Virgin launches Sydney-Ayers Rock
Virgin Blue has announced that it will operate services from Sydney to Ayers Rock from August 2. The daily flights will be operated with a 104-seat Embraer E-190, with launch fares starting from $149 one way. Regular fares will start from $199. “The... [Continue reading]
Pac Blue gets Fiji rights
The International Air Services Commission (IASC) has approved an application by Virgin Blue which would allow it to transfer 360 seats of capacity from V Australia to Pacific Blue on the Fiji route. The approval clears the way for Pacific Blue to operate... [Continue reading]
Pac Blue to fly Brisbane-Queenstown
Pacific Blue has announced that it will commence twice weekly services between Brisbane and Queenstown from June 25 to September 12. “We know that many Queensland skiers currently fly via Christchurch to get to Queenstown so we’re sure they’ll be... [Continue reading]
Borghetti to be new VB CEO
Former Qantas executive general manager John Borghetti has been appointed the new CEO of Virgin Blue effective May 8, succeeding the retiring Brett Godfrey. “We are delighted to have John join us,” Virgin Blue Holdings Limited chairman Neil Chatfield... [Continue reading]
VB posts strong first half results, flags 737 buy
Virgin Blue Holdings has today reported a net profit after tax of $62.5 million for the six months ending December 31 2009 (compared to a $101.4 million loss in the first half of the previous financial year), and further detailed plans to acquire up... [Continue reading]
Virgin Blue reshuffles Fiji capacity
The Virgin Blue Group has submitted an application to the International Air Services Commission (IASC) seeking to reallocate some of its Fiji capacity from V Australia to Pacific Blue ahead of the entry of Jetstar onto the route in March. The application... [Continue reading]
VIPA, AIPA join forces
The Virgin International Pilots Association (VIPA), which represents pilots from the Virgin Blue group of airlines, has joined forced with the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) to increase the membership of V Australia pilots ahead... [Continue reading]
Virgin Blue leads OTP in Jan
Virgin Blue recorded the highest rate of on-time departures among the four major carriers during January, according to the latest statistics released by BITRE. The figures show that Virgin Blue achieved an on time departure rate of 90.3 per cent, followed... [Continue reading]
Virgin Blue opens Perth Lounge
Virgin Blue officially opened its latest The Lounge at Perth Airport on February 4, making it the sixth lounge for the airline. “While it’s been a long time coming, we are pleased travellers now have a fantastic lounge to work or relax in whether... [Continue reading]
Virgin Blue expecting profit
Virgin Blue has issued an update to its outlook for the 2009/10 financial year, showing that it is expecting to report a net profit before tax and exceptional items of between $80-$110 million, compared to its loss of $93 million last financial year. The... [Continue reading]
LHT wins Virgin Blue work
Lufthansa Technik has announced a new three year agreement with Virgin Blue for inspection and replacement of variable stator vane bushings on the airline group’s fleet of CFM56-7B engines which power its Boeing 737NGs. The work will be carried out... [Continue reading]
