Virgin Australia News
Further ash cloud disruption in southern Australia
Virgin Australia and Qantas Airlines have both cancelled flights in Australia as aviation in the southern hemisphere continues to be affected by volcanic ash. All flights in to and out of Sydney and Melbourne have been cancelled for the next 48 hours as ash from the Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano in Chile circles the earth for the second time.
Singapore Airlines establishes ‘long-term’ alliance with Virgin Australia
Singapore Airlines has signed a codeshare agreement with Virgin Australia, establishing a long-term alliance with the low-cost carrier. The deal brings Singapore Airlines – which was recognised by the World Travel Awards in 2010 as offering the World’s Leading Inflight Entertainment – closer to the Richard Branson owned Virgin Group.
Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia announce new-look joint network
Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia Airlines have today announced plans for their new-look joint trans-Tasman network, a key part of their new alliance.
Richard Branson wins 10-year battle to change Virgin Blue name to Virgin Australia
Sir Richard Branson has won a ten-year battle to combine his three Australian carriers – Virgin Blue, V Australia and Pacific Blue – under one moniker, Virgin Australia. A previous ruling prevented him from using the “Virgin” name on aircraft that flew international routes.