scurrah set to fly again?
Paul Scurrah is leaving the top job at Pacific National but does that mean he’s ready to retake the reins at Virgin Australia?
Virgin Australia ends Qantas’ reign as most punctual airline
Virgin Australia has taken out on-time performance honours in April after one in five Qantas flights arrived late.
Virgin follows Qantas with lounge fee hike
Virgin Australia has followed Qantas’s lead and announced an increase to lounge membership fees plus the reintroduction of a $99 joining fee.
Qantas, Virgin Australia laud ‘green budget’
Airlines have lauded a series of budget measures which should finally help deliver domestic production of green jet fuel, safeguarding travellers from big fare hikes.
Bonza’s three big mistakes were there for all to see
The airline which promised the world had its wings clipped from its much-delayed start.
The big dollar difference between Qantas and Virgin
Qantas is making twice as much revenue as Virgin Australia on one of the world’s most lucrative routes, raising questions over the airline’s mid-market strategy.
Bain installs executive at Virgin Australia amid CEO search
Virgin Australia has informed ASIC of the appointment of Ray Hass as a director as the search for a new CEO continues.
Bumper airport crowds ahead as millions fly at Easter
Airlines and airports are going to great lengths to ensure a hassle-free Easter holiday period as more than a million people prepare to board flights between Thursday and Monday.
Virgin’s long flight to nowhere after flight turn back
A Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Queenstown has turned around more than halfway into the journey due to engineering issues.
Hurrah grows for Scurrah’s return to Virgin territory
The cult of personality surrounding former Virgin boss Paul Scurrah is strong, if we are to take a petition doing the rounds urging his return to the airline’s office cockpit as any indication.
Virgin takes out major award
An Aussie airline has taken out a prestigious award, beating out hundreds of other airline carriers from around the world.
Will pets get their own boarding passes?
Presumably, pets will be given their own boarding passes and seat allocations. With the cost of airfares for humans at a high, perhaps animals may attract a lower rate.
All aboard as Virgin gears for pets in cabins
Virgin Australia’s plan to allow pets inside aircraft cabins is officially out of the bag, but there’s a 12-month wait on getting furry friends on-board.
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