Virgin Australia (VA) is an Australian full service carrier owned by British businessman Richard Branson, who also runs the United Kingdom based sister airline, Virgin Atlantic.
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Virgin Australia (VA) passengers on Flight VA50 from Denpasar (DPS) to Brisbane (BNE) endured a six-hour ordeal when all onboard toilets failed mid-flight.
Qantas Airways (QF) has been cancelling flights at twice the rate of Virgin Australia (VA), according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Whether the goal is comfort, convenience, or connection, the middle seat offers more than its reputation suggests.
Koala Airlines is set to enter Australia’s aviation market in late 2026, positioning itself as a fresh alternative to existing carriers like Qantas (QF) and Virgin Australia (VA).
Skytrax has named 20 carriers as the best regional airlines in the world in 2025. Most of them operate short-haul domestic and international flights.
Five Australian women have secured the right to sue Qatar Airways (QR) after being subjected to invasive physical examinations on the tarmac at Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) in 2020.
A mid-air fire incident occurred on a Virgin Australia (VA) domestic service from Sydney (SYD) to Hobart (HBA), prompting immediate crew action.
Qantas Airways (QF) was rerouted and turn back two of its long-haul international flights following a sudden military escalation in the Middle East, disrupting global air traffic.
From July 1st, 2025, Virgin Australia will pay its first officers a salary of AU$ 180,206 per year or approximately US$117,000.