Virgin Australia Passengers Restrained After “Headbutting & Spitting On Flight Attendants”
Crew remained on high alert for most of the 14-hour journey as two men claimed a gun and faced restraint upon landing.
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Qatar Airways expands winter network to more than 170 destinations
Qatar Airways will serve more than 170 destinations during the 2026/27 winter season, operating nearly 1,800 weekly flights through its Doha hub by December. The airline will resume daily services to Zanzibar on 25 October and Canberra via Melbourne on 9 December. Melbourne will increase from seven to 14 weekly flights, while partner Virgin Australia […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban10 Sept- neutral toward Qatar Airways · 98%
Fuel Issues in Fiji Continue to Affect Airlines
The Nadi International Airport is Fiji’s main international gateway, with more than 30 international flights scheduled each day. However, the recent unavailability of aviation fuel posed a challenge, forcing many major airlines, such as Qantas, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand to seek alternative ways to refuel. Fuel Supply Disruption According to Deputy Prime Minister […]
Travel Radar•Amelia Angelica24 Aug
Virgin Australia Removed Disability Advocate Over Wheelchair Motor
Shane Hyhorec, an Adelaide-based disability advocate with C5 incomplete quadriplegia, was removed from a Virgin Australia plane before its departure due to a dispute over the stowage of his wheelchair’s motor. The airline says it’s reviewing the incident. What happened? Hyhorec regularly travels by air for work with his service dog and a wheelchair with […]
Travel Radar•Jinnie Ye18 AugA
Sydney Airport faces safety scrutiny after third ground near-miss in three weeks
Australia’s aviation authorities are investigating a third serious ground safety incident at Sydney Airport in less than three weeks, after a Virgin Australia Boeing 737 rejected its take-off when the crew saw a Qantas Boeing 737 crossing the runway ahead. The latest incident occurred shortly after 10:00 on 9 August, when Virgin Australia flight VA555 […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban13 AugA
Stratos broadens airline portfolio
Aircraft investment specialist Stratos has acquired three leased aircraft, adding Asiana Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Virgin Australia to its portfolio of airline customers while expanding its investor base. The acquisitions comprise an Airbus A321 (MSN 5173) leased to Asiana Airlines, a Boeing 737-800 (MSN 38875) leased to Southwest Airlines, and a Boeing 737-700 (MSN 38128) […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm8 Jul
Virgin Australia launches Toy Tickets with boarding passes for children’s toys
Virgin Australia has launched Toy Tickets, allowing children to request personalized boarding passes for their teddy bears and…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim25 Jun
15-Hour Nonstop Flights: Explore Virgin Australia's 10 Longest Routes In 2026 [Map]
Uncover the longest route in Virgin Australia's network, a daily 14-hour 50-minute flight from Sydney to Doha, operated by Qatar Airways.
Virgin Australia launches first-ever international flight from Canberra to Bali
Virgin Australia has launched its first-ever international flight from Canberra, connecting the Australian capital directly with Bali. The…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim23 Jun
Virgin Australia Launches Historic First Pets-in-Cabin Flight from Adelaide
Virgin Australia has marked a further pet-friendly milestone, with its first Pets in Cabin flight operating from Adelaide Airport on 23 June.
AviationSource News•Len Varley23 Jun
United Airlines has expanded its MileagePlus Miles Pooling feature
United Airlines has expanded its MileagePlus Miles Pooling feature to now include 40+ partner airlines – including Lufthansa, ANA, Virgin Australia and Air Canada – making it easier for families and friends to combine their miles and book future travel together.
Virgin Australia resumes long-haul Doha service from Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport (MEL) announced that Virgin Australia resumed its Qatar Airways-operated long-haul services on June 15, 2026, restoring…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim16 JunAB
Virgin Australia’s ‘Pets in Cabin’ on more routes
Virgin Australia's 'Pets in Cabin' on more routes…
Aviation Business News•Greg Whitaker16 Jun
Melbourne Airport says Middle East capacity returns in time for northern summer
Melbourne Airport announced Virgin Australia will resume its Qatar Airways-operated long-haul services from Melbourne Airport, marking a return to double-daily flights to Doha as seat capacity between Melbourne and the […]
Virgin Australia schedules first Boeing 737-10 arrival for late 2027
Virgin Australia expects to welcome its first Boeing 737-10 arrival in late 2027, marking the next phase of…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux15 Jun
Virgin Australia Advances Fleet Renewal with First Boeing 737-10 Set for Late 2027 Delivery
Virgin Australia is advancing the next phase of its fleet renewal, with the delivery of its first Boeing 737-10 now expected in late 2027.
AviationSource News•Len Varley14 Jun
Ready, pet, go: Virgin Australia launches Pets in Cabin from Adelaide
Virgin Australia’s first Pets in Cabin flight from Adelaide will depart on June 23, 2026, with bookings now…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim9 Jun
Singapore Airlines and Its Air India Dilemma
Singapore Airlines has a bad habit: buying into troubled airlines. Virgin Australia, Ansett, Air New Zealand — the list of regrettable investments is long. Now, its 25% stake in Air India is turning into perhaps the most painful bet yet. The timing couldn’t be worse. Even as Singapore Airlines itself benefits from booming premium demand and travelers rerouting through Changi instead of the Gulf, Air India is hemorrhaging money. Can SIA turn the investment around? We take a closer look in this week’s feature story.
Airline Weekly•Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat18 May
Qatar Airways buys 25% of Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways, the state carrier of the Gulf country of the same name, plans to acquire a 25% stake in Australian Airline Virgin Australia. The specific details of the deal ...
Fresh Aviation•Benjamin Cooper1 Oct 2024