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Virgin order 10 Airbus A330s worth $2.1bn
Virgin Atlantic, has announced a $36;2.1billion order for 10 new Airbus A330-300 aircraft which will be delivered from early 2011. Five of the aircraft will arrive in 2011 and five in 2012.
Virgin Blue adds new domestic service
Virgin Blue has launched daily flights between Perth and Darwin in Australia. Perth Airport CEO Brad Geatches said Virgin Blue’s decision to fly to the Northern Territory brings more competition to the route and more choice for Western Australian travellers.
Virgin Limited Edition Unveils Cliff Lodge
Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson’s privately owned collection of luxury retreats, is delighted to launch the new luxurious ‘Cliff Lodge’ at Ulusaba Private Game Reserve. Having been given the honour of the inaugural stay, Hollywood Actor Christian Slater remarks, “The Cliff Lodge is the most beautiful place I have ever been to. Even with its supreme opulence it gives you the ability to blend in with the bush and all that lives there; it truly is a place that will enrich your life.”
South Africa Airways and Virgin Blue ink Interline deal
South African Airways has reached a new agreement with Virgin Blue targeting passengers travelling to South Africa through its Sydney and Perth hubs.
Malaysia, Virgin Blue launch codeshare
Malaysia Airlines and Virgin Blue have set out a comprehensive interline agreement.
Virgin Blue pilots may become astronauts
Virgin Blue and Virgin Galactic have announced an agreement whereby two pilots now flying for Virgin Blue could become astronaut pilots of the future.
Virgin Nigeria launches flights to Lagos
Virgin Nigeria, the fully private sector airline of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is beginning operations from London Gatwick into Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.
Virgin Blue Soars To New Heights
Virgin Blue has been voted the world’s ‘Best Low Cost Carrier’ in the Travel Quality.com Aviation Awards for 2003, taking the top honours over well-known low fare carriers US-based Southwest, Irish carrier Ryanair and UK-based airline easyJet.
The Secret Behind High Profits at Low-fare Airlines
It`s no secret that the travel industry has been struggling lately. But one segment continues to do well - the low-fare airlines such as Southwest Airlines in the United States, Ryanair and easyJet in Europe, WestJet in Canada, GOL Airlines in Brazil and Virgin Blue in Australia.