Virgin Australia

Virgin to launch vaccination competition this week

Virgin joins Qantas in putting prizes up for grabs to encourage Aussies to get vaccinated.

Airlines ban cloth masks in favour of surgical-grade masks

The new travel checklist: passport, noise-cancelling headphones, N95-grade face mask...

Virgin begins its countdown to the Boeing 737 MAX

Due from mid-2023, the new MAX 10 jets will tackle both domestic and short-range overseas flights.

Virgin Australia adds nine Boeing 737s

Confident of an uptick in domestic travel, Virgin Australia is rebuilding its Boeing 737 fleet to...

Virgin Australia boosts status credits on premium fares

Travellers purchasing the airline’s flexible economy and business class tickets will now earn mor...

Virgin’s elite Club members hope for VIP honeymoon

What's to become of Virgin's elite Club members when the Club is no more..?

Virgin dials back ‘Fly Ahead’ for Velocity Gold

From November, same-day flight changes for Velocity Gold will be restricted to Economy Flex and b...

Virgin launches cut-price ‘seat only’ Economy Lite fare

The new entry-level economy tickets come with no bags but a few caveats...

Virgin plots another status extension for Velocity members

Executive Traveller understands that Velocity status and status credits are just weeks away from ...

Delta domestic lounge access dropped for Velocity members

Velocity members no longer get preferential treatment on Delta, with lounge access moving on-par ...

Virgin expands Platinum upgrades to economy Elevate fares

Until October 31, Velocity Platinum frequent flyers can use their complimentary business class up...

Virgin Australia ponders the future of The Club

What do members of Virgin Australia's invitation-only The Club want from the VIP loyalty program?

Virgin plans to re-open Melbourne lounge “within weeks”

Melbourne kicks off a make-over of Virgin’s lounges to embrace a vibe that swaps corporate for ca...

Two ex-Virgin turboprops help launch new Irish airline

The nimble ATR 72 aircraft will soon be darting across the Emerald Isle instead of the Aussie out...

Virgin to offer free flights for vaccinated Australians

Airlines are putting prizes up for grabs to encourage Aussies to get their jabs.

First flight for Virgin Australia’s next-gen Boeing 737 MAX

Boeing’s largest 737 MAX takes flight in a milestone towards deliveries for Virgin Australia from...

Virgin Australia Boeing 737 economy class

With free snacks and 'happy hour' drinks axed, the Virgin Australia inflight experience edges clo...

Virgin teases “significant refresh” for Melbourne lounge

The airline's Melbourne lounge is expected to get more 'on brand' with the new, more casual and r...