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Queensland’s State Development Minister Cameron Dick has urged Virgin Australia staff to show their support for a reborn airline remaining in Brisbane, ahead of a crunch shareholder meeting on Thursday.
The company that operates Velocity Frequent Flyer is to peruse Virgin Australia as a creditor to recoup a $150 million loan extended in 2014.
Peter Dutton has talked up a so-called “trans-Tasman bubble” that would allow international flights to resume between New Zealand and Australia.
Perth Airport has impounded four Virgin Australia aircraft with heavy machinery as it seeks to recover $16 million in outstanding invoices for airfield and terminal charges.
Queensland’s Premier has branded Melbourne Airport’s pitch to woo a revived Virgin Australia away from Brisbane as “Absolutely ridiculous”.
Qantas shares spiked within minutes of Virgin Australia entering voluntary administration on Tuesday morning -- but have subsequently slumped after interest grew in acquiring its rival.
