Qantas buckles in for a fresh fight
Qantas has posted record annual profits but now it faces a scrap from its main competitor, Virgin Australia, thanks to the might of Qatar Airways.
Virgin Australia
Major announcement for Virgin Australia
One of the major global airlines is making a splash in the beleaguered Australian market, in what would be a major expansion for the Aussie airline.
Dogfight over Virgin Australia-Qatar deal
Virgin Australia has confirmed its plan to sell a 25 per cent stake to Qatar Airways, ahead of an anticipated return to public ownership.
When can you take your pet on the plane with you?
Virgin Australia says it will become the first airline here to allow small dogs on planes next year but detail are scant. Here are your other options.
Virgin to trial pets on busiest route — but it won’t be cheap
Dogs and cats of a certain size will be allowed as Virgin Australia eyes Australia’s busiest route for the staged introduction of its new pets in the cabin policy. Should pets be there? TAKE THE POLL
Qantas chases Virgin Australia’s Tokyo Haneda slots
Qantas wants the valuable Tokyo Haneda Airport slots being handed back by Virgin Australia which experienced poor demand for its flights from Cairns.
Qantas, Virgin defend higher fares post-Rex
A 12 per cent jump in domestic airfares since Rex bowed out of major city routes has been attributed to ‘seasonal factors’ and flawed data collection.
The airline where staff are up for $42K pay rises
Virgin Australia staff can look forward to a hefty pay rise this year if they vote to approve a new work agreement.
Jayne Hrdlicka on life after Virgin Australia
The chief executive has revealed her plans once she leaves the airline, with the expectation she will exit by year’s end.
Qantas to add more international destinations amid fresh challenges
The flying kangaroo has jumped on Virgin Australia’s best performing overseas route as the airline expands its international network in the face of fresh challenges from Qatar and Singapore.
Virgin on the ball in Qatar, Rex, IPO talks
Would you guess she’s a tennis fanatic? Jayne Hrdlicka’s tennis-themed takeover codenames have been revealed as the talks with Qatar, known as Project Doubles, drag on.
The Qatar deal Virgin needs to ramp up against Qantas
Its codename is ‘Project Doubles’ and Virgin Australia executives believe that when approved, a deal to bring Qatar in as a significant shareholder gives it the fire power to fight Qantas.
Sacked Virgin flight attendant gets job back for now
A Virgin Australia cabin crew member found to have been unfairly dismissed over a pre-flight prosecco drink has scored a further victory in his fight to return to work.
How Qantas is putting the squeeze on Virgin
New analysis of domestic airline routes shows how low-fares carrier Jetstar is eroding Virgin Australia’s market share and revenue.
Change in the air as taxpayer-funded flights under review
How public servants book air travel is under review in an effort to spread the benefits of taxpayer-funded flights across airlines.
Spotlight on Qantas, Virgin airfares following Rex exit
The nation’s two biggest airlines have been put on notice by the competition watchdog that they will face action if fares suddenly leap on routes Rex used to fly.
Interest in Rex assets pushes back Virgin IPO
A float of Virgin Australia has been pushed back by about a year, say sources, after the carrier recently entered talks with Rex about taking on some assets from the failed regional carrier.
Big cash splash as Virgin deal nears
Bain Capital is on the verge of selling 20 per cent of Virgin Australia to Qatar Airways, and has just ticked off a 33c dividend that will further enrich outgoing CEO Jayne Hrdlicka and other execs.
Virgin’s ‘bold new strategy’ for lucrative FIFO routes
Virgin Australia will spend ‘hundreds of millions’ on new Embraer 190-E2s and add 150 more jobs, including pilots and cabin crew, on its Western Australian fly in, fly out routes.
Virgin launches mega 72-hour sale
Virgin flights to some of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations have been slashed to as little as $45 as part of a flash sale.
Virgin’s surprise move after Rex goes bust
Virgin has stepped in to help Rex passengers after the major regional airline went into voluntary administration.
Rex troubles signal bigger issues
A low-cost regional airline is essential and in the public interest.
Woman dies on Brisbane-Melbourne flight
A woman has died in the middle of a Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Melbourne.
Mayday: Rex calls recovery specialist
With all the attention on Bonza’s failure and Virgin Australia’s float being pushed back Rex has flown under the radar but it appears everything isn’t rosy there either.
Virgin’s shock flight cancellation move
The decision comes after a drop in visitors to Australia following the pandemic.
Mexican wave may give Virgin an appetite for listing
If Guzman y Gomez stays at or above its IPO price then market watchers say it could push Virgin Australia and other companies hit go with listing on the sharemarket.
Qantas’s promise to customers as complaints blow out
Qantas took an average 97 days to solve customer complaints in 2023, the latest industry report shows, but the airline says that time frame has been greatly reduced.
Virgin co-founder backs wilderness walks venture
Virgin Australia co-founder Rob Sherrard has joined a new venture offering walking trails through remote locations in the Northern Territory, Canada and the Himalayas.
Virgin pilots refuse bumper pay rise offer over day off concerns
Virgin Australia pilots have voted down a healthy new pay deal that increased wages significantly but reduced their days off by six a year.
Virgin launches epic $49 flight sale
Virgin Australia has launched a major sale to some of the globe’s top holiday destinations, including Cairns, Fiji and Tokyo.
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