5 Reward Programs To Consider If You Want To Earn Points & Reap The Rewards We all know how easy it is for costs to rack up. Let's get money smart. Pedestrian.tv · Jul 1, 2025
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. AAP · Jun 24, 2025
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 Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2025
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 Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
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 · Jun 18, 2025
Australian navy ship accidentally blocks wifi across parts of New Zealand – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2025
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). The Conversation · Jun 5, 2025
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. AAP · May 27, 2025
Virgin Australia to refund 61,000 customers after pricing error for flights ‘We want to do the right thing and that means acknowledging when we get things wrong and fixing it,’ said the airline The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
Refunds for flyers after airline's overpricing error More than 60,000 people who booked flights in Australia in the last five years are set to be offered a partial refund after they were overcharged. AAP · Apr 10, 2025
Virgin Australia offers refunds to 61,000 passengers after charging incorrect itinerary change fees The airline has apologised and begun informing passengers who are eligible for a refund, with an average value of $55 The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2025
Qatar deal helping cheaper fares take off: Virgin boss Australians flying to the Middle East and beyond will have more options after the competition watchdog signed off on a long-awaited airline alliance. AAP · Mar 28, 2025
Regulator Clears Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia Alliance Australia's competition regulator gave the go-ahead Friday for Qatar Airways to launch an alliance with Virgin Australia. International Business Times · Mar 28, 2025
Pay on delay protections would increase costs: airlines Australia's airlines have argued a mandatory compensation scheme to passengers would pass on costs and wouldn't strengthen protections for customers. AAP · Mar 17, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2025 Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: what we know about when power and phone coverage will be restored Here’s what we know so far about when electricity and mobile phone services will come back on, and when schools, airports and workplaces will reopen
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025 Brisbane airport shut as Australia faces further travel disruption due to Cyclone Alfred Strong winds have shut Brisbane Airport before the cyclone has made landfall
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2025 The Virgin-Qatar deal is welcome but it’s not the magic bullet Australian aviation needs At a time when money can clearly be made domestically and passengers are paying more, this tie-up won’t fix competition woes
The Conversation · Feb 27, 2025 Virgin Australia’s deal with Qatar has been given the green light. Travellers should be the winners Treasurer Jim Chalmers has given the green light for Qatar Airways to buy a 25% stake in Virgin Australia, as part of a strategic alliance. The deal will shake up the Australian aviation market.
AAP · Feb 26, 2025 Lower costs, better value as airlines deal takes flight A deal between Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia could strengthen competition and improve flight capacity in a '"major win" for passengers.
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 Why China’s controversial navy drills have triggered a row with Australia and New Zealand Beijing’s unexpected exercises disrupted flights and fuelled regional security debates
AAP · Feb 25, 2025 Virgin pilot sounded alarm on Chinese live-fire drill Air officials first found out about Chinese live-fire drills from a Virgin pilot, an inquiry has heard, as Beijing ships continue to lurk off Australia's coast.
AAP · Feb 18, 2025 More flights on horizon as airline deal set to take off Passengers could benefit from more choice and improved convenience as the consumer watchdog provides a green light for a Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance.
The Conversation · Feb 12, 2025 Australians may soon be able to fly with their pets in a plane’s cabin – but not every pet is suited to it In some overseas countries, pets can travel with their owners in a plane’s cabin, in a carrier under a seat.
AAP · Feb 10, 2025 Man accused of raping Virgin worker in Fiji gets bail A Fijian man accused of raping and sexually assaulting a Virgin Australia crew member on New Year's Day has been granted bail, with some strict conditions.
AAP · Jan 13, 2025 Older Qantas planes blamed for runner-up safety rating Australia's largest airline has placed second on a list of the world's safest carriers, pipped by a trans-Tasman rival due to its ageing fleet.