November 2009

Qantas hopes to make price rises stick - Sydney Morning Herald

Qantas hopes to make price rises stickSydney Morning Herald... which this year turned from a duopoly between Qantas and United Airlines into a four-way contest after the entry of Virgin Blue's offshoot, V Australia, ...and more »

V Australia launches Melbourne operation - Aviation Record

Los Angeles Times (blog)V Australia launches Melbourne operationAviation RecordBy Honey @ 6:07 PM :: 141 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Top Story V Australia, Virgin Blue's three-class long-haul international airline, will turn its focus to ...V Australia launches third Aussie destination from LAPeanuts! Low Cost Airline NewsV Australia launches LAX-Melbourne flights; book sale fares by Dec. 1Los Angeles Times (blog)all 5 news articles »

V Australia launches LAX-Melbourne flights; book sale fares by Dec. 1 - Los Angeles Times (blog)

Los Angeles Times (blog)V Australia launches LAX-Melbourne flights; book sale fares by Dec. 1Los Angeles Times (blog)V Australia, a Virgin Blue Group airline, today begins nonstop services from Los Angeles to Melbourne. This is its third Australia city reachable nonstop ...and more »

MediaWATCH: UN Alarm at Fresh Drug Menace - Phuketwan

MediaWATCH: UN Alarm at Fresh Drug MenacePhuketwanThe long-haul service of V Australia will receive a fourth Boeing 777 in November, with plans for service to expand to five new destinations including ...and more »

Market Commentary | Stock Market News - IG Markets CFD Trading

Market Commentary | Stock Market NewsIG Markets CFD TradingVirgin Blue – In a report from Credit Suisse, the broker upped Virgin Blue's target price from $0.55 to $0.76 after upgrading earnings forecasts 17% on ...and more »

rebound puts Virgin in profit - The Australian

rebound puts Virgin in profitThe AustralianExecutives also say that, despite initial setbacks with V Australia due to a Boeing strike and the global financial crisis, the long-haul carrier has been ...Clearing skies for Virgin BlueSydney Morning HeraldVirgin Blue flies back into blackCrikeyVirgin Blue Expects Return To Profit In FY10Wall Street JournalNinemsnall 61 news articles »

V Australia Heads To Phuket - SpiceNews

V Australia Heads To PhuketSpiceNewsIn the usual Virgin flamboyance, the launch flight on Sunday (Nov 22) was attended by celebrities and dignitaries, including Peter Morrissey, Layne Beachley ...

Direct flights from Australia to Phuket - Phuket News by phuketindex.com (blog)

Direct flights from Australia to PhuketPhuket News by phuketindex.com (blog)Bangornrat Shinaprayoon unveiled that the low fare Virgin Blue Group, V Australia & Pacific Blue, from Australia's three major cities will fly directly to ...

Sydney Airport traffic boosted by tourists - eTurboNews

Sydney Airport traffic boosted by touristseTurboNewsThe trans-Pacific route between Australia and the US has become one of the most competitive this year after Virgin Blue's long-haul carrier, V Australia, ...and more »

V Runs from Brisbane Plus Visa Runs to Hong Kong - Phuketwan

V Runs from Brisbane Plus Visa Runs to Hong KongPhuketwanTHE INAUGURAL flight by V Australia, Virgin Blue's premium long-haul airline, was due to land on Phuket on Sunday ...V Australia Spreads Its Wings to Thailand First Flights Between Brisbane ...e-Travel Blackboard (press release)all 4 news articles »

V Australia takes off to Thailand - Aviation Record

V Australia takes off to ThailandAviation RecordV Australia, Virgin Blue's premium long-haul airline, will take off from Brisbane International Airport at 10am on Sunday November 22 on its inaugural ...V Runs from Brisbane Plus Visa Runs to Hong KongPhuketwanall 3 news articles »

Sydney Airport traffic boosted by tourists - Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Airport traffic boosted by touristsSydney Morning HeraldThe trans-Pacific route between Australia and the US has become one of the most competitive this year after Virgin Blue's long-haul carrier, V Australia, ...and more »

Virgin to fly above global warming clouds - Courier Mail

Brisbane TimesVirgin to fly above global warming cloudsCourier MailMr Godfrey would not comment yesterday on how the airline, or its new V Australia subsidiary, had fared since July 1 but said details would be revealed at ...'Something is wrong': Virgin chief hopes airfares will riseThe Ageall 27 news articles »

EyeforTravel discusses the social media phenomena - e-Travel Blackboard (press release)

EyeforTravel discusses the social media phenomenae-Travel Blackboard (press release)Michael Betteridge, Manager Retail and Partnership Marketing for Virgin Blue presented V Australia's first Twitter campaign, '4320:LA. ...

Virgin Blue Airlines Group Supports Mardi Gras - SpiceNews

Virgin Blue Airlines Group Supports Mardi GrasSpiceNewsVirgin Blue Airlines group includes new long-haul international airline V Australia, long-time New Mardi Gras supporter Virgin Blue and sister airline ...and more »

Incident: V Australia B773 near Hawaii on Nov 13th 2009, unborn in a hurry - The Aviation Herald

Incident: V Australia B773 near Hawaii on Nov 13th 2009, unborn in a hurryThe Aviation HeraldVirgin Blue, parent company of V Australia, reported, that 2 doctors on board and the cabin crew leader assisted in the birth of the little girl, ...

Air price war looms - Fiji Times

Air price war loomsFiji TimesV Australia is a full service airline of Virgin Blue Airlines. Questions sent to V Australia regarding their inaugural flight to Fiji on December 18 remain ...

Pacific Blue Inaugurates Phuket Flights - SpiceNews

Phuket News by phuketindex.com (blog)Pacific Blue Inaugurates Phuket FlightsSpiceNews... services from the Virgin Blue Airlines Group to the resort town. In late November, sister airline V Australia commences direct Brisbane-Phuket flights, ...V Australia Opens for Business in ThailandASIATravelTips.comall 5 news articles »

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Announces Dates; Gets New Sponsors - Travel Agent

Travel AgentSydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Announces Dates; Gets New SponsorsTravel AgentVirgin Blue Airlines group includes new long-haul international airline V Australia, long-time New Mardi Gras supporter Virgin Blue and sister airline ...

Virgin plug for South Africa fails to impress - Stuff.co.nz

Virgin plug for South Africa fails to impressStuff.co.nzV Australia's website showed return fares during the actual tournament, from June 11 to July 11, cost between $3000 and $3800. ...and more »

V Australia Opens for Business in Thailand - ASIATravelTips.com

V Australia Opens for Business in ThailandASIATravelTips.comVirgin Blue Airlines Group Chief Executive, Mr Brett Godfrey, said, “We are delighted to add Thailand to our growing network and we look forward to bringing ...and more »

Plain food for planes courtesy of celeb chef: AUS - Food Week

Food WeekPlain food for planes courtesy of celeb chef: AUSFood Week... to expand - in 2007 he started planning meals for Virgin America's business class passengers and earlier this year, V Australia got a Mangan menu. ...What the weekend papers saidAustralian Hospitality Magazineall 2 news articles »

Revival of Macarena no dance of the desperate, says Pacific Blue boss - New Zealand Herald

New Zealand HeraldRevival of Macarena no dance of the desperate, says Pacific Blue bossNew Zealand HeraldThe airline's parent, Virgin Australia, began an ambitious Sydney-Los Angeles service earlier this year and V Australia is promoting cut-price connecting ...

V Australia, Virgin Blue and Pacific Blue sign up to support new Mardi Gras - Breaking Travel News

V Australia, Virgin Blue and Pacific Blue sign up to support new Mardi GrasBreaking Travel NewsVirgin Blue Airlines group includes brand new long haul international airline V Australia, long time New Mardi Gras supporter Virgin Blue and sister airline ...and more »

Virgin inks Mardi Gras deal - micebtn

micebtnVirgin inks Mardi Gras dealmicebtnAustralia's Virgin Blue Airlines Group – comprising the international carrier V Australia, plus Virgin Blue and Pacific Blue - has inked a four-year ...V Australia, Virgin Blue and Pacific Blue Sign up to Support New Mardi GrasPR Newswire (press release)all 10 news articles »

V Australia, Virgin Blue and Pacific Blue Sign up to Support New Mardi Gras - Earthtimes (press release)

micebtnV Australia, Virgin Blue and Pacific Blue Sign up to Support New Mardi GrasEarthtimes (press release)Virgin Blue Airlines group includes brand new long haul international airline V Australia, long time New Mardi Gras supporter Virgin Blue and sister airline ...Virgin inks Mardi Gras dealmicebtnall 6 news articles »

Qantas offer to help JAL - Herald Sun

Qantas offer to help JALHerald SunDelta has recently developed ties with Brisbane-based Virgin Blue and its long-haul offshoot V Australia, which is looking to develop new routes through ...and more »

COVER STORY: AIR WAR OVER NADI - Island Business

COVER STORY: AIR WAR OVER NADIIsland Business“The introduction of V Australia will enable the Virgin Blue Group to maintain the competitive pressure which has led to substantially reduced ...

Isabel Hancock joins V Australia as Regional Commercial Manager, Southern Africa - Travel Wires

Isabel Hancock joins V Australia as Regional Commercial Manager, Southern AfricaTravel WiresV Australia, Sir Richard Branson's new boutique long-haul airline, is pleased to announce the appointment of Isabel Hancock as its Regional Commercial ...

Sale fares promote new V Australia services from NZ to Los Angeles ... - Peanuts! Low Cost Airline News

Sale fares promote new V Australia services from NZ to Los Angeles ...Peanuts! Low Cost Airline NewsVirgin Blue Group's newest international airline, luxury carrier V Australia, is promoting sale fares in the New Zealand market to celebrate the launch of ...

Delta-Virgin Blue and global alliances. Joint venture is found to have public ... - Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscripti

Delta-Virgin Blue and global alliances. Joint venture is found to have public ...Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription)Delta and Virgin Blue Group (whose V Australia subsidiary operates between the US and Australia) filed in July for anti-trust immunity for a passenger and ...

Britney Spears Is A Virgin Girl For Her Australia Tour - Jaunted

Sydney Morning HeraldBritney Spears Is A Virgin Girl For Her Australia TourJauntedbritbrit is currently playing to somewhat sold-out crowds around Australia on the Down Under portion of her "Circus" tour, and V Australia was chosen as the ...V Australia Chosen as Official Airline for Britney Spears Tour of AustraliaASIATravelTips.comall 723 news articles »

Virgin vs. Virgin Blue: Naming rights dispute to be resolved - e-Travel Blackboard (press release)

Virgin vs. Virgin Blue: Naming rights dispute to be resolvede-Travel Blackboard (press release)For nearly two years, the two companies have been in negotiations about whether Virgin Blue has the rights to put the V Australia brand, the name of its ...and more »

V Australia to order Boeing 777-200LRs - Seattle Post Intelligencer

V Australia to order Boeing 777-200LRsSeattle Post IntelligencerThe subsidiary of Virgin Blue is also expected to order Boeing 737-800s and 737-900 ERs. The order is likely to be disclosed at the upcoming Dubai Air Show. ...and more »

Incorrect if not fanciful reporting about Virgin Blue - Crikey

Incorrect if not fanciful reporting about Virgin BlueCrikeyThere were no V Australia personnel present and B777s were not on the agenda. We have also not expanded our B777-300ER order which has three remaining ...

Frequent flyer: Richard Branson - The Age

Brisbane TimesFrequent flyer: Richard BransonThe AgeI'm based in Necker (Branson's private island in the British Virgin Islands) but spend at least six months travelling each year promoting the Virgin ...Branson and Virgin Blue battle over nameWA todayFrequent flyer: Richard BransonWA todayall 8 news articles »

V Australia eyeing more 777s for JFK, LHR service - ATWOnline

V Australia eyeing more 777s for JFK, LHR serviceATWOnlineV Australia, the international arm of Virgin Blue, is understood to be close to announcing an order for 777-200lrs for new nonstop Sydney-New York JFK and ...

V Australia launches Los Angeles, Phuket and Johannesburg Promotion - ASIATravelTips.com

The AgeV Australia launches Los Angeles, Phuket and Johannesburg PromotionASIATravelTips.comAll fares on the new services will earn points on the Velocity rewards program, which can be redeemed on V Australia, Virgin Blue, Pacific Blue, ...Frequent flyer: Richard BransonThe Ageall 9 news articles »

Virgin family feud close to resolution - WA today

Virgin family feud close to resolutionWA todayThe two have been in ''negotiations'' for nearly two years about whether Virgin Blue has the rights to slap the V Australia brand, the name of its ...and more »

Back by the next flight? - The Australian

Back by the next flight?The AustralianUnless you're V Australia; Virgin Blue's international arm rolled out the exclamation marks yesterday in a press release headed "V Australia offers $199* ...

Fiji crisis scares Aussie blue chips - NEWS.com.au

Fiji crisis scares Aussie blue chipsNEWS.com.auThe draft agreement, due to have been signed off this week, allocated Virgin-owned V Australia the right to offer 907 return seats each week on flights ...and more »

New airline offers cut-price tickets from Wellington to Phuket - Scoop.co.nz (press release)

New airline offers cut-price tickets from Wellington to PhuketScoop.co.nz (press release)All fares on the new services will earn points on the award-winning Velocity rewards program, which can be redeemed on V Australia, Virgin Blue, ...

SAA warns V Australia about South Africa - e-Travel Blackboard (press release)

SAA warns V Australia about South Africae-Travel Blackboard (press release)Krause then added that V Australia's move to fly from Melbourne to South Africa was understandable as Victoria has a large population. Virgin Blue Airlines ...

V Australia Chosen as Official Airline for Britney Spears Tour of Australia - ASIATravelTips.com

V Australia Chosen as Official Airline for Britney Spears Tour of AustraliaASIATravelTips.comV Australia's sister airline, the domestic carrier Virgin Blue will be flying the Circus Tour team between capital cities. The airline also recently ...and more »

New Competition Threatens Fiji Airline - Wall Street Journal

VoxyNew Competition Threatens Fiji AirlineWall Street JournalVirgin Blue already flies Australia-Fiji routes through its Pacific Blue subsidiary, but V Australia will replace Pacific Blue on these routes, using larger ...Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) - CAPA Media Hotline - 04 November 2009DeHavilland (press release) (subscription)all 12 news articles »

Australia Invites Young People to Come Out and Play and Work and Then Play ... - Reuters

Australia Invites Young People to Come Out and Play and Work and Then Play ...Reuters"Young people have a special affinity towards the Virgin brand and V Australia is no exception. The Australiana style journey begins the minute our Guests ...and more »

Anxious airlines agonise over alliances - The Age

Anxious airlines agonise over alliancesThe AgeCloser to home, Virgin Blue this week gained a much-needed boost after the competition watchdog gave tentative approval for it pursuing a joint venture with ...and more »

Cheap US fares likely to end as Virgin, Delta tie-up approved - Sydney Morning Herald

CrikeyCheap US fares likely to end as Virgin, Delta tie-up approvedSydney Morning HeraldReleasing the draft approval yesterday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said the entry of Virgin's long-haul airline, V Australia, ...Carbon scheme's high cost for airlinesThe AustralianVirgin Blue, Delta approved for US routeBrisbane TimesQantas Airways Disputes Govt Claims On Fiji Route DecisionWall Street JournalThe Daily Deal -Avionews -Crikeyall 71 news articles »

Qantas flying low in bumpy weather - Sydney Morning Herald

Qantas flying low in bumpy weatherSydney Morning Herald... Commission last month effectively split the last remaining share of seats on the route between Jetstar and Virgin Blue's long-haul airline, V Australia. ...and more »

Qantas Airways Disputes Govt Claims On Fiji Route Decision - Wall Street Journal

CrikeyQantas Airways Disputes Govt Claims On Fiji Route DecisionWall Street JournalAustralia's International Air Services Commission last month said it had allocated 907 seats a week to Virgin Blue's V Australia and 852 seats to Qantas on ...Australian authority approves joint-venture between Delta Airlines and Virgin BlueAvionewsDelta-Virgin Blue JV gets initial OKThe Daily Deal'Delta V' trans Pacific deal gets closerCrikeyWA today -NEWS.com.au -etravelblackboard.usall 71 news articles »

Virgin faces challenge on African route - Brisbane Times

Virgin faces challenge on African routeBrisbane TimesSOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS has warned Virgin's long-haul offshoot, V Australia, that it could face an uphill battle to turn a profit on the Australia-South ...and more »