According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's latest Airline Competition in Australia report, released on Tuesday, Virgin claimed 34 per cent of the passenger market in January, up from 33 per cent in October 2021.
The company, Ocean Infinity, concluded its first search in 2018 without any success, but is set to begin the investigation again by the first half of 2023, after investing in more advanced technology.
A number of former Virgin Australia staff who lost their jobs after refusing to comply with the airline’s vaccination mandate will bring the case before the Fair Work Commission in Melbourne this week.
A US citizen has been charged after he was found to have brought a loaded firearm in his carry-on baggage through Sydney International Airport’s security screening.
Bonza co-founder and chief operating officer Peter McNally has reportedly left the startup airline just five months after being appointed the position, possibly putting the airline’s planned mid-year launch in jeopardy.
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, we are inviting people to enter for Female Aviation Leader of the Year at our upcoming Australian Aviation Awards.
The show has been given the green light to proceed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, and will kick off every evening from March 7 to March 30 over Leconfield and Richard Hamilton Wines in McLaren Vale.
Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka has shared her concerns about upcoming startup carrier Bonza’s business strategy, arguing that the low-cost, low-frequency leisure travel model that functions overseas may not translate in Australia.