Virgin Australia

As well as further growing its domestic network with seven new routes, the oneworld alliance member is adding more Boeing 787 and Airbus A330 flights within Australia.

The move was prompted by Australian government statements this week that international travel to and from Australia will probably remain at low levels until mid-2022.

Qantas and Virgin Australia are continuing to ramp up their domestic services to nearly pre-pandemic levels, with both airlines bringing in more aircraft to boost their domestic fleets.

Alliance also cleared to start working with Virgin Australia.

Some airlines in the countries are now ramping up Trans-Tasman capacity

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has given its verdict on the ongoing spat between Rex and Qantas.

About 2,800 seats per day will be added to Australia’s busiest flight path.

Two new routes will be launched alongside frequency additions on a further 18 services.

Virgin Australia has pushed back its target for resuming short-haul international flights as prospects for a two-way travel bubble with New Zealand appear to be fading.

Carriers in both countries await the establishment of a two-way travel bubble.

Virgin Australia has cut its Boeing 737 MAX orders by about half but remains focused on narrowbody operations, signaling that a return to widebody flying is still on the agenda but remains a long-term prospect.

The Australian carriers have been provisionally cleared to cooperate on more than 40 routes despite objections from REX.

Virgin Australia has emerged from voluntary administration with a new CEO and a revised business model that retains most core elements while making significant adjustments.

The turboprop operator details its timeline for starting service with Boeing 737 jets.

Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at Air Canada’s plans to launch a route to Qatar; Qantas adding Tasmania capacity; and Jazeera Airways returning to Muscat after more than a decade.

Virgin Australia has announced that its CEO Paul Scurrah is leaving the company and will be replaced by former Jetstar CEO Jayne Hrdlicka.

Qantas is looking to take advantage of the relaxation while Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand react more cautiously.

The Australian regional carrier has only operated turboprops until now, primarily on regional routes.

Gaps left by Virgin Australia are on the carrier’s radar.

Virgin Australia will focus on domestic and short-haul international flying for the time being.

Delta Air Lines and Virgin Australia have officially paused their transpacific joint venture, while the latter regroups after the COVID-19 crisis forced it to seek voluntary administration.

Virgin Australia’s decision to exit nine regional routes has prompted Qantas to expand its offering.

Virgin Australia confirmed plans to keep 56 of its Boeing 737s when it exits the administration process, which means it will cut almost 30 aircraft from its narrowbody fleet compared to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.

A number of regional routes are being cut from the airline’s network as part of an ongoing restructuring program.

Virgin Australia’s creditors have voted to approve the airline’s sale to Bain Capital, clearing the way for the carrier to emerge from voluntary administration.