Airlines

Virgin Australia Vape Fire Near Melbourne Was Serious – But It Was Not An Aborted Landing

A cabin fire involving a passenger’s vape device forced Virgin Australia flight VA328 to declare urgency while descending into Melbourne...

March 16, 2026 John Cushma 391

Airlines

Virgin Australia Buys Nine New 737 MAX 8s as Fleet Renewal Accelerates

Virgin Australia (VA) is making a clear statement about confidence and balance-sheet strength: it will purchase nine of its twelve...

March 5, 2026 John Cushma 406

Airlines

Virgin Australia’s New “Neighbor-Free” Bidding: How It Works, Who Qualifies, And When It’s Worth It

Virgin Australia is rolling out Neighbor-Free Seating, a pay-to-bid option that guarantees the seat beside you in Economy stays empty...

October 5, 2025 John Cushma 665

Airlines

Virgin Australia Overtakes Qantas in Domestic Market Share

Virgin Australia has officially surpassed Qantas as the largest domestic airline in Australia, achieving a 35% market share in December...

February 18, 2025 John Cushma 5523

Air Routes

Virgin Australia Suspends Darwin-Adelaide Route Amid Low Demand

Virgin Australia has announced the indefinite suspension of its direct seasonal service between Darwin (DRW) and Adelaide (ADL), citing lower-than-expected...

January 29, 2025 John Cushma 996