July 2009

Airlines nosedive overseas while Oz planes defy gravity - Crikey

Airlines nosedive overseas while Oz planes defy gravityCrikeyThe second largest but much smaller Virgin Blue airline group has already posted unaudited loss figures for the full year to 30 June of between $160-165 ...

Celebs and money: island in a spin - Stuff.co.nz

Stuff.co.nzCelebs and money: island in a spinStuff.co.nzSome of them were also invited as guests on V Australia's inaugural flight to Los Angeles, although a spokeswoman for Virgin Blue declined to say whether or ...SpiceNews

Branson Pumps £40m Into Australian Budget Airline Virgin Blue - Comparecarrentals.co.uk

Branson Pumps £40m Into Australian Budget Airline Virgin BlueComparecarrentals.co.ukAustralian low-cost carrier Virgin Blue is facing its hardest year to date due to the world economic crisis and the effect it is having on the airline ...Business Spectator

Flight test: V Australia economy class - WA today

Flight test: V Australia economy classWA todayService Virgin crews are always friendly and fun but on this flight they seemed somewhat at sea during meal service and out of sight in between. ...

Virgin Blue soars into capital raising - The Australian

Indian ExpressVirgin Blue soars into capital raisingThe AustralianV Australia's start-up costs contributed another $60m to $65m to the result and the rest came from $90m to $95m in non-cash losses, relating to ineffective ...V Australia ignores cargo at its perilTransport and Logistics NewsVirgin Blue calls capital raising after lossNEWS.com.auVirgin Blue CEO Brett Godfrey to bail out next yearMelbourne Herald SunThe Australian -The Australian -The Australian

Qantas boss a cautious optimist - The Age

Qantas boss a cautious optimistThe AgeEmirates and Etihad have increased capacity to Europe via the Middle East while the entry of Virgin's long-haul airline, V Australia, and Delta Air Lines on ...

Ryanair upgraded by Citigroup, AirAsia X forced to delay Sydney ... - Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription) (subscript

Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription) (subscription)Ryanair upgraded by Citigroup, AirAsia X forced to delay Sydney ...Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription) (subscription)... market” and will be well positioned when the economy recovers. Mr Godfrey added he believes V Australia will eventually be more profitable than Virgin Blue.

Sulzberger runs table at Superweek - VeloNews

Sulzberger runs table at SuperweekVeloNews"Last year this was my first ever racing in the US There was five of us from Virgin Blue and that team became Fly V Australia." But racing here last year as ...

Godfrey says he'll leave Virgin in its best form - The Australian

Telegraph.co.ukGodfrey says he'll leave Virgin in its best formThe AustralianHe believed strongly V Australia would one day be more profitable than Virgin Blue. The Embraer program still had a long way to go but was also an important ...V Australia ignores cargo at its perilTransport and Logistics NewsVirgin Blue calls capital raising after lossNEWS.com.auVirgin Blue CEO Brett Godfrey to bail out next yearMelbourne Herald SunThe Australian -NEWS.com.au -The Australian

Virgin On The Ridiculous? - FN Arena News

Virgin On The Ridiculous?FN Arena NewsA weak economy is a tough operating environment for an airline and Virgin Blue (VBA) is no exception as its fledgling international operation ...

Virgin Australia's Insane Twitter Contest Is Over - Jaunted

JauntedVirgin Australia's Insane Twitter Contest Is OverJauntedKelvin, Nathan and Matt won a radio competition that got them on a V Australia flight to LA for three days of partying, sightseeing and non-stop tweeting. ...

Capital raisings driven with future in mind - The Australian

Capital raisings driven with future in mindThe AustralianVirgin Blue expects an underlying trading loss of $10m for 2009, with one-offs, including the start up of V Australia, taking the reported group loss to ...

Brett Godfrey to quit as Virgin Blue calls capital raising after loss - NEWS.com.au

New Zealand HeraldBrett Godfrey to quit as Virgin Blue calls capital raising after lossNEWS.com.auStill, V Australia had cost $60m to $65m in start-up costs and foreign-exchange losses, before incurring an after-tax trading loss of $30m to $35m. Virgin ...Virgin Blue at cruising altitudeBusiness SpectatorVirgin Blue CEO Brett Godfrey to bail out next yearMelbourne Herald SunVirgin Blue's share saleFinancial TimesThe Australian -The Age -NEWS.com.au

GOL downgraded by Deutsche Bank, Virgin Blue slumps on proposed ... - Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription)

Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription)GOL downgraded by Deutsche Bank, Virgin Blue slumps on proposed ...Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription)The carrier also stated it expects an underlying trading result for FY2009 (including V Australia) of between breakeven and a loss of AUD10 million after ...

Virgin Blue announces $231m equity raising, a higher equity for ... - Crikey

CrikeyVirgin Blue announces $231m equity raising, a higher equity for ...CrikeyVirgin Blue has revealed how it will fund its survive and expand strategy for the recession and the expected recovery, and a search for a successor to Brett ...

Small cargo door restricts Virgin - Sydney Morning Herald

Small cargo door restricts VirginSydney Morning Herald... V Australia, flies between Australia and the US. But Virgin's decision when it ordered the aircraft from Boeing to opt for smaller rear cargo doors ...

Airline dogfight over lucrative Pacific route - AFP

AFPAirline dogfight over lucrative Pacific routeAFPCarriers are slashing prices and offering special deals after US giant Delta and Virgin's V-Australia entered the market this year -- just as the downturn ...

Qantas aloof as Air NZ joins Delta V opponents - The Australian

Stuff.co.nzQantas aloof as Air NZ joins Delta V opponentsThe AustralianVIRGIN Blue now faces a two-pronged attack on its plan to join forces with Delta Air Lines across the Pacific but Qantas will not formally oppose the move. ...New Zealand HeraldVirgin, Delta tie-upThe Age

Qantas aloof as Air NZ joins Delta V opponents - The Australian

Washington PostQantas aloof as Air NZ joins Delta V opponentsThe AustralianVIRGIN Blue now faces a two-pronged attack on its plan to join forces with Delta Air Lines across the Pacific but Qantas will not formally oppose the move. ...New Zealand HeraldVirgin, Delta tie-upThe Age

New One-Way Fares Between LA - Australia from Just $359* - Coming ... - PR Newswire (press release)

Travel AgentNew One-Way Fares Between LA - Australia from Just $359* - Coming ...PR Newswire (press release)Virgin Blue Group Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, said the initiative was another example of V Australia remaining open and adaptable to new ideas and ...V Australia launches Special One-Way Fares to Los AngelesASIATravelTips.com

New One-Way Fares Between LA - Australia from Just $359* - Coming ... - PR Newswire (press release)

Travel AgentNew One-Way Fares Between LA - Australia from Just $359* - Coming ...PR Newswire (press release)Virgin Blue Group Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, said the initiative was another example of V Australia remaining open and adaptable to new ideas and ...V Australia launches Special One-Way Fares to Los AngelesASIATravelTips.com

Sydney Airport trailing behind - Melbourne Herald Sun

Sydney Airport trailing behindMelbourne Herald SunHe said that Middle East carrier Qatar and Virgin Blue offshoot V Australia would begin services later this year and that Singapore Airlines was adding ...

Singapore's investors exit Virgin Blue - The Australian

Stuff.co.nzSingapore's investors exit Virgin BlueThe AustralianAlthough Virgin's domestic operations appear to be holding up, international flights on V Australia are losing money across the Pacific and it faces a stiff ...Virgin on the ridiculousStuff.co.nzVirgin Blue to team up on Trans-Pacific routesFlightglobalVirgin courts 'cornerstone' Gulf investorAdelaidenowThe Australian

Singapore's investors exit Virgin Blue - The Australian

Earthtimes (press release)Singapore's investors exit Virgin BlueThe AustralianAlthough Virgin's domestic operations appear to be holding up, international flights on V Australia are losing money across the Pacific and it faces a stiff ...Virgin on the ridiculousStuff.co.nzVirgin goes to Gulf for cashThe AustralianVirgin courts 'cornerstone' Gulf investorThe Australian

APN unveils Australia's largest billboard - B&T Marketing & Media (subscription)

APN unveils Australia's largest billboardB&T Marketing & Media (subscription)The super-sized billboard was borne out of an initial approach from media agency Mitchell and Partners Brisbane and V Australia, Virgin Blue's new ...

New one-way fares between Australia and Los Angeles from just $579! - Peanuts! Low Cost Airline News

New one-way fares between Australia and Los Angeles from just $579!Peanuts! Low Cost Airline NewsVirgin Blue Group Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, said the initiative was another example of V Australia remaining open and adaptable to new ideas and ...

Virgin goes to Gulf for cash - The Australian

Stuff.co.nzVirgin goes to Gulf for cashThe AustralianSuch a move would not only strengthen the company operationally at a time when it is bleeding cash from its new international V Australia business, ...Virgin Blue to team up on Trans-Pacific routesFlightglobalVirgin on the ridiculousStuff.co.nzVirgin BlueThe AustralianThe Australian

Virgin goes to Gulf for cash - The Australian

Stuff.co.nzVirgin goes to Gulf for cashThe AustralianSuch a move would not only strengthen the company operationally at a time when it is bleeding cash from its new international V Australia business, ...Virgin on the ridiculousStuff.co.nzVirgin courts 'cornerstone' Gulf investorThe Australian

Virgin on the ridiculous - Stuff.co.nz

Stuff.co.nzVirgin on the ridiculousStuff.co.nzAnd attempts by Virgin to shore up losses incurred by V Australia only add further doubt to prospects of an Air NZ tie-up. Virgin is moving towards a joint ...

Virgin on the ridiculous - Stuff.co.nz

Stuff.co.nzVirgin on the ridiculousStuff.co.nzAnd attempts by Virgin to shore up losses incurred by V Australia only add further doubt to prospects of an Air NZ tie-up. Virgin is moving towards a joint ...Delta and Virgin Blue to team up on Trans-Pacific routesFlightglobalVirgin goes to Gulf for cashMelbourne Herald SunSingapore's investors exit Virgin BlueNEWS.com.auMelbourne Herald Sunall 42 news articles »

Kathleen is winning her personal race - Sydney Morning Herald

Kathleen is winning her personal raceSydney Morning Herald... Angeles flying V Australia. The highest fund-raising team will win a $1000 voucher to spend on flights of their choice with Virgin Blue or Pacific Blue. ...

Luxury hotel chains make a play for business travelers - Los Angeles Times

Luxury hotel chains make a play for business travelersLos Angeles TimesV Australia and Virgin Atlantic teamed up on an agreement last week that allows passengers on one airline to earn mile bonuses for the loyalty program of ...

Australia: The Journey to the Land Down Under - Single Minded Women

Single Minded WomenAustralia: The Journey to the Land Down UnderSingle Minded WomenI opted to book with the Virgin family: Virgin America and V Australia. It seemed logical that my virgin trip to Australia came courtesy of Virgin Airlines, ...

Tiger prepares to fight merger - Melbourne Herald Sun

Tiger prepares to fight mergerMelbourne Herald SunBut in Australia the problem of Virgin Blue's disappearing cash reserves, drained by V Australia and losses incurred by Pacific Blue in New Zealand, ...Delta/Virgin Blue JV comes under fire from competitorsThe Daily Deal (subscription)Tiger opposes Virgin Blue-Delta JVFlightglobalTwo weeks on, and Delta is already cutting flightsWA todayall 13 news articles »

Virgin's joint venture deal with Delta has upset Tiger - The Australian

Virgin's joint venture deal with Delta has upset TigerThe AustralianVirgin Blue's V Australia unit has been bleeding money on the US route and Virgin announced last week that it would seek anti-trust immunity to enter into a ...Melbourne Herald SunSydney Morning HeraldVirgin Blue JV comes under fire from competitorsThe Daily Deal (subscription)Flightglobal -Examiner.com

Virgin's joint venture deal with Delta has upset Tiger - The Australian

Virgin's joint venture deal with Delta has upset TigerThe AustralianVirgin Blue's V Australia unit has been bleeding money on the US route and Virgin announced last week that it would seek anti-trust immunity to enter into a ...Courier MailV Australia code share routeExaminer.com

Recession buffets airlines - WA today

Sydney Morning HeraldRecession buffets airlinesWA todayVirgin said last week that the yields from its long-haul carrier, V Australia, had been awful. Shares in Qantas rose 7 cents to $2.04 yesterday and Virgin ...Melbourne Herald SunBrisbane Times

Qantas facing tougher competition - Melbourne Herald Sun

Qantas facing tougher competitionMelbourne Herald SunAirline sources say they that United is seeking to claw back ticket sales that were lost after Delta and Virgin Blue offshoot, V Australia, ...

BREAKFAST DEALS: Virgin marriage - Business Spectator

TravelBite.co.ukBREAKFAST DEALS: Virgin marriageBusiness SpectatorVirgin Blue subsidiary V Australia has also done a recent code-share deal with Delta Air Lines, which is also a recent entrant to the lucrative Australia-LA ...What will be the real impact of the Virgin Blue and Delta Air ...e-Travel Blackboard (press release)Virgin airlines frequent flyer partnershipTravelBite.co.ukVirgin Atlantic and V Australia announce partnershipEasier (press release)Business Spectatorall 99 news articles »

Virgin in a spin on raising rumours - The Australian

TravelBite.co.ukVirgin in a spin on raising rumoursThe AustralianInternational start-up V Australia is seen as the group's achilles heel. While passenger loads on the airline have been improving, stiff competition and low ...SpiceNewsVirgin marriageBusiness SpectatorVirgin plays coy on capital raisingThe Agee-Travel Blackboard (press release) -The Australian -The Age

Virgin in a spin on raising rumours - The Australian

Virgin in a spin on raising rumoursThe AustralianInternational start-up V Australia is seen as the group's achilles heel. While passenger loads on the airline have been improving, stiff competition and low ...Virgin plays coy on capital raisingThe AgeVirgin and Delta say they need tie-upSydney Morning HeraldVirgin flags additional cost-cuttingThe AustralianThe Age

Virgin Blue denies reports on fund-raising deal - Flightglobal

Virgin Blue denies reports on fund-raising dealFlightglobalApart from Virgin Blue, the group also includes long-haul operation V Australia, New Zealand-based Pacific Blue and Samoa-based Polynesian Blue.

V Australia offers limo transfers for business class guests - TravelBizMonitor

V Australia offers limo transfers for business class guestsTravelBizMonitorPioneered by V Australia's sister airline, Virgin Atlantic, limo transfers to and from the airport provide travellers with a convenient and comfortable ...

Virgin flags additional cost-cutting - The Australian

Holiday hypermarketVirgin flags additional cost-cuttingThe Australian... will post a pre-tax loss of $82 million as Virgin Blue's predominantly domestic results are offset by losses of international start-up V Australia. ...Virgin Blue Group Joint Venture. At last a challenge to Qantas?Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription)Virgin, Delta Team on Pacific RouteWall Street JournalVirgin Blue Seek Pact, Anti-Trust ImmunityCNNMoney.comMelbourne Herald Sun -The Australian -The Australian

Herald Hero runs to help his son - Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning HeraldHerald Hero runs to help his sonSydney Morning Herald... win two economy return tickets to Los Angeles with V Australia (excluding taxes), while the top group gets a $1000 Virgin Blue/Pacific Blue voucher. ...

Delta V-how it might work - Crikey

Delta V-how it might workCrikeyAnd there are hints that the proposed 'Delta V' JV, which would include Virgin Blue's V Australia services to America, and synergies with its Pacific Blue ...and more »

Delta and Virgin Blue To Seek Immunity - Aviation Week

Delta and Virgin Blue To Seek ImmunityAviation WeekThe Virgin Blue Airlines Group includes Virgin Blue, V Australia, Pacific Blue and Polynesian Blue. Even in advance of approval for a joint venture, ...

Business Friday - Australia.TO

Australia.TOBusiness FridayAustralia.TO... to share flight codes on the Australia to Los Angeles route, allowing Virgin's trans-pacific carrier V Australia to offer onward connections from LA. ...

V Australia to offer limo transfers for business class guests - e-Travel Blackboard (press release)

V Australia to offer limo transfers for business class guestse-Travel Blackboard (press release)Pioneered by V Australia's sister airline, Virgin Atlantic, limo transfers to and from the airport provide travellers with a convenient, comfortable and ...

The crazy Tweet competition - SmartCompany.com.au

The crazy Tweet competitionSmartCompany.com.auThe team who wins the challenge will receive a "Round the World" ticket with V Australia and Virgin Atlantic. V Australia has said the competition was ...

Virgin, Delta Team on Pacific Route - Wall Street Journal

Holiday hypermarketVirgin, Delta Team on Pacific RouteWall Street JournalVirgin Blue isn't planning any other alliances, despite speculation of tie-ups with others, he said. Mr. Godfrey said V Australia, Virgin Blue's long-haul ...Virgin Blue Group Joint Venture. At last a challenge to Qantas?Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription)Virgin Blue Seek Pact, Anti-Trust ImmunityCNNMoney.comMelbourne Herald SunThe Australian -ASIATravelTips.com -Stuff.co.nz

Virgin, Delta Team on Pacific Route - Wall Street Journal

Holiday hypermarketVirgin, Delta Team on Pacific RouteWall Street JournalVirgin Blue isn't planning any other alliances, despite speculation of tie-ups with others, he said. Mr. Godfrey said V Australia, Virgin Blue's long-haul ...Virgin Blue Group Joint Venture. At last a challenge to Qantas?Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription)Virgin Blue Seek Pact, Anti-Trust ImmunityCNNMoney.comMelbourne Herald SunThe Australian -SpiceNews -The Australian

Delta, Virgin Blue seek alliance on flights to Australia - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Delta, Virgin Blue seek alliance on flights to AustraliaAtlanta Journal ConstitutionVirgin Blue Group carrier V Australia also operates daily nonstop Los Angeles-Sydney flights as well as thrice-weekly Los Angeles-Brisbane flights, ...

Boeing Super Hornets unveiled in St Louis - The Australian

Boeing Super Hornets unveiled in St LouisThe AustralianV AUSTRALIA passengers can earn frequent flyer points on Virgin Atlantic, under a reciprocal agreement for Velocity members and Flying Club members to earn ...

Regulators to run rule over Virgin's trans-Pacific tie-up with Delta - Sydney Morning Herald

Regulators to run rule over Virgin's trans-Pacific tie-up with DeltaSydney Morning HeraldThe planned deal would allow Virgin's long-haul carrier, V Australia, and Delta to schedule flights throughout the day rather than have their aircraft ...

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V Australia Offers Free Limousine Transfers - SpiceNews

V Australia

Offers Free Limousine Transfers

SpiceNews

Following the lead of sister airline

Virgin

Atlantic,

V Australia

is set to become the latest airline – and the first from Australia – to

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Delta and Virgin Blue to form JV - Flightglobal

Delta and Virgin Blue to form JVFlightglobalV Australia, a unit of Virgin Blue, also operates daily Boeing 777 services on the Los-Angeles Sydney route as well as three flights weekly on the ...

Virgin Blue and Delta team up on Pacific route - Sydney Morning Herald

Virgin Blue and Delta team up on Pacific routeSydney Morning HeraldThe planned agreement will allow Delta and Virgin's long-haul carrier, V Australia, to schedule flights throughout the day rather than have their aircraft ...

Virgin Blue and Delta team up on Pacific route - WA today

Virgin Blue and Delta team up on Pacific routeWA todayThe planned agreement will allow Delta and Virgin's long-haul carrier, V Australia, to schedule flights throughout the day rather than have their aircraft ...

Virgin Blue and Delta team up on Pacific route - WA today

Virgin Blue and Delta team up on Pacific routeWA todayThe planned agreement will allow Delta and Virgin's long-haul carrier, V Australia, to schedule flights throughout the day rather than have their aircraft ...

Virgin Blue and Delta team up on Pacific route - Brisbane Times

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Blue and Delta team up on Pacific route

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Los Angeles challenge for twittering Aussie trio - NEWS.com.au

JauntedLos Angeles challenge for twittering Aussie trioNEWS.com.auThose who complete the challenge will win a “Round the World” ticket with V Australia and Virgin Atlantic. V Australia says the campaign was inspired by ...Virgin trip around the worldDigital Media - AustralasiaJaunted...e-Travel Blackboard (press release)

Los Angeles challenge for twittering Aussie trio - NEWS.com.au

Jaunted

Los Angeles challenge for twittering Aussie trio

NEWS.com.au

Those who complete the challenge will win a “Round the World” ticket with

V Australia

and

Virgin

Atlantic.

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says the campaign was inspired by

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Tweet Every Minute For 3 Days in LA To Win A Round-The-World Trip

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Virgin Blue plans JV with Delta Air Lines - Business Spectator

Virgin Blue plans JV with Delta Air LinesBusiness SpectatorVirgin Blue Group airline, V Australia, operates a daily non-stop Boeing 777 service between Los Angeles and Sydney, and service three times weekly between ...

Virgin and Delta plan joint venture - Sydney Morning Herald

Virgin and Delta plan joint ventureSydney Morning HeraldVirgin Blue's international offshoot, V Australia, also operates a daily, non-stop service between Los Angeles and Sydney, and services three times a week ...

Trans-Pacific price war a bonanza for airline travellers - Sydney Morning Herald

Trans-Pacific price war a bonanza for airline travellers

Sydney Morning Herald

Unfortunately, it can't use the

Virgin

name because Singapore Airlines, an investor in its trans-Atlantic service,

Virgin

Atlantic, forbids it.

V Australia

...

Tweet a minute in LA to win Virgin trip around the world - Digital Media - Australasia

Tweet a minute in LA to win

Virgin

trip around the world

Digital Media - Australasia

V Australia

,

Virgin

Blue's international airline, has launched a campaign to promote Los Angeles as a short-break destination for Australians.

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Outlook for major sectors - Brisbane Times

Outlook for major sectors

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...

airfares and the start-up costs of its long-haul carrier,

V Australia

. Macquarie Equities is forecasting

Virgin

to post aa $152 million full-year loss,

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V Australia all a Twitter - micebtn

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all a Twitter

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Blue Group general manager-Marketing, Michelle Lee, said: “This is particularly exciting for us as it's our first big campaign with Twitter,

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Big deals Down Under, where summer is winter - Seattle Times

Big deals Down Under, where summer is winter

Seattle Times

And

V Australia

, the new airline from Richard Branson's

Virgin

Blue Group, started flying earlier this year from Los Angeles to Sydney and Brisbane.

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Fare war - two new carriers crowd out the skies - Brisbane Times

Fare war - two new carriers crowd out the skiesBrisbane TimesLikewise, V Australia will pull Virgin firmly into the red this year. UBS analysts believe one of the four trans-Pacific carriers might not last the ...CNNMoney.comAFP

Fare war - two new carriers crowd out the skies - Brisbane Times

Fare war - two new carriers crowd out the skiesBrisbane TimesLikewise, V Australia will pull Virgin firmly into the red this year. UBS analysts believe one of the four trans-Pacific carriers might not last the ...CNNMoney.comAFP

Fare war - two new carriers crowd out the skies - Sydney Morning Herald

Fare war - two new carriers crowd out the skies

Sydney Morning Herald

Likewise,

V Australia

will pull

Virgin

firmly into the red this year. UBS analysts believe one of the four trans-Pacific carriers might not last the

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