March 2010

Worst airline? Australians make their choice - Sydney Morning Herald

Brisbane TimesWorst airline? Australians make their choiceSydney Morning HeraldTo the US, new trans-pacific Virgin Group airline V Australia was narrowly edged out for top spot by Singapore Airlines (80 versus 81 overall), ...Australia's favourite airline revealedNEWS.com.auThe best and worst of international carriersAviation RecordAustralians name British Airways as least favoured airline for British journeyComparecarhire.co.ukall 102 news articles »

Worst airline? Australians make their choice - Sydney Morning Herald

Brisbane TimesWorst airline? Australians make their choiceSydney Morning HeraldTo the US, new trans-pacific Virgin Group airline V Australia was narrowly edged out for top spot by Singapore Airlines (80 versus 81 overall), ...The best and worst of international carriersAviation RecordAustralians name British Airways as least favoured airline for British journeyComparecarhire.co.ukall 84 news articles »

Thrifty Announces Virgin Blue Car Rental Partnership - Voxy

Thrifty Announces Virgin Blue Car Rental PartnershipVoxy... and a partnership that will offer guests of Virgin Blue, V Australia and Pacific Blue special rates across all their local and global destinations. ...

Thrifty Announces Virgin Blue Car Rental Partnership - Voxy

Thrifty Announces Virgin Blue Car Rental PartnershipVoxy... today announced the signing of an agreement with the Virgin Blue Airlines Group and a partnership that will offer guests of Virgin Blue, V Australia and ...

V Australia's long-haul burden - Sydney Morning Herald

V Australia's long-haul burdenSydney Morning HeraldV Australia's new air link to Johannesburg comes with 'baggage', writes Clive Dorman. Virgin Blue's long-haul international carrier, V Australia, ...and more »

More proof that Richard Branson is in it for the long haul - Business Day

More proof that Richard Branson is in it for the long haulBusiness DaySIR Richard Branson and Virgin Blue CEO Brett Godfrey have been friends and colleagues for many years and the launch of V Australia's new Johannesburg ...and more »

Virgin Blue-Delta joint-venture inches closer to US decision - Trading Room

Virgin Blue-Delta joint-venture inches closer to US decisionTrading RoomVirgin Blue's international offshoot V Australia made its maiden flight from between Sydney and LA on March 1, 2009. Since then, it has added flights to LA ...and more »

Interview: Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce - Flightglobal

Interview: Qantas chief executive Alan JoyceFlightglobalOn the transpacific routes, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Blue's V Australia now compete with Qantas and United Airlines. Mid-downturn, when capacity was being ...

Qantas adjusts US schedule as demand falls - The Australian

Qantas adjusts US schedule as demand fallsThe AustralianThe move comes as the airline faces increased competition on trans-Pacific routes from US carrier Delta Airlines and Virgin Blue offshoot V Australia. ...and more »

Qantas, S African code share criticised - Sydney Morning Herald

Qantas, S African code share criticisedSydney Morning HeraldNow that Virgin Blue had entered the market, it may make more sense, he said. Virgin Blue's international offshoot, V Australia, commenced direct flights ...and more »

Qantas, S African code share criticised - Sydney Morning Herald

Daily MailQantas, S African code share criticisedSydney Morning HeraldNow that Virgin Blue had entered the market, it may make more sense, he said. Virgin Blue's international offshoot, V Australia, commenced direct flights ...Sir Richard scores Qantas, S. African route code-sharingInternational Business Times Australiaall 14 news articles »

Richard Branson says his Melbourne experience just like The Hangover movie - Herald Sun

Richard Branson says his Melbourne experience just like The Hangover movieHerald SunWednesday night at Werribee Mansion was no exception when the Virgin boss arrived baring his chest and that infamous smile as a witch doctor, surrounded by ...

Classic start in Milan-San Remo - The Australian

Classic start in Milan-San RemoThe AustralianA LITTLE closer to home Virgin Blue and RBS-Morgans emerged as the major backers of a new Brisbane-based development road team under the stewardship of ...and more »

Jonker helps set wheels in motion for Australian Tour de France team - Sydney Morning Herald

Jonker helps set wheels in motion for Australian Tour de France teamSydney Morning HeraldCollectively, as the Virgin Blue RBS Morgans road team that was launched in Brisbane this week, they represent the next step in the push for an Australian ...

Branson's safari party to launch VA's Africa flights - SpiceNews

Branson's safari party to launch VA's Africa flightsSpiceNewsSir Richard Branson has celebrated the launch of V Australia's new Melbourne-Johannesburg flights in true Virgin fashion, by partying up on the inaugural ...and more »

Hard work on road to success for distance cyclist off to Italy - Penrith Star

Hard work on road to success for distance cyclist off to ItalyPenrith StarAs a result, he has been selected for the Virgin Blue RBS Morgans' team, a squad which paves the way to selection in the Fly V Australia pro-cycling team, ...

It's all Swahili to the V Australia PR mill - Sydney Morning Herald

It's all Swahili to the V Australia PR millSydney Morning HeraldBut such sensitivities have never hindered a Virgin launch and, barring the bikini girls, the arrival of V Australia's flights between Melbourne and South ...and more »

United to double Pacific flights - Sydney Morning Herald

United to double Pacific flightsSydney Morning Herald... which has turned from one of the most profitable to a loss-maker for the US airline and Qantas since Virgin Blue's fledging offshoot, V Australia, ...United to fly twice a day across PacificSydney Morning Heraldall 9 news articles »

V Australia marks Jo'burg flight - Aviation Record

V Australia marks Jo'burg flightAviation RecordV Australia's sister airline, domestic carrier Virgin Blue, has readjusted its domestic schedule to ensure seamless and convenient connecting flights from ...Branson's safari party to launch VA's Africa flightsSpiceNewsall 6 news articles »

Airport open - Fiji Times

Airport openFiji TimesVirgin Blue Airlines group manager public affairs Colin Lippiatt said all services between Fiji and Australia for Pacific Blue and V Australia were ...

New routes launched during the last week - anna.aero

anna.aeroNew routes launched during the last weekanna.aeroV Australia's first venture into Africa was celebrated by Chris Woodruff, CEO Melbourne Airport; Lonne Baudinette, cabin crew; Brett Godfrey, CEO Virgin ...

Canada, Australia, Emirates & Etihad: Case study of protectionism vs ... - Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription)

Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription)Canada, Australia, Emirates & Etihad: Case study of protectionism vs ...Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (subscription)... some major differences: Qantas' low cost subsidiary also operates internationally, as does Virgin Blue, under the Pacific Blue and V Australia brands. ...and more »

Tourists take to flight - Fiji Times

Tourists take to flightFiji TimesVirgin Blue Airlines group manager Public Affairs Colin Lippiatt said the weather forced the cancellation of V Australia and Pacific Blue services to and ...

Eden under renovation - Sydney Morning Herald

Eden under renovationSydney Morning HeraldIt is surrounded by pristine tropical reefs and covered with virgin jungle. And there are hundreds of world-class resorts. However, the heart of Fiji's ...and more »

Giant waves as cyclone batters Fiji - Sydney Morning Herald

BBC NewsGiant waves as cyclone batters FijiSydney Morning HeraldQantas, Air Pacific, V Australia and Virgin Blue have all cancelled or postponed flights to Fiji from Brisbane and Sydney. V Australia and Virgin Blue have ...Fiji on guard for cyclone hitThe AustralianAustralian tourists scramble as Fiji braces for 'worst cyclone ever'The Ageall 559 news articles »

Singapore Airlines steps up campaign to enter US route - Sydney Morning Herald

Singapore Airlines steps up campaign to enter US routeSydney Morning HeraldIt wants to allow Virgin Blue's fledging long-haul offshoot, V Australia, to establish itself before allowing foreign airlines to fly the route. ...and more »

High-Altitude, High-End Dining on V Australia - Jaunted

JauntedHigh-Altitude, High-End Dining on V AustraliaJauntedFULL DISCLOSURE: Eric Rosen flew on Virgin Australia courtesy of Tourism Western Australia. His initial ticket was booked for premium economy and the ...

Virgin Blue in bid to re-shuffle its Fiji capacity - Aircargo - Asia Pacific

Virgin Blue in bid to re-shuffle its Fiji capacityAircargo - Asia PacificTHE VIRGIN Blue Group has asked the International Air Services Commission to okay transferring some of its Fiji route capacity from V Australia to Pacific ...

Qantas in a slow, banking turn towards bluer skies - Sydney Morning Herald

Qantas in a slow, banking turn towards bluer skiesSydney Morning HeraldIn an indication the competition shows no sign of easing, Virgin Blue's long-haul offshoot, V Australia, will begin direct flights from Melbourne to ...and more »

Qantas offshoots set for a bumpy flight - Sydney Morning Herald

Qantas offshoots set for a bumpy flightSydney Morning Herald... but a sale of the stake makes sense, with Air Pacific recording losses as it faces assault on two fronts - Virgin Blue's long-haul carrier, V Australia, ...and more »

First Edition Cycling News, Sunday, March 7, 2010 - Cyclingnews.com

First Edition Cycling News, Sunday, March 7, 2010Cyclingnews.comQueensland's Trade Commissioner Peter Beattie directed the evening's festivities starting with presenting dignitaries and VIPs from Virgin Blue V Australia. ...

Big squeeze on at Virgin Blue - Stuff.co.nz

Stuff.co.nzBig squeeze on at Virgin BlueStuff.co.nzThe cheap seats at the back of Virgin Blue planes may be pushed even closer together next year as Australia's second-largest airline moves back into profit ...and more »

New Virgin Blue chief spreads his wings - The Australian

The AgeNew Virgin Blue chief spreads his wingsThe AustralianBoosting earnings at Virgin Blue's trans-Pacific carrier, V Australia, which was launched during the global financial crisis, will be one of his early ...Virgin Blue to put squeeze onSydney Morning HeraldQantas veteran eyes corporate makeover of Virgin Blue's entrepreneurial labelSydney Morning Heraldall 14 news articles »

Melinda Varley Coffee, tea or me? - Business Spectator

Melinda Varley Coffee, tea or me?Business SpectatorNow we've seen a return of the old stereotypes and spearheading the movement is Richard Branson's Virgin airlines business. His UK-based Virgin Atlantic in ...and more »

Visit USA Expo 2010 USA and get to and getting around the USA with V Australia ... - e-Travel Blackboard (press release)

Visit USA Expo 2010 USA and get to and getting around the USA with V Australia ...e-Travel Blackboard (press release)In the past, the Pacific was always a pretty expensive route to fly but all that changed when Virgin Blue Group's V Australia began their services to LAX. ...

Qantas in window seat as warriors slug it out - Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning HeraldQantas in window seat as warriors slug it outSydney Morning HeraldVirgin launched V Australia at the worst of all possible times. As the global financial system teetered on the brink of collapse, with America plunging into ...Borghetti to lead long-haul era at Virgin BlueATWOnlineQantas CFO Steps Down As Airlines ReshuffleWall Street JournalVirgin chief ready for take-off as he leave trhe airline he foundedThe AustralianBusiness Spectator -Aviation Record -Crikey (blog)all 171 news articles »

Borghetti to lead long-haul era at Virgin Blue - ATWOnline

ABC OnlineBorghetti to lead long-haul era at Virgin BlueATWOnline... interest" in operating nonstop between LHR and Perth and that the service almost certainly would be a joint V Australia/Virgin Atlantic Airways flight. ...Qantas in window seat as warriors slug it outSydney Morning HeraldVirgin chief ready for take-off as he leave trhe airline he foundedThe AustralianQantas CFO Steps Down As Airlines ReshuffleWall Street JournalAviation Record -Business Spectator -Crikey (blog)all 192 news articles »

Visit USA Expo 2010 USA and get to an getting around the USA - e-Travel Blackboard (press release)

Visit USA Expo 2010 USA and get to an getting around the USAe-Travel Blackboard (press release)In the past, the Pacific was always a pretty expensive route to fly but all that changed when Virgin Blue Group's V Australia began their services to LAX. ...

Qantas CFO Steps Down As Airlines Reshuffle - Wall Street Journal

The AgeQantas CFO Steps Down As Airlines ReshuffleWall Street Journal... changes for Virgin Blue, which operates a domestic carrier, two short-haul international carriers and a long-haul international airline—V Australia. ...Virgin chief ready for take-off as he leave trhe airline he foundedThe AustralianChallenger on S Africa routeSydney Morning Herald[CDATA[ A veteran pilot for Virgin ]]Business SpectatorAviation Record -Crikey (blog)all 151 news articles »

ASX CLOSE: Market gives muted reaction to rate rise - sharechat

ASX CLOSE: Market gives muted reaction to rate risesharechatBorghetti's experience should be good for Virgin's struggling long-haul carrier, V Australia. It should also bode well for Virgin's efforts to poach more of ...

CYCLING: Brogden set for Dutch sojourn - Ballarat Courier

CYCLING: Brogden set for Dutch sojournBallarat CourierVirgin Blue is the Australian domestic feeder team for Fly V Australia. He flies out on Friday, with the criterium on Sunday as part of a two-day cycling ...