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Virgin Australia
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.
Virgin Australia will return to the Australian sharemarket after 4 years, with bankers offering shares at $2.90 each for ASX re-listing.
Virgin Australia (VA) passengers faced significant travel disruptions during Easter weekend when their Sydney (SYD)-bound flight from Queenstown (ZQN) was cancelled, leaving approximately 100 travellers with no accommodation options.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted Virgin Australia (VA) and Qatar Airways (QR) a landmark authorization to establish an integrated alliance.