Virgin Australia has blamed the delayed delivery of ten Boeing MAX planes for the cancellation of its direct flights between Adelaide and Bali.
The route is expected to relaunch on 9 June with the arrival Virgin’s latest batch of Boeing aircraft. Adelaide travellers can still make their way to Bali, although the trip will now take up to 14 hours with a connecting flight from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne required.
A Virgin Australia spokesperson told news.com.au, “We have made the decision to continue suspension of direct Adelaide-Bali services from June 2024 due to various factors including the delayed delivery of new aircraft.”
“We acknowledge this decision will be disappointing for some guests and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience.
“Guests booked to travel between Adelaide and Bali from June onwards will be directly contacted by Virgin Australia or their travel agent to provide alternative arrangements, including connecting flights to and from Bali on the booked day of travel via Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
“Where an alternative is not suitable, guests will be offered a full refund.”
