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Virgin Australia announces proposed new structure
Virgin Australia Holdings (VAH) today announced a proposed new structure of its business designed to ensure ongoing compliance with the Air Navigation Act (ANA) which limits foreign ownership of Australian international airlines to 49%.
SIA starts codesharing on Virgin Australia domestic flights
Singapore Airlines is pleased to announce the start of codesharing on Australian domestic flights operated by alliance partner Virgin Australia. This will provide customers travelling to and from Australia with more travel options and seamless connections.
Virgin Australia starts daily Airbus A330 services from Melbourne
Virgin Australia is commencing daily Airbus A330 services from Melbourne for the first time, with tickets going on sale today for flights to Perth and Sydney.
Virgin Australia launches Business Class in Australia
Virgin Australia has launched Business Class on most domestic routes across the country. The offering includes new premium cabins with luxury leather seating and generous recline, a gourmet food and beverage service, as well as complimentary access to Virgin Australia’s lounges and priority security screening, check-in and boarding.
Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia outline first steps of alliance
Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia have announced the first two milestones of their recently approved alliance: new international and domestic routes to Darwin and the launch of frequent flyer programme co-operation. As part of a joint plan to increase services to northern Australia, Singapore Airlines’ regional full service airline, SilkAir, will begin a four-times-weekly service between Singapore and Darwin from March 26th 2012, and Virgin Australia will complement these services with a daily service between Sydney and Darwin from April 2nd 2012 .
Virgin Australia inks deal with Sabre
Virgin Australia group of airlines has revealed it will transition to ticketed operations by introducing the new SabreSonic Customer Sales and Service (CSS) system; a next generation reservations system. This decision is a key step in its Game Change Program strategy of becoming the airline of choice in Australia.
Singapore Airlines wins final approval for Virgin Australia link-up
Singapore Airlines has welcomed the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission’s approval of its proposed alliance with Virgin Australia. The ACCC’s determination represents the final regulatory approval needed for SIA and Virgin Australia to proceed with their wide-ranging alliance.
Hawaiian Airlines, Virgin Australia in codeshare deal
Hawaiian Airlines and Virgin Australia group of airlines have launched a new agreement that allows Virgin Australia’s international airline, V Australia, to codeshare on Hawaiian Airlines flights between Sydney and Honolulu
Virgin Australia introduces business class on key routes
Virgin Australia has commenced the sale of business class seats on routes between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane for travel from January 18th next year. The cut price business seats are seen by many as an attempt to cash in on the chaos as rival Qantas, which was forced to ground all flights over the weekend as part of an ongoing dispute with unions.
Virgin Australia links with Singapore Airlines for codeshare deal
Officials at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have provisionally approved a codeshare agreement between Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia. Under the proposed alliance, the airlines will cooperate on all aspects of their Australia – Singapore services and any international and domestic connecting routes, including joint pricing and scheduling and joint marketing and sales.
Virgin America encourages flyers to dump their old airline
Virgin America, the stylish, low-fare domestic airline, today rolls out a multi-media marketing campaign in Dallas-Fort Worth that invites local travelers to calculate their flying “fun gap” based on past legacy airline miles and make the switch to a “younger, hotter” airline – with an irresistible two-for-one flight offer.*
Virgin Australia launches new Velocity frequent flyer program
Virgin Australia today launched the first stage of its new Velocity frequent flyer program, offering Australians global coverage, exciting new partners and Australia’s best flight rewards and benefits.