#virginaustralia — Public Fediverse posts

Sydney airport near-misses spur probe of controller fatigue

An Airbus SE A330 aircraft operated by Qantas Airways Ltd lands as a Boeing Co 737 aircraft operated…
#Australia #Sydney #AngusMitchell #ATSB #AustralianTransportSafetyBureau #fatigue #nearmisses #QantasAirways #SydneyAirport #trafficcontroller #VanessaHudson #VirginAustralia
https://www.europesays.com/australia/109421/

Crows fans priced out of AFL semifinal against Brisbane as airline tickets go ‘through the roof’

Diehard Adelaide Crows fans are contending with surging airfares, with some saying they have been priced out of…
#NewsBeep #News #Sports #AdelaideCrows #AFL #aflfinals #AirTravel #airfares #AU #Australia #Brisbane #BrisbaneLions #dynamicprices #gabba #Jetstar #Qantas #sports #Tickets #VirginAustralia
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/883194/

Crows fans priced out of AFL semifinal against Brisbane as airline tickets go ‘through the roof’

Diehard Adelaide Crows fans are contending with surging airfares, with some saying they have been priced out of…
#Australia #Brisbane #AdelaideCrows #AFL #AFLfinals #AirTravel #Airfares #BrisbaneLions #dynamicprices #Gabba #JetSTar #Qantas #tickets #VirginAustralia
https://www.europesays.com/australia/90029/

Sydney Airport safety probe grows as two more incidents emerge, bringing total to six since July

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating two more aircraft incidents at Sydney Airport, taking the number of cases under…
#Australia #Sydney #AustralianTransportSafetyBureau #JetSTar #Qantas #SydneyAirport #VirginAustralia
https://www.europesays.com/australia/80659/

Virgin Australia apologises to disability advocate removed from flight over wheelchair motor
By Kat Wong

Shane Hryhorec’s viral video showing the interaction with flight staff has already garnered 16 million views

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/19/virgin-australia-apologises-to-disability-advocate-removed-from-flight-over-wheelchair-motor-ntwnfb

#VirginAustralia #Australianews #Disability #TheGuardian #KatWong

Virgin Australia apologises to disability advocate removed from flight over wheelchair motor https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/19/virgin-australia-apologises-to-disability-advocate-removed-from-flight-over-wheelchair-motor-ntwnfb #VirginAustralia #AustraliaNews #Disability

Disability advocate removed from Virgin flight over wheelchair motor dispute

Virgin Australia says it is reviewing an incident which left a disability advocate feeling “humiliated” after he was…
#NewsBeep #News #Business #AU #Australia #c5incompletequadriplegic #disabilityadvocate #discriminiation #shanehryhorec #VirginAustralia
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/859373/

Wheelchair user ‘booted off plane’ after dispute over storage of battery-powered mobility aid

A disability advocate and travel blogger has been “kicked off” a Virgin flight after a dispute about where…
#Australia #Adelaide #AU #Austrlia #Lifestyle #news #NSWNews #SponsoredContent #Sydney #Travel #VirginAustralia
https://www.europesays.com/australia/74416/

Third major Sydney Airport near-miss sparks reporting row between Airservices and safety investigator

Travellers have been hampered by delays at Sydney Airport on Friday night. Airlines for Australia and New Zealand,…
#Australia #Sydney #AirTravel #JetSTar #news #NSWNews #Qantas #Qatar #SydneyAirport #Travel #VirginAustralia
https://www.europesays.com/australia/72062/

Australia probes three near-misses at Sydney Airport

Sunday’s two incidents at Sydney International Airport following another near-miss on July 27 (DAVID GRAY) Australia’s transport authorities…
#Australia #Sydney #airtrafficcontrol #AngusMitchell #DavidGray #SydneyInternationalAirport #TransportSafetyBureau #VirginAustralia
https://www.europesays.com/australia/71664/

Air safety authorities investigating third Sydney Airport runway take-off incident

Safety authorities are investigating a third runway incident at Sydney Airport involving a Qantas flight crossing the path…
#Australia #Sydney #AirTravel #aircraft #airports #ATSB #planes #Qantas #QantasAustralia #safety #SydneyAirport #Travel #VirginAustralia
https://www.europesays.com/australia/71392/

Air safety authorities investigating third Sydney Airport runway take-off incident

Safety authorities are investigating a third runway incident at Sydney Airport involving a Qantas flight crossing the path…
#NewsBeep #News #Business #AirTravel #aircraft #Airports #atsb #AU #Australia #planes #Qantas #QantasAustralia #safety #SydneyAirport #travel #VirginAustralia
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/853956/

Sydney Airport under new investigation after Virgin flight aborts take-off as Qantas plane crosses runway

Aviation investigators are probing a third safety incident involving traffic control at Australia’s busiest airport after a Virgin…
#Australia #Sydney #news #NSWNews #Qantas #Travel #VirginAustralia
https://www.europesays.com/australia/71218/

German fitness influencer Edda Elisa claims Lufthansa refused to let her board in revealing outfit

A German fitness influencer has ignited a heated online debate after claiming she was temporarily refused boarding a…
#Germany #DE #Europe #EU #Europa #Lufthansa #airtravel #Instagram #internet #Jetstar #Lifestyle #News #Qantas #socialmedia #SponsoredContent #technology #Tourism&Travel #travel #VirginAustralia
https://www.europesays.com/germany/43067/

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA SHEDS STAFF AMID RISING AIRLINE EXPENSES

Virgin Australia has cut corporate jobs as airline expenses like fuel and labor increase. This affects office staff and signals wider industry financial strain.

#VirginAustralia, #AirlineCosts, #JobCuts, #AviationIndustry, #CorporateJobs

https://newsletter.tf/virgin-australia-cuts-office-jobs-rising-costs/

Virgin Australia has reduced its corporate staff numbers. This follows a global trend of airlines facing higher costs for fuel, staff, and aircraft upkeep.

#VirginAustralia, #AirlineCosts, #JobCuts, #AviationIndustry, #CorporateJobs
https://newsletter.tf/virgin-australia-cuts-office-jobs-rising-costs/

Virgin Australia Launches Media Agency Review

Virgin Australia is pitching its media planning and buying account, placing Omnicom’s PHD on notice, B&T can reveal.…
#NewsBeep #News #Australia #AU #B&TExclusive #featured #phd #VirginAustralia
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/626984/

ASX Dials Up Mixed Signals Amidst Shifting Geopolitics and Corporate Fortunes

Australian shares climbed today as Virgin Australia returned to the ASX. Energy stocks dropped, and oil prices are a concern.

#ASX #VirginAustralia #EnergyStocks #MarketUpdate #AustralianShares

https://newsletter.tf/asx-virgin-australia-return-energy-stocks-fall/

The ASX 200 rose by 0.3% today, boosted by Virgin Australia's return. This is a change from recent days where energy stocks have fallen.

#ASX #VirginAustralia #EnergyStocks #MarketUpdate #AustralianShares
https://newsletter.tf/asx-virgin-australia-return-energy-stocks-fall/

Virgin Australia Signals Higher Fares, Reduced Flights Amidst Cost Surge

Virgin Australia plans to increase airfares and reduce flights because fuel costs are going up by AUD $40 million. This affects travellers planning trips.

#VirginAustralia, #AirfareIncrease, #FlightCuts, #FuelCosts, #AviationNews

https://newsletter.tf/virgin-australia-raises-fares-cuts-flights-fuel-costs/

Virgin Australia's fuel costs are expected to rise by AUD $40 million, a significant increase that will likely lead to higher ticket prices for passengers.

#VirginAustralia, #AirfareIncrease, #FlightCuts, #FuelCosts, #AviationNews
https://newsletter.tf/virgin-australia-raises-fares-cuts-flights-fuel-costs/

Airfares Tick Up as Conflict Ripples Through Fuel Markets

Virgin Australia increases domestic flight prices from March 24th due to fuel costs doubling. How will this affect travellers?

#VirginAustralia, #AirfareHike, #FuelPrices, #TravelAustralia, #BudgetTravel

https://newsletter.tf/virgin-australia-raises-airfares-march-24-fuel-costs/

Virgin Australia's flight prices are going up because jet fuel costs have doubled in a month. This is expected to cost the airline an extra $40 million.

#VirginAustralia, #AirfareHike, #FuelPrices, #TravelAustralia, #BudgetTravel
https://newsletter.tf/virgin-australia-raises-airfares-march-24-fuel-costs/

https://www.europesays.com/2900314/ Lucinta Evans, 28-year-old Virgin Australia flight attendant, killed in freak roadside crash in Fiji #australia #CarAccidents #FijiNews #News #travel #VirginAustralia

Aussie flights axed as Iran conflict escalates

Flights operated on behalf of Virgin Australia by Qatar Airways have been cancelled until at least mid-June over…
#NewsBeep #News #Australia #AU #flightstoDoha #qatarairlines #qatarairways #VirginAustralia
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/584385/

https://www.europesays.com/2877561/ Virgin Australia Unveils 150th Boeing 737 With New Bold Retro Livery #australia #AviationNews #Boeing737 #Boeing7378 #VirginAustralia #VirginAustraliaBoeing737 #VirginAustraliaNews

Virgin Australia flight met by firefighters at Melbourne airport after smoke seen coming from vape https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/16/virgin-australia-flight-vape-firefighters-melbourne-airport #Transport #AustraliaNews #VirginAustralia #Vaping

https://www.europesays.com/2764827/ Embraer signs AHEAD deal with Virgin Australia #Airnorth #australia #Embraer #VirginAustralia

Man in anaphylactic shock on Virgin flight to WA’s Pilbara saved by crew, another passenger

A routine flight to a mining hub in Western Australia has narrowly avoided an emergency landing amid a…
#NewsBeep #News #Business #airincidents #allergicshock #Allergies #anaphylacticshock #AU #Australia #emergency #epipen #Flight #Health #newman #nutallergy #pilbara #VirginAustralia
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/400781/

Virgin Australia and Jetstar Among other Airlines Face Travel Disruption within Australia Amid Christmas Rush as Hundreds of Passengers across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne Experiences 38 Flight Cancellations and 624 Delays, New Update https://www.byteseu.com/1656823/ #AirlineNews #AirlineNewsInAustralia #Australia #AustraliaFlightDisruption #AustraliaTravelNews #BrisbaneFlightDelays #jetstar #SydneyFlightCancellation #VirginAustralia

Airlines including Qantas and Virgin Australia brace for record summer travel amid delay warnings https://www.byteseu.com/1645248/ #AirTravel #Australia #Brisbane #business #Coronavirus #Lifestyle #Melbourne #News #qantas #QantasFlights #SponsoredContent #Technology #Travel #VICNews #VirginAustralia #weather

https://www.europesays.com/2642469/ Australia and New Zealand in Travel Conundrum as Qantas, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and others Face 20 Flight Cancellations and 736 Delays across Sydney, Melbourne, Christchurch, Auckland and more #AirNewZealand #AirlineNews #AirlineNewsInAustralia #AucklandFlightDelays #AustraliaTravelNews #NewZealand #NewZealandTravelNews #OceaniaTravelNews #Qantas #SydneyFlightDisruption #VirginAustralia

Australia and New Zealand in Travel Conundrum as Qantas, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and others Face 20 Flight Cancellations and 736 Delays across Sydney, Melbourne, Christchurch, Auckland and more https://www.byteseu.com/1639745/ #AirNewZealand #AirlineNews #AirlineNewsInAustralia #AucklandFlightDelays #AustraliaTravelNews #NewZealand #NewZealandTravelNews #OceaniaTravelNews #qantas #SydneyFlightDisruption #VirginAustralia

Safety report released into power bank fire on Virgin flight to Hobart amid rule changes

Australia’s transport safety regulator has reiterated warnings about the use of power banks on airplanes, in its report…
#NewsBeep #News #Business #AU #Australia #AustralianTransportandSafetyBureau #Canyoucarrypowerbanksonboardaflight? #fire #firefighters #lithiumbattery #powerbank #Thermalrunaway #VirginAustralia #VirginAustraliaAirlinesBoeing737-800
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/355468/

Virgin Australia to Reinstate Direct Sydney–Darwin Flights From June 2026 https://www.byteseu.com/1624017/ #AirlineNews #AirlineNewsInAustralia #Australia #AustraliaTravelNews #DarwinFlights #SeasonalFlights #SydneyFlights #VirginAustralia

https://www.europesays.com/2631050/ Virgin Australia to Reinstate Direct Sydney–Darwin Flights From June 2026 #AirlineNews #AirlineNewsInAustralia #australia #AustraliaTravelNews #DarwinFlights #SeasonalFlights #SydneyFlights #VirginAustralia

OpenAI makes big Australia push as competition heats up

OpenAI has opened its first Australian office in Sydney and struck local partnerships with dozens of businesses, including…
#NewsBeep #News #Artificialintelligence #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AU #Australia #CommBank #Fortescue #jasonkwon #nrl #OpenAI #reagroup #Technology #VirginAustralia #Wesfarmers
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/333682/

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways launch daily Melbourne–Doha service, boosting capacity 53%
- By Jake Nelson

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/12/virgin-australia-slots-in-last-piece-of-doha-puzzle/
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/routes/?story=49b558cf-18a3-44d0-8afb-a8552a472c48
#b777 #virginaustralia #virgin #qatar #aviation

Major Travel Chaos Hit Oceania as Australia, New Zealand Face 129 Cancellations with 1592 Delays by Jetstar, Qantas, Air New Zealand and others, Affecting Thousands of Passengers across Brisbane, Sydney, Wellington, Auckland and more https://www.byteseu.com/1579712/ #AirNewZealand #AirlineNews #AirlineNewsInAustralia #jetstar #LatestTravelNews #NewZealand #NewZealandTravelNews #OceaniaTravelNews #qantas #TravelDisruptionInAustraliaAndNewZealand #VirginAustralia

Australia in Travel Stress as Passengers across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth Deals with over a Dozen Cancellations and Hundreds of Delays by Qantas, Virgin Australia and others, New Update https://www.byteseu.com/1564521/ #AirlineNews #AirlineNewsInAustralia #Australia #AustraliaTravelNews #jetstar #MelbourneTravel #qantas #SydneyAirport #VirginAustralia

Virgin and Qantas to ban use of portable power banks after string of fires

Australian airlines will ban the use of portable power banks from next month following a string of international…
#NewsBeep #News #Business #AU #Australia #ban #powerbanks #Qantas #Virgin #VirginAustralia
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/297697/

Virgin Australia introduces E190‑E2 into Western Australia charter market with inaugural VA9217
- By JCC; Ricardo Meier

https://www.airdatanews.com/virgin-australia-debuts-its-first-embraer-e190-e2-in-service/
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/aircraft-orders-and-deliveries/?story=42602959-afdf-454e-ba86-cc4074c5a5a3
#virgin #embraer #virginaustralia #aviation

Fiji Airways names ex‑Virgin Australia chief Paul Scurrah as CEO and managing director
- By Alfred Chua

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/fiji-airways-picks-ex-virgin-australia-chief-as-new-ceo/165059.article
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/leadership/?story=5dd599bc-4b16-4651-9e38-0e9f29846f25
#virgin #virginaustralia #fiji #fijiairways #aviation

For those who didn't see this poll
#VirginAustralia #pets #dogsofmastodon #catsofmastodon
https://aus.social/@ecoscore/115077421210528191

Virgin Australia receives first of six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from Avolon
- By Len Varley

https://aviationsourcenews.com/virgin-australia-receives-first-of-six-boeing-737-max-8s-from-avolon/
More: https://hype.aero/aviation/?story=d77f0d14-2073-46e8-9d0d-eb18e31059b4
#virgin #b737 #boeing #virginaustralia #737max #aviation

Virgin Australia B737-800 Makes Emergency Descent After Cabin Pressurization Failure on Sydney–Brisbane Flight
- By Len Varley

https://aviationsourcenews.com/virgin-australia-b737-800-makes-emergency-descent-after-losing-cabin-pressure/
More: https://hype.aero/aviation/?story=1be9bfc0-3b7f-4ce5-9495-338365cf5b47
#virginaustralia #virgin #b737 #aviation

Qantas cancels flights at double the rate of Virgin, Australian competition watchdog finds https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/aug/14/qantas-cancels-flights-at-double-the-rate-of-virgin-competition-watchdog-finds #Tourism(Australia) #VirginAustralia #Consumeraffairs #Airlineindustry #Australianews #Business #Qantas #Aviation #Tourism #Travel

Virgin Australia to evaluate widebody fleet after Qatar deal

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/156780-virgin-australia-to-evaluate-widebody-fleet-after-qatar-deal
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/aircraft-finance-leasing/?story=dd291ca8-010e-4f5f-9805-62bdaf30a3c6
#virgin #virginaustralia #qatar #aviation

Virgin Australia Walks Away from Rex Bid, Citing Fleet Upgrade Costs

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/156633-virgin-australia-rejects-rex-acquisition-over-fleet-costs
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/aircraft-demand-airline-distress-consolidation/?story=f06beac5-072a-45cf-82ab-7f672b4deb5e
#virginaustralia #virgin #aviation

Could my power bank start a fire on board a plane? Here are the rules and the risks https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/23/power-bank-fire-plane-risk-lithium-ion-battery-charger-explainer #Lithium-ionbatteries #VirginAustralia #Consumeraffairs #Airlineindustry #Australianews #Firefighters #Airtransport #Technology #Qantas

Bain Capital Eyes New Airline Acquisition After Tripling Investment in Virgin Australia
- By Angus Whitley

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-17/bain-seeks-next-airline-after-tripling-money-on-virgin-australia
More: https://hype.aero/aviation/?story=a51ec631-07c9-4361-bd56-86f897301f1d
#virginaustralia #virgin #aviation

Bain Capital’s Domestic-First Turnaround of Virgin Australia
- By Stuart Condie

https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/how-bain-capital-rescued-australias-second-largest-airline-0e46eb72
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/aircraft-demand-airline-distress-consolidation/?story=6d1aa3a3-0b85-412c-8682-48596cc2b705
#virginaustralia #virgin #aviation

Virgin Australia shares set to debut after $439 million IPO
- By Scott Murdoch

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/virgin-australia-shares-set-debut-after-439-million-ipo-2025-06-23/
More: https://hype.aero/aviation/?story=9eea7d24-59cf-43f5-aa4e-424de3343076
#virginaustralia #virgin #aviation

Virgin Australia to raise A$685 million in IPO, cutting Bain stake to 40%
- By Scott Murdoch

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/virgin-australia-seeks-raise-4428-million-ipo-term-sheet-shows-2025-06-03/
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/airlines/?story=d2ede5b8-1e85-4b09-8b41-2d483db5e8e9
#virginaustralia #virgin #aviation

Virgin Australia Holds Investor Talks Amid Accelerated IPO Plans

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/154199-virgin-australia-still-taking-to-investors-about-ipo
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/airlines/?story=7b5cfcff-b287-405f-b834-320f3640552d
#virginaustralia #virgin #aviation

Qantas, Virgin Australia See Strong Financial Results Amid High Domestic Demand
- By Len Varley

https://aviationsourcenews.com/qantas-virgin-australia-see-strong-financial-results-amid-high-domestic-demand/
More: https://hype.aero/aviation/?story=fcf58fca-12a5-4272-a613-421ef4df2fbe
#virginaustralia #qantas #virgin #aviation

Qatar Airways details investments in Virgin Australia and Airlink
- By David Kaminski-Morrow

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/qatar-airways-details-investments-in-virgin-australia-and-airlink/163033.article
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/airlines/?story=6f0a511b-c7d1-41a9-98f8-c99fcf23f669
#virginaustralia #qatar #virgin #aviation

Virgin Australia to Refund 61,000 Passengers for Rebooking Errors
- By Luke Peters

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/virgin-australia-offers-refunds-to-61000-customers-after-incorrect-rebookings
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/virgin-australia-1/?story=d216da8b-0333-463e-9564-f339f229d9f7
#virgin #virginaustralia #aviation

ACL Appointed as Sydney Airport Slot Manager
- By Sharad Ranabhat

https://airinsight.com/sydney-slots-shake-up-acl-impact-on-qantas-virgin-australia/
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/airport-infrastructure-air-traffic-management/?story=90bace0d-a684-4b58-9421-158b1d6dc844
#virgin #virginaustralia #qantas #aviation

Virgin Australia Plans Mid-2025 IPO Amidst Strategic Restructuring

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/152123-virgin-australia-eyeing-mid-2025-ipo-report
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/virgin-australia-1/?story=555afdcc-1dd2-468f-846d-922c454599c3
#virginaustralia #virgin #aviation