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Australian Airlines Virgin Australia And Qantas Airways Face Tech Disruptions

Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways faced IT outages causing disruptions at Melbourne and Sydney airports. Efforts are underway to restore normal operation...

Virgin Australia Is Flogging 1 Million Cheap Flights, If You Wanna Spend Your Tax Return Already

Virgin Australia Is Flogging 1 Million Cheap Flights, If You Wanna Spend Your Tax Return Already

Virgin Australia has slashed prices on one million domestic and international fares as part of a massive EOFY flight sale.

Bird strike: what happens when a plane collides with a bird?

Bird strike: what happens when a plane collides with a bird?

Late last night, Virgin Australia flight VA 148 set out from Queenstown in New Zealand bound for Melbourne. Not long after takeoff, the right engine of the Boeing 737-800 jet started emitting loud bangs, followed by flames.

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Likely ‘a bird strike’: Virgin Australia flight makes emergency landing in New Zealand after engine fire

Boeing 737-800 plane travelling from Queenstown to Melbourne diverts due to bird probably being ‘ingested into an engine’

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'Golden lights': Virgin passenger recounts engine fire

A Virgin Australia flight bound for Melbourne was safely diverted to a New Zealand airport after an engine burst into flames, due to a bird strike.

Virgin Australia Flight Bound For Melb Forced To Land After Engine Catches Fire: ‘A Tad Shaken’

A Virgin Australia flight heading to Melbourne from Queenstown New Zealand was forced to land after a fire broke out in its engine.

Virgin Australia Plane Safely Lands After Engine Fire

Virgin Australia flight makes safe landing in Invercargill, NZ after engine fire. Incident under investigation.

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Virgin Australia delays vote on controversial enterprise agreement that would cut pilots’ days off

Virgin Australia delays vote on controversial enterprise agreement that would cut pilots’ days off

Exclusive: Last-minute decision comes as Civil Aviation Safety Authority says it is ‘engaging’ with airline on concerns rostering is leaving pilots fatigued

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Push to reignite Uluru tourism after downturn

Push to reignite Uluru tourism after downturn

There's a fresh push for tourists to return to one of Australia's most iconic landmarks after years of pandemic-induced downturn.

Cancel Your Weekend Plans Cos Virgin Australia Are Slinging Flights From $119 Straight To Uluru

Cancel Your Weekend Plans Cos Virgin Australia Are Slinging Flights From $119 Straight To Uluru

Time to kiss the Red Centre HELLO.

Uluru's big tourism boost before land back anniversary

Uluru's big tourism boost before land back anniversary

Nearly 40 years since Uluru was handed back to traditional owners, a major airline has give the tourism centre a new drawcard with flights from major cities.

Virgin Australia is rostering pilots ‘closer to the limit’ of fatigue, watchdog tells Senate estimates

Virgin Australia is rostering pilots ‘closer to the limit’ of fatigue, watchdog tells Senate estimates

Almost 5% of pilots refused shifts due to tiredness in the last 28-day roster period, senators told, amid concerns about back-to-back 12-hour days

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A Flight From Perth Had To Turn Around After Some Dude Did A Nudie Run Down The Aisle

A Flight From Perth Had To Turn Around After Some Dude Did A Nudie Run Down The Aisle

This is not what I meant by rock out with your cock out.

Alleged naked run on Virgin flight from Perth to Melbourne leads to man being arrested

Alleged naked run on Virgin flight from Perth to Melbourne leads to man being arrested

Australian federal police say ‘officers arrested a man after he allegedly ran naked through the aircraft mid-flight and knocked a crew member to the floor’

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Flight aborted after alleged Virgin mid-air nude run

A Virgin flight from Perth to Melbourne was turned around after a man allegedly ran naked through the plane and knocked over a crew member.

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Morning Mail: Virgin pilots warn of fatigue, Albanese attacks ‘shallow’ Dutton, tourist’s terror attack escape

Senior staff say working practices pose a ‘clear and present’ safety risk; the prime minister accuses his rival of ‘fuelling division’

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‘Rostering to the limits’: senior Virgin Australia pilots raise safety concerns over fatigue

Exclusive: Correspondence from pilots seen by Guardian Australia pleads for changes to the roster system to address fatigue

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Virgin Voyages Australian cruise giveaway ‘unredeemable’ due to Red Sea conflict

Over 150 winners are unable to claim cruises departing Australia and New Zealand

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Grounded: Bonza poised to join long list of failed Australian airlines

An aviation industry dominated by the Qantas-Virgin duopoly may have claimed another victim – but it’s far from the first to fall

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Qantas and Virgin Australia put on notice over offsets after landmark decision on greenwashing

Dutch court’s ruling that KLM misled customers is a ‘wakeup call’ on decarbonisation plans, climate advocacy group says

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A business leader’s guide to boosting productivity and wellness when travelling

A frequent business traveller shares his hacks for getting the most out of flying for work

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Dogs don't belong inside the house and here's why

Hear me out ...

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Who let the dogs on? Everything you need to know about Virgin Australia’s planned pets in cabins scheme

From confining animals to carriers to dealing with doggy business, how will the airline’s policy to let small cats and canines fly in plane cabins actually work?

No snakes on a plane but small cats and dogs welcome

Virgin Australia wants to allow passengers to bring small cats and dogs on board flights under strict conditions - but not snakes, hamsters or rabbits.

Virgin Australia Reports Strong Increase In 1H Profit

Virgin Australia's first-half profit increase showcases resilience and strategic decision-making in challenging times.

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