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The rise of the aerosexual – and a few other important aviation stories

We didn't know what they were either, but you will know it…

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Virgin Australia flight makes emergency landing at Invercargill Airport after engine catches fire

Although we'd want no part in testing it out, these planes clearly…

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Aviation watchdog says Virgin Australia is rostering pilots ‘closer to the limits’ of fatigue

From henceforth 'closer to the limits of fatigue' is how we will…

Sofia Geraghty Sofia Geraghty

Virgin under fire for cruise ‘giveaway’ made near impossible

Considering it was Sir Richard Branson who awarded the prizes on Facetime,…

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UPDATE: Bonza hole deepens as administrators investigate financial affairs

Administrators dig deeper as struggling airline unlikely to be revived.

Zach Havard Zach Havard

Gender Equality Scorecard reveals stark differences in pay at Aussie airlines

The report highlights, that unfortunately, there is still a lot of work…

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Global airline industry predicts $35.6 billion net profit for 2023, doubles June forcast

Airline CEO's around the world are collectively licking their lips at this…

Zach Havard Zach Havard

Virgin Australia seemingly unphased by Qantas COVID flight credits criticism, refuses to refund disabled customer $15k

Just an Aussie airline looking to pocket hundreds of millions of dollars…

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Virgin Australia workers call for industrial action over insecure work and pay conditions

Of all the times for Virgin to make bad headlines, in the…

Zach Havard Zach Havard

ACCC to resume domestic aviation monitoring after senate recommendation

The ACCC has its sights back on the big players. Vanessa Hudson…

James Harrison James Harrison

New aircraft set to unlock a slew of new extended routes from AU/NZ

Because who doesn't love sitting on a plane for 16 hours at…

Zach Havard Zach Havard

Bali bound Virgin flight forced to divert due to unruly passengers

It's all fun and games until you realise the flight has landed…

Zach Havard Zach Havard

Jetstar deemed Australia’s most unreliable airline in May

Consistency equals success. Unless that consistency relates to delayed and cancelled flights,…

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Virgin is offering 50% off return flights to Vanuatu!

50 more reasons for you to consider a Pacific Islands getaway this…

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Price gauging or sustainability: What’s really behind record airfares in 2023?

Airfares have never been higher, but is there more to it than…

Zach Havard Zach Havard

Virgin Australia extends hit ‘Middle Seat Lottery’

The airline has an amazing list of prizes, including swimming with saltwater…

Zach Havard Zach Havard

Failure to launch: Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy

If you were planning on heading to space onboard Richard Branson's Virgin…

Dan lake Dan lake

Cruise team celebrate arrival of another virgin in Australia

VP of sales tells us he's confident Virgin Voyages’ market in AUNZ…

Dan lake Dan lake

Virgin Australia unleashes 350,000 bargain fares from $55 one-way

Get ready to lodge your annual leave, because Virgin Australia is slinging…

Dan lake Dan lake

Airlines and Airports to step up treatment of disabled travellers

The industry is headed in in the right direction for disabled travellers…

Zach Havard Zach Havard

Airfares on the decline, though still up to 27% more expensive than 2019

The new data looks like good news, though when you dig into…

Zach Havard Zach Havard

“kiss ‘nice’ goodbye”: Virgin returns to profit, launches Bring on Wonderful campaign

Looks like it's no more Mr Nice Guy, with Virgin declaring a…

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So, what’s really going on with all the missing baggage?

Travel Weekly spoke to some people in the industry to understand why…

James Harrison James Harrison

So, what’s really going on with all the missing baggage?

We spoke to some people in the industry to understand why everyone…

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Qatar Airways reveals Virgin was not its first partner pick

It turns out Virgin was Qatar Airways' second pick for the dance;…

James Harrison James Harrison

Virgin CEO accused of bullying by former chief pilot

The former employee, who was also the general manager of flight operations,…

James Harrison James Harrison

ACCC voices concerns over “monopoly airports” blocking Sydney access for Bonza

Much to the disappointment of Travel Weekly staff, this news has nothing…

James Harrison James Harrison

ACCC voices concerns over “monopoly airports” blocking Sydney access for Bonza

Much to the disappointment of Travel Weekly staff, this news has nothing…

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Virgin Australia recruiting for nearly 600 new roles as it prepares to welcome seven new aircraft

Have you always wanted to work at Virgin? Well, we reckon the…

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Virgin Australia reveals new aircraft interior prototype on TikTok

To watch the airline's "unboxing" video, our intern had to give us…

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Virgin Australia shows off its flair in wonderfully fun campaign

It’s been so long between trips that Travel Weekly’s editor is even…

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Qantas to launch Sydney-Dehli route, moves start date forward for select overseas flights

The national carrier also said it plans to bring back around 11,000…

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Virgin Australia brings forward flights to Fiji

The airline wants to make up for lost time, having not flown…

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Virgin Australia unveils new campaign for launch of ‘VA-X & Win’ comp

Whether your goal is to become a Velocity Frequent Flyer points millionaire…

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Virgin Australia overhauls economy airfare options, premium loyalty program to be rebranded

Virgin has given its economy fares the Queer Eye treatment. Our reaction…

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