{"id":37511,"date":"2023-06-30T19:54:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T14:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=37511"},"modified":"2023-08-31T22:21:30","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T16:51:30","slug":"virgin-australia-first-flight-from-crains-to-tokyo-touches-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/30\/virgin-australia-first-flight-from-crains-to-tokyo-touches-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Virgin Australia First Flight from Crains to Tokyo Touches Down"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>CRAINS-<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Virgin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virgin Australia (VA)<\/a> has successfully completed its inaugural flight from Cairns to Haneda, Tokyo, marking a historic milestone in aviation history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new route directly connects two iconic destinations, offering travelers a seamless journey. This significant achievement has brought Virgin Australia one step closer to its mission of &#8220;bringing on wonderful&#8221; and reigniting the joy of flying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Virgin Australia (VA) has successfully completed its inaugural flight from Cairns to Haneda, Tokyo, marking a historic milestone in aviation history. \" class=\"wp-image-37517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-3-scaled-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-3-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-3-750x563.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-3-1140x855.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Virgin Australia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-virgin-australia-crains-to-tokyo-flight\">Virgin Australia Crains to Tokyo Flight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To celebrate the launch of the Cairns-Haneda service, Virgin Australia has introduced a Japanese-inspired menu onboard. Passengers can savor a delectable array of dishes, including bento boxes, dumplings, miso soup, noodles, curries, sake, and Japanese lager. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"37515\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-1-scaled-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-1-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Virgin Australia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"37514\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-2-scaled-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-2-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Virgin Australia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Western options like panko crumb ravioli and four-cheese arancini complement these traditional Japanese delights, ensuring there&#8217;s something to please every palate. This culinary experience is part of Virgin Australia&#8217;s commitment to providing exceptional travel experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nick Rohrlach, CEO of Velocity Frequent Flyer and Japan Services Representative, expressed his enthusiasm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said, &#8220;We are thrilled to bring a taste of Tokyo to our guests in the sky. Whether it&#8217;s building anticipation before landing or commemorating an unforgettable journey, we strive to create wonderful travel experiences.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"764\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-1024x764.jpg\" alt=\"CRAINS- Virgin Australia (VA) has successfully completed its inaugural flight from Cairns to Haneda, Tokyo, marking a historic milestone in aviation history. \" class=\"wp-image-37516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-1024x764.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-scaled-600x448.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-1536x1146.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-2048x1528.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-750x560.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-Cairns-Haneda-1140x851.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Virgin Australia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enhancing Travel Accessibility Between Australia and Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cairns-Haneda service will operate daily, year-round. Subsequently, established a new gateway for travel between Australia and Japan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cairns serves as a convenient hub for this route, offering same-day connecting flights from major Australian cities such as Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virgin Australia has introduced the &#8220;Take off for Tokyo&#8221; sale to encourage travel, providing return fares from as low as $699 (AUD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passengers can take advantage of this limited-time offer until midnight AEST on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, or until seats are sold out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-COO-Stuart-aggs-centre-with-delivery-team-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\" Virgin Australia (VA) has successfully completed its inaugural flight from Cairns to Haneda, Tokyo, marking a historic milestone in aviation history. \" class=\"wp-image-37286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-COO-Stuart-aggs-centre-with-delivery-team-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-COO-Stuart-aggs-centre-with-delivery-team-scaled-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-COO-Stuart-aggs-centre-with-delivery-team-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-COO-Stuart-aggs-centre-with-delivery-team-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-COO-Stuart-aggs-centre-with-delivery-team-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-COO-Stuart-aggs-centre-with-delivery-team-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-COO-Stuart-aggs-centre-with-delivery-team-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Virgin-Australia-COO-Stuart-aggs-centre-with-delivery-team-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Virgin Australia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virgin Australia Welcomes Boeing 737-8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the successful launch of the Cairns-Haneda route, Virgin Australia has received its first fuel-efficient Boeing 737-8 aircraft. Further, this delivery marks a significant milestone in the airline&#8217;s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuart Aggs, Chief Operations Officer of Virgin Australia, emphasized the importance of fleet modernization in the company&#8217;s sustainability strategy. He stated, &#8220;As we work towards decarbonization, updating our fleet is crucial in reducing our emissions intensity in the near future.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Boeing 737-8 aircraft will soon commence operations on Virgin Australia&#8217;s Cairns-Tokyo route, pending routine regulatory approvals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This introduction of state-of-the-art aircraft demonstrates the airline&#8217;s dedication to environmental responsibility while providing passengers with enhanced travel experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the launch of the Cairns-Haneda service and the arrival of new fuel-efficient aircraft, Virgin Australia continues to expand its network and offer sustainable travel options. Further cementing its position as a leading airline in the Asia-Pacific region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. 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