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Virgin Australia orders Australia’s first 737 MAX 8 aircraft
Source: Travel Daily Virgin Australia has just announced an agreement with Boeing for the delivery of 23 737 MAX 8 aircraft – the first in Australia. The new planes will join the Virgin Australia fleet between 2019 and 2021, with the agreement including a further four delivery options “ensuring flexibility to respond to market conditions”. […]
VIRGIN ATLANTIC GIVES A RIGHT ROYAL JUBILIEE WELCOME TO ARRIVING PASSENGERS
To celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee, passengers from the UK arriving into Sydney International Airport will be treated to a right royal welcome care of Virgin Atlantic. Passengers arriving into Sydney on Monday 4th June will be welcomed with a sample of Twinings tea and a cupcake by Virgin Atlantics red hot cabin crew. Belinda […]
Excitement builds as Virgin Galactic given green light for powered flights
It may still be some way off but MTA – Mobile Travel Agents’ Managing Director, Roy Merricks and his team are hopeful they will soon be gearing up to start sending the first Virgin Galactic ‘future astronauts' into space. Mr Merricks said the Virgin Galactic spaceline flights were now one step closer following news that […]
VIRGIN ATLANTIC ARRIVES IN VANCOUVER
Virgin Atlantic today celebrated its first flight between London Heathrow and Vancouver. The inaugural flight arrived in Vancouver today, 25th May and to mark the occasion, Sir Richard Branson was joined on the steps of the aircraft by Amy Williams MBE, winter Olympic Gold medallist from Vancouver 2010. The new service will operate four times […]
VIRGIN ATLANTIC PUTS THE GREAT IN GREAT BRITAIN
Virgin Atlantic and Visit Britain launch a jointly funded marketing campaign, Great Britain by Virgin Atlantic, marking the beginning of a year-long partnership aimed at inspiring more Australians to visit Britain in 2012 and 2013. The $1million partnership uses elements of Visit Britain’s current ‘This is Great Britain’ branding and Virgin Atlantic’s ‘London by Virgin […]
Virgin’s new baggage policy
On 16 May 2012, Virgin Australia will introduce a new domestic and international short haul checked baggage policy for guests: Checked baggage allowances will be based on the number of pieces checked in rather than the total weight. A maximum of three pieces of baggage may be pre-purchased online or via the Guest […]
Virgin Samoa celebrates first flight
Virgin Australia has celebrated the inaugural flight home of Virgin Samoa’s aircraft, Tapu’itea, carrying its new colours, the Virgin Samoa brand and upgraded interior. A formal welcome celebration was hosted by the Government of Samoa and joint venture partner, Virgin Australia, to mark the historic event. “(With the launch) we take the national airline of […]
Polynesian Blue to be rebranded Virgin Samoa
The government of Samoa has just revealed a new brand and livery for the country’s national airline, which is operated together with Virgin Australia. To be known as Virgin Samoa, the carrier will have a “fresh, contemporary and sophisticated look, consistent with its partner Virgin Australia but with a uniquely Samoan flavour,” according to ceo […]
Virgin Australia $67.8m full year loss
Virgin Australia has just released its results for the 12 months to 30 Jun, with the net result after tax being a $67.8 million loss. CEO John Borghetti said it had been a year of "enormous challenge and significant change as we began repositioning the company to ensure a more stable financial future". He said […]
