Challenger on S Africa routeSydney Morning HeraldAnother of Qantas's most profitable routes will turn into a battleground for passengers when Virgin Blue's offshoot, V Australia, begins direct flights ...and more »
Virgin chief ready for take-off as he leave trhe airline he foundedThe AustralianHe also rejects criticism of the decision to start V Australia. While he concedes a strike at Boeing and the global financial crisis meant it started life ...and more »
Stuff.co.nzAltitude aims high with inside jobsStuff.co.nzVirgin Blue's long-haul offshoot V Australia called on Altitude to design an inflight bar for its Boeing 777, complete with stools. ...and more »
Intense Fiji competition hits yielde-Travel Blackboard (press release)The guys at V Australia, Pacific Blue and Virgin Blue do not make these decisions lightly analyzing every single aspect in great depth and while it may seem ...
V Australia gives back some Fiji rights to Pacific BlueFiji Sun NewsIt comes amidst intense competition on Australia-Fiji routes between the Australian Virgin and Qantas groups and Fiji national carrier Air Pacific. ...and more »
Sydney Morning HeraldVirgin Blue back in blackSydney Morning HeraldV Australia posted a loss of $39 million in the half, but Mr Godfrey said he was confident it would become profitable by about August - 18 months after it ...Virgin follows Qantas on cautious outlookThe AustralianVirgin Blue's better-than-expected profitability in 1HFY2010; Expects tougher ...Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription)Virgin Blue profit soars as chief Brett Godfrey takes offCourier MailTrading Room -Crikey (blog) -TopNews United Statesall 89 news articles »
Brisbane TimesVirgin follows Qantas on cautious outlookThe AustralianVirgin operates a domestic carrier, two short-haul international carriers and a long-haul international airline, V Australia, which commenced flights to the ...Virgin Blue celebrates half-year profit with commitment for 50 737sATWOnlineVirgin Blue back in blackSydney Morning HeraldVirgin Blue's better-than-expected profitability in 1HFY2010; Expects tougher ...Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription)Gerson Lehrman Group -Courier Mail -Trading Roomall 98 news articles »
Virgin Blue returns to profitabilityThe Australian... poorer half in the year," Virgin Blue said. "Guidance previously given that V Australia would be profitable within 18 months of launch remains valid. ...
Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription)US LCC employment levels stable, but overall airline employment falls to 17 ...Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription)... Virgin Blue's shares gained 4.0%, on the same day the International Air Services Commission confirmed it received an application from V Australia ...
V Australia gives back Fiji rights to Pacific Bluee-Travel Blackboard (press release)After a tug-of-war between Virgin Group and Qantas Group over air rights between Australia and Fiji, the Australian government decided to make the two ...
Unions join forces against V AustraliaThe AustralianA spokeswoman for Virgin Blue confirmed that the FAAA had raised a concern with management and said V Australia had responded. ...
Health scare for Primary as shares slumpSydney Morning HeraldVirgin Blue's long-haul offshoot, V Australia, is awaiting a ruling from US authorities on its planned tie-up with Delta Air Lines. Under the proposed deal, ...Hopes raised for Virgin Blue allianceSydney Morning Heraldall 13 news articles »
Virgin Blue handed boost in bid for Delta tie-upSydney Morning HeraldVirgin Blue's long-haul offshoot, V Australia, is awaiting a ruling from US authorities on its planned tie-up with Delta Air Lines. Under the proposed deal, ...and more »
Bigger and Better - DMS 2010 Annual Workshopse-Travel Blackboard (press release)... travel prizes offered courtesy of South African Airways, Emirates, Thai Airways, V Australia, Virgin Atlantic, Malaysia Airlines and Cathay Pacific.
San Francisco Airport the new US gatewayNEWS.com.auAnd it's possible V Australia will fly there in the next few years as well as Los Angeles. Overall though the airport believes there has been a lack of ...and more »
Plane seat safety tests fakedABC OnlineBut concerns also stretch to Australia, where some planes belonging to the new international arm of Virgin Blue, V Australia, may also be affected. ...and more »
Tales of a new sea saltThe AustralianIn flying terms, Mangan is referring to his association with Virgin America's first-class services and V Australia's business-class menus between Sydney and ...and more »
First Edition Cycling News, Wednesday, February 10, 2010Cyclingnews.com“We'll be watching them closely to see if they can come with us [in Fly V Australia] in 2011.†Virgin Blue-RBS Morgans roster for 2010: Michael Freiberg, ...
ReutersJapan Air sticks with Qantas in oneworldSydney Morning HeraldVirgin Blue has previously mooted the possibility of its long-haul offshoot, V Australia, flying to Haneda Airport in Tokyo.Qantas relieved as Japan Airlines decides to stay in oneworld campSydney Morning Heraldall 844 news articles »
Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription)Virgin Blue outlook improves; Norwegian yields slump in Jan-2010, US traffic ...Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription)Virgin Blue (shares up 2.7%) was upgraded by Goldman Sachs JB and RBS, following the carrier's earnings revision last week. Goldman Sachs has revised its ...
PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - Feb 9Reuters UKAirline Virgin Blue's (VBA.AX) international carrier, V Australia, marks its first anniversary today, after launching itself as the global financial crisis ...and more »
VBA UpgradedInternational Business Times AustraliaBy Aireview Virgin Blue's earnings upgrade last week won upgrades yesterday from two leading investment banks and brokers. In a statement, the airline said ...
Virgin flags profit turnaroundSydney Morning HeraldIt was made especially difficult by the launch of its long-haul offshoot, V Australia, at the height of the global financial crisis. ...and more »
Phuket News by phuketindex.com (blog)Indigo Pearl Phuket & V Australia charity auction for Phuket Sunshine VillagePhuket News by phuketindex.com (blog)Indigo Pearl Phuket and the Virgin Blue Group of Airlines have teamed up during the inaugural flights of V.Australia and Pacific Blue (international ...
You have to give it to Brett and the team at Virgin Bluee-Travel Blackboard (press release)... along with significantly improved business on V Australia's Pacific route. Virgin Blue today have provided a note of caution though, related to the pace ...
Tourism team off to Las VegasThe Cairns PostV Australia is offering return flights from Los Angeles to Sydney, internal flights to Cairns on Virgin Blue, four nights accommodation in Sydney and three ...
micebtnThe sun sinks lower on the BA empireCrikey (blog)It is reasonable to speculate that before the extended JSA expires that Virgin Blue's V Australia entity will enter the kangaroo routes too in some form or ...Spring back in kangaroo route's hopSydney Morning Heraldall 13 news articles »
Virgin Atlantic Announce Benefits for Frequent Flyers With V Australia and ...PR Newswire (press release)... that Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold and Silver Cardmembers will now be able to receive additional benefits when flying on V Australia and Virgin Blue. ...Virgin Atlantic Announce Benefits for Frequent Flyers With V Australia and ...FOXBusinessall 8 news articles »
China emerges as first-class airline backerHerald SunCHINA is flexing its growing industrial strength by becoming a ready source of funds for Qantas, Virgin Blue and a host of major European and US airlines. ...and more »
Qantas Cuts First Class Services On Key RoutesGerson Lehrman Group... there is no guarantee that it can attract enough passengers to fill it, particularly when V Australia, Virgin Blue, Tiger Airways and its own offspring, ...and more »
ATW Daily NewsATWOnlineVirgin Blue CEO Brett Godfrey watered down speculation raised in Australia that the airline may join SkyTeam. In a US Dept. of Transportation filing related ...and more »