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Middle-east-bound flight descends into terror as two passengers go from agitated to ‘headbutting’ and threats of a gun: ‘Terrifying and disgraceful’

They had to be restrained for six hours.

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'Not at this point': Virgin side-eyes rival's new fees

Virgin has lifted profit in its first full year back on the stock exchange, and is keeping an eye on ancillary revenue outside its normal fare proceeds.

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Wheelchair Advocate Slams Airline After Missing Flight But Netizens Claim It Was Justified

Shane Hryhorec has lodged a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission and wants to see real-time change from the airline.

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Virgin Australia removed a wheelchair user because his mobility device would not fit under his seat; airline later admitted the device had been incorrectly assessed

Virgin Australia has issued an apology to Shane Hryhorec after he was removed from a flight due to a misunderstanding regarding the safety of his wheelchair's power add-on motor. Despite Hryhorec's explanation that the device easily detaches, airline staff insisted on his removal. This incident unveils the need for improved…

The Times of India

Passenger boards a flight with a mobility device. Then staff tell him it has to go somewhere impossible and offboarded him: ‘needs to make it stop’

'His assigned seat left no room'

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Virgin Australia apologises to disability advocate removed from flight over wheelchair motor

Shane Hryhorec’s viral video showing the interaction with flight staff has already garnered 16m views

The Guardian - AU

Disability Advocate Files Human Rights Complaint After Being Removed From A Virgin AU Flight

Disability advocate Shane Hryhorec says he has lodged a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission after he was removed from a Virgin Australia flight over a disagreement about where to stow his wheelchair power-assist device. The incident took place on a Sydney-to-Adelaide service after Hryhorec boarded with his…

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Australia probes three near-misses in less than two weeks at Sydney airport

Air traffic controllers under scrutiny after back-to-back incidents put aircraft and flyers at risk

The Independent UK

Virgin accused of refusing disabled twins toilet access

The family of twins with mobility issues has sued Virgin Australia for discrimination after the boys were allegedly refused access to the closest lavatory.

AAP

Time’s running out to book Virgin flight credits before June 30. What are your refund rights?

Virgin Australia customers with around A$90 million in unused flight credits from COVID cancellations between April 2020 and July 2022 have just one week left to spend those credits – or lose the money.

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Australian shares advance on US-Iran deal optimism

Oil prices have started the week sharply lower, boosting risk sentiment and local equities, led by miners, IT stocks and consumer discretionaries.

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FED:Big online travel agency hit by 'disappointing' change

Online travel group Webjet has emerged from a trading halt to warn Virgin Australia's decision to offer holiday packages is likely to hurt future revenue.

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Travel booking site eyes rebound from market turbulence

A major online travel booking company believes it can recover from a triple whammy after increasing its net annual profit in a shifting market.

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Virgin Australia Is Offering 2x Gold Status Memberships To Small Businesses ATM

Earn triple the frequent flyer points.

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Reality TV Star Asked To Cover Up Unexpected Body Part While In Airline Lounge

After Sophie Blackley said she was asked to “cover up” by a Virgin Australia Lounge manager, netizens commented on her outfit and called it “classless.”

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Airlines are facing higher fuel costs and cutting fares at the same time. How does that work?

Trying to book a flight right now can feel absurd. Qantas and Virgin Australia are warning that higher fuel costs and disruption linked to the Middle East conflict are putting pressure on fares and forcing capacity cuts.

The Guardian - AU

Will Qantas and Virgin continue raising fares and cutting routes? This graph may give the answer

Price of jet fuel has climbed by 125% since start of Iran war – giving Qantas and Virgin a big challenge as fuel accounts for a fifth of expenses

AAP

Fewer flights, higher fares take off for airline flyers

Australian airfares are set to stay higher for longer as experts predict neither of the nation's major carriers will cut prices until fuel-cost hikes subside.

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Best day in a year as Aussie shares surge on Iran truce

The bourse has clocked its best session in a year after a US-Iran ceasefire deal supported hopes of de-escalation and improved oil flow from the Middle East.

The Independent UK

The best US airlines for 2026 are revealed in prestigious industry rankings

One accolade goes to a New York-headquartered carrier that’s ‘a preferred choice among passengers seeking a balance between cost and comfort’

The Guardian - AU

How did a vape trigger an urgent call on a Virgin Australia domestic flight?

What happened on board, and are vapes considered a fire risk on flights? Here’s what you need to know

The Independent UK

Vape bursts into flames on Virgin Australia flight

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Vape sparks cabin fire on Virgin Australia flight bound for Melbourne

No injuries reported after device burst into flames on Virgin Australia flight

The Guardian - AU

Virgin Australia flight met by firefighters at Melbourne airport after smoke seen coming from vape

Passenger on Flight VA 328 alerted the crew who responded by ‘containing the device’ before plane landed

AAP

Qantas lifts international fares as war hits fuel costs

Qantas and Air NZ say the Iran war has caused a huge spike in the cost of jet fuel, while Virgin Australia's code-sharing flights to Doha have been cancelled.

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