Virgin’s Ridiculous Compensation Offer
The offer made to passengers on a recent overbooked Virgin Australia Cairns-Brisbane flight was so inadequate that it’s almost hilarious.
Category: Virgin Australia
Beware of Virgin’s All-Economy 737s and A320s
Virgin Australia has taken delivery of Boeing 737-700s in an all-Economy configuration. There is no Business cabin, leading to downgrades.
Has Virgin Australia Had Its Goldilocks Moment?
In the seven years leading up to the pandemic, Virgin Australia never once made an annual profit. Already in a weak financial position, it didn’t take long after COVID-19 hit for Australia’s second-largest airline to enter voluntary administration. Virgin Australia had been a good airline that was popular with passengers, but for too long was … Continued
How Will Virgin Australia Launch Flights to Tokyo?
Just before the COVID-19 pandemic began, Virgin Australia won a daily slot to operate flights to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Virgin prepared for months to launch daily Airbus A330-200 flights from Brisbane to Tokyo, which were to be operated in partnership with All Nippon Airways. The airline even began selling tickets and had planned a big … Continued
Virgin, Qatar Partnership Teething Issues
It’s just over a month since Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways launched a new strategic partnership. As well as earning and redeeming points on each others’ flights, this agreement promises Velocity Gold, Platinum and Beyond members access to priority check-in, priority boarding and lounges when flying with Qatar Airways. It’s a great value-add to the … Continued