Airline battle: ACCC backs Virgin over Qantas in Bali beef
The competition watchdog has weighed into the battle between Qantas and Virgin Australia for extra airline seats to Bali.
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Fury over Virgin steward’s in-flight act
An investigation is under way after a Jewish passenger felt the need to hide her Star of David bracelet after a steward’s “intimidating” act.
Major airline’s huge move for travellers
Jetsetters will soon find it much easier to travel around Australia as two airlines team up to expand travel routes.
Virgin drops epic $49 flight sale
Australians already daydreaming about their next holiday have been thrown a massive sale, with 500,000 seats available for as low as $49.
Qantas and Virgin’s Bali beef
A fresh fight has erupted between Australia’s major airline groups over hard-to-come-by capacity to Bali.
Loose bolts found on more Boeing Max 9s
Virgin Australia insists it has no concerns about its order for Boeing Max 10s despite issues with other variants of the aircraft type.
Virgin pins trust fix on new planes, luggage tracking
Virgin Australia hopes new aircraft and technology will improve its tarnished reputation ahead of an expected $1bn IPO in 2024.
Virgin ends baggage handler outsourcing, eyes new routes
Fresh from Qantas’ High Court loss, Virgin will no longer outsource baggage handling as it plans to hire more staff and roll out extra international routes.
Airline turbulence: Virgin trails Qantas again
Virgin was the worst performing airline in terms of cancelled flights and late departures for November, rounding out a year with a delayed IPO and union issues.
Airline’s holiday strike crisis avoided
A leading Aussie airline has dodged major holiday delays from impending strike action, after a new pay deal was brokered with staff.
Airline’s holiday strike crisis avoided
A leading Aussie airline has dodged major holiday delays from impending strike action, after a new pay deal was brokered with staff.
Virgin heads off strike action with pay deal for crew
Virgin Australia will offer increased pay and more time off for its cabin crew, heading off threatened industrial action in the lead-up to Christmas.
Virgin strike talks drag on
Virgin Australia remains locked in talks with the union representing cabin crew in a bid to avoid costly strike action leading up the busy Christmas period.
Last chance: Virgin boss warns against strike action
Virgin Australia chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka has warned that threatened strike action by cabin crew could threaten the long-term viability of the airline.
‘I had to get back to hard work again’: Branson’s next chapter
Billionaire Sir Richard Branson was ‘fighting fires’ across global operations during the pandemic and is delighted he brought Bain Capital on board to save Virgin Australia.
Virgin in talks to hold off cabin crew strike
The Transport Workers Union and Virgin Australia will meet on Friday in a bid to avert industrial action during the busy Christmas holiday period.
Offer on table as Virgin crew vote for industrial action
With Christmas looming, Virgin Australia cabin crew have moved closer to industrial action despite the company having a $50m offer on the table.
Bribe or bonus? Virgin offers crew cash not to strike
Virgin Australia has been accused of trying to ‘bribe’ cabin crew not to strike with an offer of an extra $150 a day to work over the busy summer holiday period.
Qantas ‘needs competition to bring down airfares’
Competition Minister Andrew Leigh says that Qantas has faced little competition since Virgin Australia went into administration and that merger reform could avert this trend.
Virgin offers $49 flight to Aussie hotspot
Travellers are being urged to make the most of cheap Virgin Australia deals being offered until Tuesday, with thousands of airfares slashed.
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