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. AAP · Jun 5, 2024
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 The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2024
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. Pedestrian.tv · May 29, 2024
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’ The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2024
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. AAP · May 28, 2024
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’ The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2024
‘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 The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2024
Virgin Voyages Australian cruise giveaway ‘unredeemable’ due to Red Sea conflict Over 150 winners are unable to claim cruises departing Australia and New Zealand The Independent UK · May 20, 2024
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 The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2024
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 The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2024
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 The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024
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? The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2024
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. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
Top News · Mar 5, 2024 Virgin Australia Reports Strong Increase In 1H Profit Virgin Australia's first-half profit increase showcases resilience and strategic decision-making in challenging times.
Top News · Feb 20, 2024 Virgin Australia CEO Hrdlicka Steps Down Before IPO Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka resigns ahead of IPO amidst pandemic challenges. Company prepares for future growth and sustainability in evolving avia...
The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2024 Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka steps down after nearly four years in top role Hrdlicka’s abrupt departure comes as airline’s owners plan to push ahead with relisting on stock exchange
AAP · Feb 20, 2024 Jayne Hrdlicka to step down as CEO of Virgin Australia Virgin Australia Group plans to begin a global search process for a new chief executive, while thanking Jayne Hrdlicka for her leadership.
Top News · Feb 16, 2024 Southwest Airlines passenger annoyed when another seated behind him unnecessarily Experience the luxury of privacy on an almost-empty flight, only to have it shattered when a fellow passenger invades your personal space. Read the story now.
Bored Panda · Feb 16, 2024 Man’s Outraged Post About Fellow Passenger Provokes Hilarious Twitter Thread Picture a cabin so empty that the echo of your own thoughts can be the in-flight entertainment. That’s the kind of airplane that the story’s protagonist, Chef Anthony Thomas, had walked into before the drama unfolded. The post Man’s Outraged Post About Fellow Passenger Provokes Hilarious Twitter Thread first appeared…
AAP · Feb 12, 2024 How asking a recruit's past salary entrenches pay gap Employers asking recruits what they currently earn to determine their salaries can reinforce the gender pay gap, business leaders have been told.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2024 Virgin should get rights to extra Bali flights over Jetstar, Transport Workers Union says TWU backs Virgin over Qantas’s budget carrier, citing former’s commitment to employing locally based crews in submission to International Air Services Commission
AAP · Jan 18, 2024 Virgin Australia signs code-sharing deal with Link A new code-sharing agreement between Virgin Australia and Link Airlines has expanded Virgin's reach to regional locations.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2024 Which Boeing Max planes fly in Australia and should I be worried about flying on one? The regulator has ruled Max 8s which operate in Australia are safe, while no local airline flies the Max 9 that was involved in the US emergency
The Guardian - AU · Jan 8, 2024 The US has grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 planes. What does this mean for Australian skies? A door panel that blew out of new jet has raised fresh concerns about design issues with the Max generation of aircraft – and Australia’s regulator is watching closely