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Waste is the new oil: why Aussie export may be rubbish

Cutting emissions from long-haul flights, shipping and trucking remains a challenge but one solution could put Australia in an enviable position.

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Would you pay for an empty seat? This European budget airline has launched a neighbour-free upgrade

A 2023 consumer survey found that 42 per cent of passengers would consider paying a fee to have the middle seat empty.

Euronews

Virgin launches ‘neighbour-free seating’ auctions on flights

Prices for the service start at AU$30 (£14)

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Doctor Kicked Out For Pumping Breast Milk At Airport Exposes Health Risks Of Breastfeeding Stigma

“What mothers really want isn’t a special room. It’s to be able to feed their baby without feeling like they’ve committed a crime,” the doctor said.

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‘Would you be comfortable feeding your child in the toilet?’: Mother-of-two lashes out on Virgin Australia employee for asking her to leave for a bizarre reason

A Women’s Health GP Specialist and a breastfeeding mother to twins, Dr. Elise Turner, took to her social media to reveal a shocking incident that happened to her while she was transiting through Melbourne from Perth via Virgin Australia airlines.

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Doctor Furious After Virgin Australia Staff Kicked Her Out Of Lounge For Pumping Breast Milk

The staff member ignored an important piece of Australian legislation that protects the rights of mothers to breastfeed in public.

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Former CEO getting $50m payout from Virgin Australia

After receiving below-market compensation for years, former Virgin Australia boss Jayne Hrdlicka is getting more than $50 million following its successful IPO.

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Passengers told to pee in bottles after toilets stop working on Virgin flight

Those on board described a ‘foul smell’

The Independent UK

Virgin’s 1 Point Rewards Store Is Coming To Melbourne & The Prizes Are Wild

From Dyson Airwraps to Bose headphones, the deals are (almost) too good to be true.

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Aviation Accident And Incidents 2025 Continue As Virgin Plane In Melbourne Airport Collides With Tug Vehicle

A Virgin Australia plane with a tug vehicle at Melbourne Airport during towing, causing visible damage but no injuries.

International Business Times UK

Could my power bank start a fire on board a plane? Here are the rules and the risks

Rules around lithium-ion batteries in spotlight after a portable charger caught fire on an Australian flight – but experts say risk is no higher in mid-air

The Guardian - AU

Fire breaks out on Virgin Australia plane mid-flight likely due to power bank

Airline says passenger and crew de-boarded safely after incident

The Independent UK

Fire in overhead locker on Virgin Australia flight believed to be caused by lithium battery in power bank

Sydney to Hobart flight landed safely on Monday after a small fire ignited in a passenger’s carry-on luggage

The Guardian - AU

Fire breaks out onboard Virgin flight in landing drama

A Virgin Australia flight travelling between capital cities has landed safely after a fire broke out in an overhead compartment during its descent.

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How To Do An Adrenaline-Pumping Whitsundays Holiday ‘Cos It’s Not All Champagne & Caviar

Think of the Whitsundays and it’s easy to imagine luxe resorts, romantic honeymoons and the recently-popularised babymoon. Because of this high-end reputation, many locals can dismiss the Whitsundays as a place only reserved for newlyweds and retirees. Honestly, I was one of them. But now, post-Whitsundays adventure, I’m a total…

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Bali and the rest of Indonesia after the volcanic eruption?

Flights to and from Bali have been cancelled or delayed for over 12 hours after Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted

The Independent UK

Australia flights cancelled as bomb cyclone hits New South Wales

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar have cancelled flights to and from Sydney

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Virgin soars in 'luckiest' Aussie share debut of year

Virgin Australia shares are trading higher as the nation's second-biggest airline returns to the ASX five years after it went bust.

The Guardian - AU

Flights from Australia to Europe diverted after Iran’s attack on US base in Qatar

Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong said there had been ‘disruptions to flights with temporary airspace closures in the region’

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Bali and rest of Indonesia after volcanic eruption? Your rights as flights cancelled

Dozens of flights have been grounded on Wednesday after a volcano erupted in Indonesia

The Guardian - AU

Qantas rebounds from worst-ever performance to be named world’s 14th best airline in ranking

Qatar Airways is named best airline for the second year, which will benefit Qantas’s main domestic competitor, Virgin Australia

The Guardian - AU

Australian navy ship accidentally blocks wifi across parts of New Zealand – as it happened

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Virgin Australia is coming back to the share market. Here’s what this new chapter could mean

It is finally happening. After five years of being a private company, Virgin Australia will relist on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on June 24. The company is expected to raise A$685 million through the initial public offering (IPO).

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More seats, cheaper fuel cut airfare costs for Aussies

Increased aviation routes and low fuel costs will keep downward pressure on airfares in the coming months, with prices down 12 per cent at the start of 2025.

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