Virgin Australia Officially Opens Doha Ticket Sales
Virgin Australia has officially opened ticket sales for Doha flights, after the ACCC granted interim approval for its Qatar Airways partnership.
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Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand Resume Codeshare Alliance
Former partners Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand have restored their codeshare alliance, commencing 9 December 2024.
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Virgin Australia-Qatar Airways Alliance Granted Interim Approval
The Australian consumer watchdog ACCC has granted interim authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, enabling them to proceed with a cooperative alliance.
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Snake on a Plane! TV Personality Catches Python on Virgin Australia Flight
A Virgin Australia flight from Broome to Perth was delayed when a stowaway python was discovered and removed by TV personality Andre Rerekura who happened to be onboard.
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Etihad Airways Ends its Codeshare Agreement with Virgin Australia
Etihad Airways will end its codesharing agreement with Virgin Australia from June 2025, citing a divergence in strategic directions for the two airlines.
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Virgin Australia Turns in a Strong Performance in FY24
Building on its return to profitability in FY23 after an 11 year drought, Virgin Australia has delivered an outstanding performance in the fiscal year 2024.
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Qatar Airways to Acquire 25% Stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways Group has confirmed it will acquire a 25% minority share in Virgin Australia, signalling a change of dynamics in Australian skies.
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Trans-Tasman Boost: Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand Rekindle Partnership
Australian and New Zealand regulators have given the green light to a new codeshare agreement between Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand.
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Virgin Australia Orders 8 Embraer E190-E2 Aircraft
In the last few moments, Embraer has confirmed an order with Virgin Australia for 8 E190-E2 aircraft. The Australian carrier will be used to complement the larger narrowbody aircraft and will replace their older Fokker aircraft. Without further ado, let’s
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Virgin Australia Moves to Take Over Rex Airlines 737s
Virgin Australia has announced its intent take over leases of three Boeing 737 aircraft from struggling regional carrier Rex Airlines.