December 2009

Fly VAustralia Unveils 2010 Roster - Daily Peloton

Fly VAustralia Unveils 2010 RosterDaily PelotonFly V Australia's roster for 2010 is loaded top to bottom with talent that stands ready to tackle an international racing schedule. With Sponsor Virgin ...and more »

Security changes will not deter Aussie travellers to US - Trading Room

Security changes will not deter Aussie travellers to USTrading RoomVirgin Blue, whose overseas arm V Australia launched in February flying between Sydney and Los Angeles, also reported no change to forward bookings. ...

First Edition Cycling News, Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - Cyclingnews.com

First Edition Cycling News, Wednesday, December 30, 2009Cyclingnews.com“We commenced working with Virgin Blue in 2008 and to have their backing for a further two years creates a four year partnership, we look forward to ...

US relaxes restrictions on passenger cabin movement - Sydney Morning Herald

US relaxes restrictions on passenger cabin movementSydney Morning HeraldA spokesman for V Australia owner Virgin Blue did not respond to a request for comment. A failed terrorist attack on Northwest Airlines flight 253 from ...and more »

US tightens airline security after botched terror attack - Sydney Morning Herald

US tightens airline security after botched terror attackSydney Morning HeraldAt Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane airports, Qantas and V Australia (Virgin Blue International) have put on extra security staff until at least Wednesday (US ...and more »

Security crackdown on flights to US - NEWS.com.au

Security crackdown on flights to USNEWS.com.auA spokesman for Virgin Blue Airlines Group, which operates V Australia to the US, said the changes should not affect departure times. ...and more »

US tightens airline security after botched terror attack - The Age

CBC.caUS tightens airline security after botched terror attackThe AgeAt Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane airports, Qantas and V Australia (Virgin Blue International) have put on extra security staff until at least Wednesday (US ...US air terror attempt tightens securitySydney Morning Heraldall 4,710 news articles »

Virgin Blue reducing domestic capacity at a faster rate than Qantas; Allegiant ... - Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscript

Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription)Virgin Blue reducing domestic capacity at a faster rate than Qantas; Allegiant ...Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription)Virgin Blue, which late last month upgraded its FY2010 outlook from 'breakeven' to 'profitability', reported a 0.5% increase in passenger numbers in ...

V Australia Inaugurates Fiji Services - SpiceNews

V Australia Inaugurates Fiji ServicesSpiceNewsTourism to Fiji received a massive boost last Friday (Dec 18), when Virgin Blue's long-haul international airline V Australia inaugurated ...

Virgin eyes greater capacity - The Australian

TheBull.com.auVirgin eyes greater capacityThe AustralianInternational passenger numbers were 30.9 per cent higher than the previous November, thanks largely to V Australia, and load factors rose 2.2 per cent from ...Virgin Blue passengers rise in NovemberSydney Morning HeraldVirgin Blue Says Total November Traffic Up 0.5% On YearWall Street Journalall 63 news articles »

Source: The Australian - The Australian

TheBull.com.auSource: The AustralianThe AustralianVIRGIN Blue's domestic passenger numbers dropped 3.1 per cent in November as the airline continued to keep a tight rein on capacity. ...Virgin Blue Says Total November Traffic Up 0.5% On YearWall Street JournalVirgin Blue passengers rise in NovemberSydney Morning Heraldall 84 news articles »

Stephen Bartholomeusz No Tiger in the tank - Business Spectator

Stephen Bartholomeusz No Tiger in the tankBusiness SpectatorVirgin Blue – which has been focused on maximising the profitability of its domestic business to offset the heavy start-up and operating losses from ...and more »

V Australia - 5 Star Luxury to Fiji! - e-Travel Blackboard (press release)

JauntedV Australia - 5 Star Luxury to Fiji!e-Travel Blackboard (press release)This morning at 8.10am Virgin Blue Airline Group's premium long-haul airline, V Australia, will take off with a full Guest load on its inaugural flight from ...Airline war beginsFijivillageall 179 news articles »

V Australia, Delta join hands - Aviation Record

ABC OnlineV Australia, Delta join handsAviation RecordVirgin Blue Airlines Group's new boutique international long-haul airline V Australia and the world's largest airline, Delta Air Lines, have announced that ...V Australia agrees key deal with DeltaThe AustralianDelta Virgin codeshare flights starting soonBizjournals.comV Australia/Delta tie closer with frequent flier and codeshare mergee-Travel Blackboard (press release)Travel Daily UK -Gadling (blog) -BNETall 192 news articles »

BREAKFAST DEALS: The future of retail - Business Spectator

BREAKFAST DEALS: The future of retailBusiness SpectatorThere might be competition for investors too: the government has flagged it might lift the 49 per cent foreign ownership cap on Virgin Blue's V Australia. ...and more »

Rudd gives Singapore Air hope for Pacific route - Sydney Morning Herald

Rudd gives Singapore Air hope for Pacific routeSydney Morning Herald... Airlines getting the right to fly on the highly competitive Australia-US route once Virgin Blue's long-haul carrier, V Australia, becomes established. ...SIA urges clear schedule for liberalising trans-Pacific routeBusiness Times (subscription)Singapore edges closer to trans-Pacific rightsSydney Morning Heraldall 27 news articles »

BREAKFAST DEALS: Banks held to account - Business Spectator

BREAKFAST DEALS: Banks held to accountBusiness SpectatorInteresting times at national carrier Qantas: the ACCC has cleared the JV between Virgin Blue's V Australia and Delta Airlines on the trans-Pacific route, ...and more »

The Good, the “Brand” and the Ugly of 2009 - SmartCompany.com.au

The Good, the “Brand” and the Ugly of 2009SmartCompany.com.au3 V Australia. By expanding Virgin Airways further around the globe, Branson and his cohorts get a brand fantastic. Anytime a little competition comes to ...

V Australia agrees key deal with Delta - The Australian

ABC OnlineV Australia agrees key deal with DeltaThe AustralianVirgin Blue chief executive Brett Godfrey said passengers could now seamlessly book V Australia and Delta flights from their origin port in either the US of ...Delta Virgin codeshare flights starting soonBizjournals.comV Australia and Delta pen FFP, codeshare dealsTravel Daily UKV Australia/Delta tie closer with frequent flier and codeshare mergee-Travel Blackboard (press release)BNET -GlobalAtlanta -PR Newswire (press release)all 115 news articles »

Delta Virgin codeshare flights starting soon - Bizjournals.com

Delta Virgin codeshare flights starting soonBizjournals.comDelta SkyMiles members can now earn SkyMiles on V Australia and Virgin Blue's domestic airline flights. Delta's BusinessElite customers, Platinum, ...Delta, Virgin Blue Airlines Group Launch Marketing AlliancePR Newswire (press release)Delta, Virgin await US OK after approval by AustraliaFort Wayne Journal Gazetteall 31 news articles »

Airline Livery of the Week: V Australia - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)

Airline Livery of the Week: V AustraliaSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog)Yes, the ones that are "Virgin ______" are easy to tell, but some aren't so easy. V Australia gives a big hint with the big "V".The airline is the "sister" ...and more »

Change is in the air - The Australian

Change is in the airThe Australian... V Australia, ANA, Thai Airways, Air New Zealand, JAL, Scandinavian Airlines and United (all call the class premium economy). Virgin Atlantic, with a ...

The gloves really come off on Fiji - e-Travel Blackboard (press release)

The gloves really come off on Fijie-Travel Blackboard (press release)Because Pacific Blue transferred its Sydney seats to V Australia, when both airlines applied for seats on the route to the IASC, the Virgin Blue Group ...and more »

tick for Virgin-Delta deal - The Australian

Washington Posttick for Virgin-Delta dealThe AustralianV AUSTRALIA moved significantly closer to its joint venture with Delta Air Lines last night after it received final approval from the Australian Competition ...Virgin, Delta get OK for joint ventureHerald SunAustralian regulators OK Delta, Virgin Blue planThe Associated PressACCC clears Delta VCrikey (blog)PR Newswire (press release)all 326 news articles »

Wiggins To Sky - PezCycling News

Wiggins To SkyPezCycling NewsFly V Australia's title sponsor is the international wing of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Blue airlines, and will be entering its second year as a UCI ...and more »

Jetstar plots new routes to growth - Herald Sun

Jetstar plots new routes to growthHerald SunThe airline, which claims to be 15 per cent more profitable than Virgin and 23 per cent ahead of small fry Tiger Airways, said the extra seats would ...and more »

ACMA gears up to allow in-flight mobile phone usage - iTWire

ACMA gears up to allow in-flight mobile phone usageiTWireIn view of the success of the trial and service announcements by Qantas and V Australia [the international airline arm of Virgin Blue], the ACMA is now ...and more »

Virgin tie-up faces delays - Trading Markets (press release)

Virgin tie-up faces delaysTrading Markets (press release)This could prove a major setback to V Australia, the overseas carrier of Australian-listed Virgin Blue. It had sought to strike a deal with Delta Air Lines, ...and more »

Virgin tie-up faces delays - Sydney Morning Herald

Virgin tie-up faces delaysSydney Morning HeraldVIRGIN BLUE's long-haul offshoot, V Australia, could have to wait at least another six months for a ruling from American authorities on its proposed tie-up ...and more »

Jam Session: Richard Branson Talks Airlines, Environment and Kite Surfing in ... - Cheapflights.com

Jam Session: Richard Branson Talks Airlines, Environment and Kite Surfing in ...Cheapflights.comFrom his flagship Virgin Atlantic Airlines and the US-based Virgin America, to the latest VAustralia and upcoming Virgin Galactic "space flights," it seems ...

V-sign for victory - Gold Coast Bulletin News

V-sign for victoryGold Coast Bulletin NewsThis opportunity will no doubt open the doors to future bookings, with airlines in the group -- V Australia, Virgin Blue and Pacific Blue -- now considered ...

Delta and V Australia towards joint venture - Avionews

Delta and V Australia towards joint ventureAvionews(WAPA) - Delta Airlines and V Australia (Virgin Blue) aim to start a code-share agreement on transpacific flights already by mid-next year, as announced by ...

Win a Trip To Richard Bransons Private Reserve - Pedestrian TV

Pedestrian TVWin a Trip To Richard Bransons Private ReservePedestrian TVHow about a week at Sir Richard Branson's Private Game Reserve in South Africa and a flight back on V Australia… with him. Yep thanks to Virgin Mobile you ...

V Australia begins flights to US - SmartCompany.com.au

V Australia begins flights to USSmartCompany.com.auVirgin's long-haul carrier V Australia began its inaugural flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles yesterday, kicking off a regular route that will see it ...

Virgin opens Melbourne-Los Angeles route - Sydney Morning Herald

The AgeVirgin opens Melbourne-Los Angeles routeSydney Morning HeraldUnlike the Virgin Blue domestic airline, Mr Godfrey described V Australia's offering as a "premium long haul service". "We're very grateful for the fact ...V Australia launches Melbourne operationAviation RecordV 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 13 news articles »

Passenger numbers stabilising but stats still shaky for Virgin Group - e-Travel Blackboard (press release)

Passenger numbers stabilising but stats still shaky for Virgin Groupe-Travel Blackboard (press release)Strong capacity growth on international capacity by Virgin Group of 172.9%, including services from Pacific Blue and V Australia, saw traffic lift by 183.3% ...