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Virgin Australia Extends “Pets in Cabin” Program Until June 2026
Virgin Australia has announced that it has extended its “Pets in Cabin” trial program, which launched in October 2025, until June 30, 2026, following strong demand and positive feedback. The program, originally scheduled to conclude at the end of January 2026, reportedly received higher-than-expected bookings. The initiative is currently available on Melbourne–Gold Coast and Melbourne–Sunshine Coast routes. The airline plans…
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Qantas and Virgin Australia Introduce New Restrictions on Powerbank Use
Australia’s leading airlines, Qantas and Virgin Australia, have introduced new rules restricting the use and carriage of powerbanks onboard, following a rise in incidents involving lithium battery fires. Starting 1 December, Virgin Australia will require passengers to keep powerbanks visible and easily accessible throughout the flight, while use and charging of these devices will be prohibited. Each passenger may carry…
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25,000-Kilometer Delivery Flight
Virgin Australia’s first Embraer E190-E2 has arrived at its new base, Perth Airport, after a five-day delivery journey. The aircraft departed from Embraer’s factory in Brazil. Normally, the shortest route from São José dos Campos to Perth is about 13,600 kilometers, passing over Antarctica. However, with the limited range of the regional E190-E2, such a direct flight was not possible.…
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Virgin Australia Faces Higher Maintenance Costs Amid Boeing Delivery Delays
👉🏻Australia-based Virgin Australia announced that maintenance costs have increased due to delays in expected aircraft deliveries from Boeing. As a result, the airline has extended some leases and continued operating older aircraft. 👉🏻The carrier plans to receive 13 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in the next financial year. In addition, four new Embraer E190s will join the fleet to support…
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Virgin Australia Adds First Boeing 737 MAX 8 to Its Fleet ✈️
👉🏻Virgin Australia has added the first of six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft it acquired from Dublin-based aircraft leasing company Avolon to its fleet. The new aircraft is part of the airline’s plans to modernize its fleet and increase capacity. 👉🏻The aircraft, registered VH-8VA, arrived at Melbourne Airport following a delivery flight from Seattle. Virgin Australia has maintained a long-standing…
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