Why Virgin’s owner became the Bain of Hrdlicka’s career
Facing mounting pressure from her Bain Capital bosses, Virgin Australia’s chief executive is leaving the airline and potentially ending the likelihood of a $3bn float this year.
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Global search starts after Virgin boss quits
Virgin Australia’s high-profile chief executive, Jayne Hrdlicka, has surprised employees by quitting, effectively killing off plans for a May IPO.
Virgin Australia CEO to step down
The chief of one of Australia’s most iconic airlines has made a shock announcement following the company’s return to profitability for the first time in 11 years.
Virgin Australia CEO to step down
The chief of one of Australia’s most iconic airlines has made a shock announcement following the company’s return to profitability for the first time in 11 years.
Aussie airline’s cheeky $69 flight sale
The airline is selling flights to multiple holiday hotspots in celebration of the romantic holiday.
Aussie airline’s cheeky $69 flight sale
The airline is selling flights to multiple holiday hotspots in celebration of the romantic holiday.
Domestic travellers are paying less for less
Airfares might be coming down for domestic routes but more flights are being delayed or cancelled, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says.
Airlines rake in money from most lucrative routes
Qantas and Virgin Australia make more revenue flying Melbourne to Sydney than any other route, despite capacity still sitting below pre-Covid levels.
Virgin offers $479 flight to tropical hotspot
Virgin has launched a massive airfare sale, with discounted flights to some of Australia’s favourite tropical destinations on offer.
Virgin gets the jump on rival with bag tracker
Virgin Australia has beaten Qantas by rolling out a technological tool which lets customers keep track of their baggage throughout a domestic or international journey.
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.
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.
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