What's next for Virgin Australia internationally?
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Polbathic
Polbathic
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Member since 15 Jul 2016
Total posts 4
They probably need to be more strategic with fewer alliances that work better for both the airline and frequent flyers alike. Concentrate on SQ, DL and HN whilst continuing alliances where helpful for intermediate destinations such as HA. For NZ (the country) fly direct from some of the smaller ports to an Australian hub and distribute from there. Eg Hamilton-Syd would give northern Kiwis access to the Australian domestic market and international connections with just as few hops as Hamilton-AKL-(Syd) (although Sydney would benefit from a domestic/International VA terminal). There are other ports that might work this way as well, plus you could potentially use fully kitted 737s to do add ons to other links (like in the old days).Â
SeanDardis
SeanDardis
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Member since 08 May 2018
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If Qantas are going long haul, single leg through North America and Europe - Virgin should look to do the opposite. Singapore, Abu Dhabi and then London. This gives people the option to so small legs and perhaps overnight in some of these locations.
DanV
DanV
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Member since 04 Nov 2017
Total posts 101
wrote:
"Keep flights to LAX, give HKG 12 months, give TT New Zealand. If HKG is a winner, then concentrate on further mainland China ports if available."
In other words, the HK flights are partially subsidised by HNA.
flyOFTEN
flyOFTEN
Member since 24 Apr 2015
Total posts 14
think VA need 1 or 2 more B777-300ERs. Surely they could "borrow" one from one of their partners like Etihad, even if just for peak season to USA.
sanj747
sanj747
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Member since 01 Nov 2016
Total posts 148
Too many head winds internal and external. Internal - lack of wide bodied aircraft to build an international business and the CEO likely has over stayed his tenure. External - recent QF/ANZ alliance is a big knockout blow, and major partner Etihad struggling and can't see any immediate change to their fortunes. Key partners who are strong are - SQ and Delta. Option would be to join Star Alliance or SkyTeam.
DanV
DanV
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Member since 04 Nov 2017
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VA are 'persona non-grata' to the Star Alliance thanks to NZ and UA. SkyTeam is VA's only choice.
thomasindo
thomasindo
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
Member since 04 Oct 2017
Total posts 6
"Keep flights to LAX, give HKG 12 months, give TT New Zealand. If HKG is a winner, then concentrate on further mainland China ports if available."
In other words, the HK flights are partially subsidised by HNA.
That would be fantastic
brs132
brs132
Member since 23 Sep 2017
Total posts 1
Okay Im a little new to Australian Business Traveller but your article referencing, VA, AY, EY, HNA, VS, AZ, FCO or MXP, SA and HA, DL and SQ is somewhat bewildering. Is this a new code or way of writing things, or just a lazy way of expressing names that if stated would allow everyone to understand the article !
sdtravel
sdtravel
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 18 Jun 2015
Total posts 79
They are airline codes and aviation abbreviations
here2go
here2go
Qantas
Member since 10 Sep 2011
Total posts 45
This is where Badgery's Creek or Canberra Airport can be a bit of a game changer.
richard89
richard89
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Member since 21 Mar 2017
Total posts 42
So many armchair CEOs !!!!!! Sheesh.