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Perspectives: Airlines are facing higher fuel costs but are cutting fares – how does that work? 29th April 2026 / /

Perspectives: Airlines are facing higher fuel costs but are cutting fares – how does that work?

Qantas and Virgin Australia warn about rising costs and reduced flight capacity while simultaneously launching large-scale domestic sales.


Possible Aus investigation into Virgin fire 19th June 2024 /

Possible Aus investigation into Virgin fire

There will be no New Zealand investigation into a Virgin Airways flight diverted to Invercargill due to an engine fire but there may be an Australian one.


Compressor stall possible cause of Virgin Australia fire – Irene King 18th June 2024 /

Compressor stall possible cause of Virgin Australia fire – Irene King

Independent aviation industry commentator Irene King says a bird would have to have been enormous to cause the problem that happened last night.


Virgin Australia returns to Queenstown 1st November 2022 /

Virgin Australia returns to Queenstown

The first Virgin Australia flights in 950 days will touch down in Queenstown from Sydney and Brisbane tomorrow.


Virgin Australia sets date for Queenstown flights 21st April 2021

Virgin Australia sets date for Queenstown flights

Virgin Australia will resume its trans-Tasman flights to Queenstown on 18 September although flights to the remainder of New Zealand are suspended until 31 October.


Air NZ, Virgin Australia to end trans-Tasman alliance 5th April 2018 /

Air NZ, Virgin Australia to end trans-Tasman alliance

Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia will end their trans-Tasman alliance in October this year following seven years of partnership.


Air NZ and Virgin boost Auckland-Brisbane services 15th December 2017 /

Air NZ and Virgin boost Auckland-Brisbane services

Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia have announced changes to one of their key alliance routes driven by an improved demand outlook.