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Virgin Blue NewsVirgin Blue announces John Borghetti new CEO
AUSTRALIA : The Board of Virgin Blue Holdings Limited (VBA) today announced that it had appointed John Borghetti as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective May 8, 2010. Update on outlook for the year ending 30-Jun-2010
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue said today that the Group now estimates its reported Net Profit before Tax and Exceptional Items for the 2010 financial year will be in the range of $80-110 million, compared to a loss of $93 million for the prior year. This is consistent with the most recent guidance (given at last year's AGM) that the Group would return to profitability in the year. Innovative repair procedure for CFM56 engines of Virgin Blue
AUSTRALIA : Variable Stator Vane bushing repairs for Boeing 737 fleet Virgin Blue new lounge open for business in WA
AUSTRALIA : Official Opening 6pm this evening, Perth Domestic Airport, Ground Floor. Virgin Blue to launch flights to Christmas and Cococ Islands
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue will celebrate ‘Christmas in April’ this year as the airline confirms its intention to commence non-stop services between Perth and Christmas and Cocos (Keeling Islands) with fares from as little as $464* one-way on the net. V Australia and Delta ink frequent-flyer, lounge and codeshare agreements
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines Group’s new boutique international long-haul airline, V Australia, and the world’s largest airline, US-based, Delta Air Lines, are pleased to announce that from today members of each carrier’s frequent flyer programmes will enjoy reciprocal points accrual for travel with both airlines and reciprocal lounge access within Australia and the US. Virgin Blue doubles weekday services to Port Hedland
AUSTRALIA : New daily morning flight added to schedule. Virgin Blue responds to ALAEA
AUSTRALIA : The Virgin Blue Airlines Group said today the company complies fully with all manufacturer and safety regulator required maintenance checks and standards and has every confidence in the integrity of its maintenance program, procedures and the professionalism of its engineers. Virgin Blue Group entrusts core business application monitoring to Verizon business
AUSTRALIA : The Virgin Blue Group, a leading Australian airline operator, has selected Verizon Business to remotely manage the airline's core business applications. Virgin Blue's carbon offset program reaches 1 million seat milestone
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines today joined with internationally acclaimed scientist, conservationist, author and Chairman of Copenhagen Climate Council, Professor Tim Flannery, to honour the purchaser of the airline’s one millionth seat to have its carbon emissions offset since the launch of Virgin Blue’s Carbon Offset Program in 2007. Virgin Blue celebrates 9th birthday with Twitter sale
AUSTRALIA : 31-Aug-2009 Virgin Blue Airlines is celebrating turning nine years old with $9 seats on sale across a range of routes in the first of what the airline says will be regular ‘Twitter’ sales. Virgin Blue rewards small business with tailored corporate travel program
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue has unleashed the latest initiative in its suite of products designed to meet the changing needs of the small to medium business market the Virgin Blue Accelerate program! Virgin Blue Selects Navitaire’s New Skies Platform to Support Long-Term Growth
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue, a “new world carrier” based in Australia, has chosen Navitaire’s distribution, reservation, travel commerce and departure control solutions to support its long-term business plans. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Virgin Blue: expansion of services continues apace
AUSTRALIA : Expansion continues on domestic and Asian routes. In late April-09, Virgin Blue commenced daily Perth-Darwin and six per week Melbourne-Darwin services, which increased their presence in the Darwin market from 7 to 20 flights per week. Virgin Blue new direct flights to Whitsunday’s
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue has announced it will launch direct flights between Sydney and Hamilton Island, the Gateway to the world famous Whitsundays from 04-Jul-09. Virgin Blue’s loyalty program Velocity grabs five awards
AUSTRALIA : The loyalty program of the Virgin Blue Group of Airlines, has taken out the Program of The Year award at the annual Freddie Awards in Florida. The program also took out five of the other eight awards up for grabs. El programa de fidelización de Virgin Blue Group of Airlines fue premiado como Programa del Año por los Freddie Awads en Florida. Este programa consiguió cinco de los ocho premios a los que estaba nominado. Virgin Blue commences new daily Perth-Darwin
AUSTRALIA : Increases total Darwin services from 7 to 20 flights per week on 28-Apr-09 Virgin Blue will launch a new sector, flying daily between Perth and Darwin - just two months after announcing these services. Tomorrow also marks the resumption of Virgin Blue’s Melbourne-Darwin services, operating six times per week (a doubling of previous three per week operations). V Australia defers 5th and 6th aircraft
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines Group confirmed (23-Apr-09) it has agreed with The Boeing Company to defer the delivery of V Australia’s (VA) 5th and 6th 777-300ER aircraft. Virgin Blue Airlines Group acaba de confirmar (23 Abr 09) el acuerdo alcanzado con Boeing para aplazar la entrega de su quinto y sexto 777-300ER prevista para el 2010. La nueva entrega será ahora efectiva para el 2011 y el 2012. Sin embargo, no se ha producido ningún cambio sobre la entrega del séptimo avión de VA previsto para mediados de 2010. V Australia and Expedia sign agreement
AUSTRALIA : Expedia announced (09-Apr-09) a long term global agreement with Virgin Blue and its new international airline, V-Australia. The deal marks Expedia’s first global airline agreement in Australia, and the first global distribution agreement for either airline with an online travel company. Virgin Blue Airline launches four new flights
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airline anuncia cuatro nuevos vuelos Townsville has landed a place in Virgin Blue's history books as the first and only destination that has ever had four new flights launched in one day. Virgin Blue launches new flights to Hobart and Townsville
AUSTRALIA : The Virgin Blue Airlines Group is increasing its presence in the Canberra market, 06-Apr-09 launching not just one, but two brand new direct flights from the nation’s capital. Australia to France Air Austral and Virgin Blue Interline Agreement
AUSTRALIA : Effective immediately, Air Austral and Virgin Blue have entered into an interline agreement to offer seamless - one ticket - travel on their networks between Australia and France and the Indian Ocean. Virgin Blue and South African Airways enter interline agreement
AUSTRALIA : South African Airways has announced that it has reached a new interline agreement with Virgin Blue. According to Thevan Krishna, SAA’s Head of Australasia, the agreement with Virgin Blue had been negotiated for over a year and meant that passengers would now have the opportunity to book tickets to Johannesburg and greater Africa using Virgin Blue’s extensive domestic network. Virgin Blue announces increased Sydney and Melbourne-Bali services
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines Group has announced (27-Mar-09) it will increase its services to Bali from 01-Jun, introducing two brand new routes, one direct from Sydney and the other from Melbourne to the Balinese island gateway of Denpasar. Virgin Blue launches 'hot cross bums sale'
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue will launch a super sale for 3 hours only with 1000 seats up for grabs for AUD19 one-way (taxes included) to go on sale from 7-10 pm Queensland time 26-Mar-09, or until sold out. Virgin Blue revises domestic schedule
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue said (27-Mar-09) it had revised its Australian domestic schedule following the descheduling of five Boeing 737 aircraft from 07-May-09. Virgin Blue criticizes Qantas for frequent flyer program
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue launched (24-Mar-09) a national ad campaign questioning the practice of forcing consumers to sign up for a specific credit card and warning frequent fliers not to be duped out of flexibility and freedom of choice. Virgin Blue announce sale for flights from Perth
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue announced (16-Mar-09) a WA flight bonanza with SALE fares on Perth-Denpasar, Perth-Karratha, Perth-Newman and Perth-Broome routes effective from 16-Mar-09. Perth Airport welcomes Virgin Blue's new services
AUSTRALIA : Perth Airport has congratulated Virgin Blue following the airline’s announcement 12-Mar-09 of new daily direct services from Perth to Darwin from 28-Apr-09. Virgin Blue announces Melbourne-Darwin and Perth-Darwin services
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue has announced (12-Mar-09) a two week fare sale to celebrate the return of competition to the Melbourne-Darwin market with non-stop flights commencing on the route from 28-Apr-09. The airline has also re-affirmed its commitment to Western Australia by introducing direct flights between Darwin and Perth from the same date. Virgin Blue closes sale-and-leaseback deal with BOC Aviation
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue has closed (02-Mar-09) a sale-and-leaseback deal with BOC Aviation for one late-2008 vintage aircraft and three new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The aircraft will be leased for an average lease term of 10 years, with delivery of the three new aircraft scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year. Virgin Blue announces 5 new routes
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines has announced (11-Feb-09) it will launch five brand new services between a number of ports on its network including daily return flights between Canberra - Hobart, Canberra - Townsville, Townsville - Gold Coast, Townsville - Rockhampton as well as Townsville - Cairns. The new services will all commence from 06-Apr-09. Virgin Blue launches AUD1 sale
AUSTRALIA : To celebrate the first anniversary of the launch of Virgin Blue services between Canberra - Sydney and Canberra - Coolangatta, as well as Port Macquarie - Sydney and Albury - Sydney, Virgin Blue launched an internet only ‘AUD1 for one hour’ sale 05-Feb-09. Virgin Blue to open “The Lounge” at Perth Airport
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Group has announced (09-Dec-08) a key investment in the Western Australia market with a corporate lounge facility “The Lounge” to be opened at Perth Airport in Apr-09. The announcement was made by Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, along with the Virgin Blue Executive Management Team, during a Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia presentation in Perth. Virgin Blue welcomes Federal Government’s move towards aviation policy
AUSTRALIA : The Virgin Blue Group of Airlines has welcomed (02-Nov-08) the Federal Government’s effort to seek a balance between necessary on-going economic reform; the national interest and the aviation sector's role in achieving that; and the primacy of aviation safety and security as outlined in its Aviation Green Paper released by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, The Hon. Anthony Albanese. Virgin Blue upgrades Premium Economy product
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue announced (26-Nov-08) it has boosted its new Premium Economy product. The airline introduced its Premium Economy option on 15-Mar-08. From 27-Nov-08, Premium Economy additions will include complimentary on board food and beverages (including alcohol) as well as complimentary use of Virgin Blue’s individual seat back in-flight entertainment system. Virgin Blue reduces fuel surcharges
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue announced (11-Nov-08) it would reduce fuel surcharges by 20% on Virgin Blue domestic and Pacific Blue trans-Tasman and Pacific Island flights following a decline in record high global oil prices over recent months. Virgin Blue expands services to Western Australia
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Group of Airlines will step up its commitment to Western Australia with the launch of two new destinations along with an additional flight between Perth and Broome. The carrier will begin flights to two destinations of WA - launching daily direct services between Perth and Newman and double daily flights between Perth and Karratha. Virgin Blue brings Embraer E-jets to Mildura
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines will fly into north-west Victoria on 13-Oct-08, taking off from Melbourne at 10.40am and touching down in Mildura at 11.40am for the first time using its new EMBRAER E-Jets. Virgin blue to launch new direct Launceston - Brisbane flight
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines has announced it will launch a brand new seasonal service between Brisbane and Launceston to provide direct access between the two destinations. Virgin blue opens new flagship “The Lounge” at Sydney Airport
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Group of Airlines has reinforced its commitment to its New World Carrier strategy, unveiling a suite of new product enhancements for the business market including its lie flat International Business Class beds and snazzy in-flight “V Bars” for V Australia and a new “The Lounge” facility at Sydney T2 domestic terminal. Virgin Blue signs OnPoint solution agreement for CFM56 engines
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue has entered a six-year OnPointSM solution agreement that covers the maintenance and overhaul of all CFM56-7B* engines operated by Virgin Blue and its international carrier Pacific Blue. The agreement is valued at up to USD300 million. Virgin blue announces major WA expansion
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines announced it would expand its presence in Western Australia with the launch of two new ports and the doubling of flights to and from Broome. Virgin Blue announces underlying net profit of AUD140.5 million
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Holdings Limited announced anunderlying net profit after tax of USD140.5million for the year ended 30-Jun-08. This result is in line with recent forecasts and has been achieved in what has been generally acknowledged as a slowing economy and an unprecedentedoperating environment for airlines globally. Virgin Blue launches “GO! Fares”
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue launched its new range of ‘GO! Fares*’ into the Australian market introducing a new highly competitive fare type priced up to AUD25 less than the airline’s year round lowest lead-in fares. Virgin Blue returns to top Skytrax global ranking
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue is celebrating a gold and two silvers after being named ‘Best Low-Cost Airline’ (Australia/Pacific), as well as receiving second place honours worldwide in the ‘World’s Best Low-Cost Airline’ and ‘Best Cabin Staff’ (Aust/NZ) categories, in the 2008 Skytrax Awards. Virgin Blue expands flights to and from Sydney
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue announced a major expansion of international flights to and from Sydney, adding new route Sydney-Auckland, and Sydney-Vanuatu (Port Vila) and increasing flights between Sydney and Fiji (Nadi) to a daily service. Virgin Blue to launch daily flights to Mildura
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines announced it will introduce a new regional destination to its domestic route network with the launch of daily direct flights to Mildura in Victoria’s north-west, from 13-Oct-08. Virgin Blue celebrates new Melbourne-Auckland route
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines announced it will commence flying between Melbourne and Auckland with daily return services starting from 22-Sept-08. Brisbane couple first in Australia to ‘tie the knot’ on a Virgin Blue aircraft
AUSTRALIA : Media Representatives are cordially invited to attend the marriage of Jenny Huntingford to Ettore Rapino on a Virgin Blue aircraft at Brisbane Airport Virgin Blue announces new fuel mitigation measures
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines announced four key measures in its second round response to record fuel prices. Virgin Blue freed to grow: Toll cuts loose - and not before time
AUSTRALIA : Whatever the short term impact on Virgin Blue’s shareprice, Toll Holdings’ highly unusual move today to deliver an “in specie” dividend of 98.3% of its share in the airline to its shareholders is great news for Australia’s second airline. Virgin's Pacific Blue lands low fares in Dunedin
AUSTRALIA : Pacific Blue’s eye-catching red jet will touch down for the first time in Dunedin on 1-Jul-08, bringing the southern city some much-needed airline competition and a service style second to none. Virgin Blue adds another flight to Port Macquarie
AUSTRALIA : Port Macquarie, Australia: Virgin Blue Airlines unveiled plans to double flights in and out of Port Macquarie following encouraging support for its recently launched daily jet service to Sydney. Virgin Blue response to record fuel costs
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue announced on the 13-Jun-08 capacity reductions and an AUD50 million package of cost savings as part of the company's response to continuing record fuel prices. The initiatives are the first outcomes of an ongoing review monitoring global jet fuel prices, which now equate for 35% of the Virgin Blue’s cost base. JP Morgan issues clarification regarding Virgin Blue earnings outlook
AUSTRALIA : JP Morgan has issued a statement that recent press reports incorrectly interpreted one of several scenarios featured in a research report as suggesting Virgin Blue is at risk of insolvency. JP Morgan stated this scenario does not represent our view of Virgin Blue’s future earnings. Virgin Blue commissions multi-million dollar e-jet simulator
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue has increased its investment in pilot training infrastructure with the commissioning of a AUD10 million Embraer aircraft simulator. The simulator is the only Embraer simulator to operate in Australia and is the first electric motion simulator to be installed in Australia. Virgin Blue Unveils Embraer Aircraft Simulator In Brisbane
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Group of Airlines will officially commission its brand new EMBRAER aircraft simulator, newly installed at its training centre at Brisbane Airport. Virgin Blue and Pacific Blue to increase fares due to fuel costs
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines has announced it will implement a price increase across its network following the continued and unprecedented increase in jet fuel prices. The carrier will increase Virgin Blue one-way Australian domestic fares between AUD5 to AUD10. Meanwhile, Pacific Blue Trans-Tasman and short-haul international fares will increase between AUD5 to AUD15. New Zealand domestic fares currently remain under review. The new fares will come into effect progressively from 06-May-08. Virgin Blue selects Rockwell Collins' LCoS-based visual system for flight simulator
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its EP-1000CT image generator and Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) projector-based visual system for its Boeing B777 simulator. The visual system for the Boeing B777 simulator is the fourth Rockwell Collins' visual system purchased by Virgin Blue over the last year, and the third to include LCoS projector technology Virgin Blue re-times flight between Albury and Sydney
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue announced it will re-time its morning service between Albury and Sydney following close consultation with the Albury-Wodonga business community. From 04-May-08, the first flight of the day from Monday through to Saturday will depart Albury at 8.00am, arriving into Sydney at 8.55am. On Sundays the afternoon flight will remain as per the current schedule. Virgin Blue releases Preliminary Operating Statistics
AUSTRALIA : Virgin blue released its operating results for the month of March 2008. Virgin Blue reported that passenger numbers for March increased by 15.6% year-on-year. Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPKs) increased by 10.2% while capacity, measured by Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) increased by 10.1%. Revenue load factor was down 0.1 ppts from the previous year. On time performance was 85%. Virgin Blue and SIA Engineering announce 5-year maintenance agreement for V Australia
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue and SIA Engineering Company Ltd (SIAEC) have announced the signing of a Fleet Management Program (FMP) agreement to maintain the inaugural fleet of seven Boeing B777- 300ER aircraft to be operated by V Australia. V Australia and Sabre Travel Network Sign Distribution Agreement
AUSTRALIA : V Australia, the international airline of Virgin Blue, and Sabre Travel Network have signed a multi-year distribution agreement that will allow the airline's fares and inventory to be made available to all Sabre Connected travel agents worldwide, with premium connectivity and electronic ticketing. Virgin Blue launches ‘Premium Economy’ product
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines announced that it will launch its, and Australia’s, first “Premium Economy” product on 15-Mar-08. Virgin Blue’s new “Premium Economy” product went on sale across the Australian domestic network on 22-Feb-08. Virgin Blue and Malaysia Airlines sign Interline Agreement
AUSTRALIA : Malaysia Airlines announced its proposed interline agreement with Virgin Blue. This new partnership will provide connectivity to Malaysia Airlines passengers from India to over 60 cities in Australia. Thai Airways, Virgin Blue enters deal for travel between Australia and Thailand
AUSTRALIA : Thai Airways and Virgin Blue have signed an interline agreement that sees the carriers join forces with an enhanced and seamless product for international travellers flying between and within Australia and Thailand. Embraer and Virgin Blue signs contract for new E-Jets orders
AUSTRALIA : Embraer and Virgin Blue Airlines have signed a contract to exercise purchase rights for four new Embraer 190 jets and to convert another three into options for the same model. The total value of the new E-Jets orders is USD150 million and could reach USD262.5 million, if all options are confirmed. Virgin Blue launches premium economy
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines announced plans to launch its “Premium Economy” product. The Premium Economy product is currently on sale and will be comprehensively launched across the Australian domestic network for travel from 15-Mar-08. Virgin Blue and Hawaiian Airlines expand commercial partnership
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have expanded their commercial partnership, expanding Hawaiian Airlines’ access to three new Virgin Blue routes - Canberra-Sydney, Albury-Sydney and Port Macquarie-Sydney. Australia hopeful of positive outcome from US air talks - Minister
AUSTRALIA : (XFN Asia) Australia is hopeful of securing a positive outcome from talks with United States officials which could allow more flights to the US. Virgin Blue commences Sydney-Albury service
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue commenced twice daily Sydney-Albury service on 05-Feb-08. Virgin Blue will operate its new EMBRAER jet on the route, which will provide a quicker flight than traditional turbo-prop services. The jets carry up to 78 passengers in the E-170 and 104 in the slightly larger E-190. Virgin Blue launches Capital Jet services between Canberra and Sydney
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue launched Capital Jet services between Canberra and Sydney on 04-Feb-08. The airline will operate eight daily services between the nation’s capital and Sydney specifically to cater to corporate and Government travellers, as well as ACT/NSW visitors and locals. Fares start from AUD69 one way. Virgin Blue to launch AUD 1 cent fares as it launches Sydney-Port Macquarie service
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue announced plans to launch an AUD 1 cent sale to celebrate its new service to Port Macquarie on the New South Wales, Mid North Coast. Virgin Blue to launch Canberra-Gold Coast service
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue announced plans to use one of its new 78-seat Embraer E-Jets to launch direct Canberra-Gold Coast service. The airline will commence daily services between the two destinations from 04-Mar-08. Virgin Blue and Skywest announce code-share agreement
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue and Western Australia-based Skywest announced a new code-share partnership, to commence from 04-Feb-08. Virgin Blue to increase fuel surcharge from Feb-08
AUSTRALIA : (c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation Premium: Virgin Blue announced it will “reluctantly increase its fuel surcharge” from Feb-08 as a result of continued increases in fuel prices. Air New Zealand to carry out heavy maintenance for Virgin Blue
AUSTRALIA : (c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation: Air New Zealand’s Engineering Services, ANZES, has signed a USD34.3 million, five-year contract with Virgin Blue Airlines for the heavy maintenance of the airline’s domestic B737 fleet. Virgin Blue and V Australia choose Amadeus
AUSTRALIA : (c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation Premium: Virgin Blue and Amadeus announced a technology partnership, which will see Amadeus equip the airline with leading-edge technology solutions to support its continued growth. AirAsia to buy Toll Holdings' equity in Virgin Blue? Merger a potentially killer low-cost airline combination in Asia Pacific Region
AUSTRALIA : AirAsia did little to quieten rumours yesterday of buying into Virgin Blue. Toll Holdings, current majority owner of Virgin Blue, with 62% of the equity, has publicly made very clear that it wishes to sell down its holding in Virgin Blue, as the airline is not part of Toll Holdings’ core activity. Virgin Blue increases frequency to Mackay and Rockhampton
AUSTRALIA : (CAPA FREE) Virgin Blue announced plans to increase frequency on its Sydney-Mackay and Sydney-Rockhampton service from Feb-08. Virgin Blue announces new service to Albury
AUSTRALIA : (CAPA) Virgin Blue Airlines announced plans to launch services to the city of Albury after a 12 month evaluation process. The airline will launch double daily Sydney-Albury service from 05-Feb-08. Virgin Blue announces Port Macquarie as first regional destination to get e-jet services
AUSTRALIA : (CAPA) Virgin Blue Airlines announced it will launch daily services to the New South Wales city of Port Macquarie from 04-Feb-07, following an extensive year long review of more than 21 airports around Australia. The airlines new Embraer E-170 jet aircraft will be used on the new route. Skywest joins Virgin Blues Velocity loyalty programme
AUSTRALIA : (CAPA) Skywest Airlines announced it is joining Virgin Blues loyalty programme, Velocity. From 01-Nov-07, Velocity Members will be able to earn Velocity Points on Skywests domestic network. Virgin Blue unveils Premium Economy
AUSTRALIA : (CAPA) Virgin Blue Airlines announced its latest product innovation under its New World Carrier strategy with the introduction of its red leather Premium Economy seat. Virginblue.com.au gets makeover
AUSTRALIA : (CAPA) Virgin Blue has unveiled its new website, virginblue.com.au, which has been specially designed to make navigation around the site easier for travellers looking for key information and to book flights. Air New Zealand denies rumours it wants stake in Virgin Blue
AUSTRALIA : (Thomson Financial) New Zealand flag carrier, Air New Zealand Ltd, said there is no substance to rumours that it is interested in acquiring a stake in Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd. First Embraer 170 aircraft delivered to Virgin Blue
AUSTRALIA : (CAPA) Embraer delivered the first Embraer 170 to Virgin Blue Airlines on 03-Sep-07. Virgin Blue has six firm orders for the Embraer 170 and 14 for the Embraer 190. Virgin Blue opens 'The Lounge' at Canberra Airport
AUSTRALIA : (CAPA) Virgin Blue Airlines has continued its campaign to attract more business and Government guests, with the opening on 31-Aug-07 of the airline's newest and fifth lounge at Canberra Airport. Velocity launches status level recognition for Frequent Flyers
AUSTRALIA : (CAPA) Velocity, the loyalty program of Virgin Blue, unveiled a number of key enhancements to the programme that provides greater recognition and reward to Virgin Blue's frequent flyers. Velocity has introduced three Status Levels into the programme - Red, Silver and Gold. These Status Levels will provide members with different benefits and earn rates. AUD7.1 million profit share for Virgin Blue Airlines team
AUSTRALIA : (CAPA) Virgin Blue Airlines announced a profit share scheme for its 4000 staff which will see team members of Virgin Blue, Pacific Blue and Polynesian Blue sharing in the success of the airline Groups annual results over the next three years. Virgin Blue launches unique cruise website
AUSTRALIA : (CAPA) Virgin Blue has teamed up with OurVacationStore to offer online cruise packages, providing a convenient one-stop shop for cruise vacations. The Cruises, partnered by Virgin Blue website (www.virginblue.com.au/cruises) represents all the major cruise lines including Captain Cook, P&O, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Lines and Cunard. Step forward for V Australia to operate to the US
AUSTRALIA : (CAPA) The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Regional Services, Mark Vaile, welcomed the announcement that Australia's International Air Services Commission (IASC) had allocated air service capacity to V Australia for air services between Australia and the United States of America. Virgin Blue acquires Sunland Brisbane Commercial Development for AUD61 million
AUSTRALIA : (CAPA) Virgin Blue announced the presale of a commercial development at Bowen Hills in Brisbane to Virgin Blue Limited for AUD61 million from International developer, Sunland Group Limited. Virgin Blue shortlists names for its new International Airline.
AUSTRALIA : (CAPA) Virgin Blue closed its competition in which the general public were asked to suggest potential names for its new International Airline and aircraft expected to launch services between Australia and the United States of America in late 2008. Virgin Blue continues its green surge, calls for aviation sector action on 'reducing and reporting' greenhouse emissions
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue CEO Brett Godfrey has called on the aviation sector and all organisations which emit green house gases to work actively to 'reduce and report' their efforts to offset and limit emissions as part of Australia's increasing effort to mitigate climate change. Virgin Blue the Lexus, about to unleash a Toyota
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue is poised to undertake a market segmentation exercise in Australia likened to a successful Japanese motor industry move of the 1990s, although in that case, it was the premium unit that was established in response to crumbling new car sales prices. FARE WAR DOWN UNDER: Virgin Blue offers fresh discounts
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue announced its regular fares are on stand-by for the next nine days as its sale time at Virgin Blue. Virgin Blue reaches commercial agreement with Sydney Airport
AUSTRALIA : Sydney Airport Corporation Limited and Virgin Blue Limited reached a commercial agreement about domestic runway charges at Sydney Airport. Embraer recieves six more firm orders from Virgin Blue
AUSTRALIA : Sao Jose dos Campos, April 2, 2007 - Embraer informs that Australias Virgin Blue Airlines has confirmed three EMBRAER 170 jet options and taken three more EMBRAER 190 purchase rights, thus complementing its former order announced on November 2, 2006, and increasing its firm order backlog to 20 E-Jets. Will Virgin Blue become an equity target? For SIA?
AUSTRALIA : Toll Holdings, 62% owner of Virgin Blue, has again refused to rule out the possibility of liquidating its interest in the airline beyond the end of the current financial year (June 2007). Limbo Airlines - how low can you go? Virgin Blue to give birth to LCC subsidiary!
AUSTRALIA : At today's announcement of its exceptional 81% profit increase for the six months to Dec-06, CEO Brett Godfrey publicly explored options for establishing a domestic low cost airline subsidiary - maybe Virgin Blue Lite? Virgin Blue reports strongly profitable first half, enters expansion phase
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue reported (20-Feb-07) an 80.9% increase in net profit for the six months ended 31-Dec-06 well ahead of analysts forecasts. Toll Holdings retains Virgin Blue
AUSTRALIA : Toll Holdings decided (29-Nov-06) to retain its 62.4% shareholding in Virgin Blue, following a strategic review. Virgin Blue examining widebody aircraft order
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue confirmed (24-Nov-06) it would need to place an order for widebody aircraft shortly or face delays in aircraft availability. Virgin Blue signs four more loyalty programme partners.
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue signed (10-Nov-06) Toga Hospitality, The Wine Room, Octopus Travel and Blue Tix as partners for its loyalty programme, Velocity. Polynesian Blue Wins Prestigious Aviation Award - "Poly Blue" Named "New Airline Of The Year"
AUSTRALIA : Singapore, Friday 10 November 2006: Polynesian Blue Airlines has taken out an award at the CAPA (Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation) Aviation Awards for Excellence 2006 held overnight in Singapore. Virgin Blue continues looking at US operations
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue confirmed (24-Oct-06) it still plans to launch services from Australia to the US by 2008, with the Board set to examine a proposal by the end of the year. Virgin Blue Selects AirMax Suite from Sabre Airline Solutions
AUSTRALIA : (SABRE AIRLINE SOLUTIONS) Virgin Blue Airlines has selected the Sabre AirMax Revenue Management Suite to meet the airline's expanding revenue management requirements. Virgin Blue Expands CFM56 Fleet with $100 Million Engine Order
AUSTRALIA : Courcouronnes (SNECMA) - Australian low-cost carrier Virgin Blue has expanded its CFM56-7B fleet with an order for engines to power nine new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Virgin Blue launches upgraded lounges
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue launched (30-May-06) its upgraded premium lounges in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane airports Virgin Blue Holdings Limited Interim Results for the 6 months ended 31 March
AUSTRALIA : Melbourne (VIRGIN BLUE) - Virgin Blue Chief Executive Brett Godfrey said that fuel had continued to be a challenge for the airline. Virgin Blue Launches Another Innovation for Travellers
AUSTRALIA : Online, Realtime Currency Conversion - Virgin Blue has launched another initiative for travellers who book their flights online Dynamic Currency Conversion. Virgin Blue planning transPacific services.
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