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More seats, cheaper fuel cut airfare costs for Aussies

Increased aviation routes and low fuel costs will keep downward pressure on airfares in the coming months, with prices down 12 per cent at the start of 2025.

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Virgin Australia to refund 61,000 customers after pricing error for flights

‘We want to do the right thing and that means acknowledging when we get things wrong and fixing it,’ said the airline

The Independent UK

Refunds for flyers after airline's overpricing error

More than 60,000 people who booked flights in Australia in the last five years are set to be offered a partial refund after they were overcharged.

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Virgin Australia offers refunds to 61,000 passengers after charging incorrect itinerary change fees

The airline has apologised and begun informing passengers who are eligible for a refund, with an average value of $55

The Guardian - AU

Qatar deal helping cheaper fares take off: Virgin boss

Australians flying to the Middle East and beyond will have more options after the competition watchdog signed off on a long-awaited airline alliance.

AAP

Regulator Clears Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia Alliance

Australia's competition regulator gave the go-ahead Friday for Qatar Airways to launch an alliance with Virgin Australia.

International Business Times

Pay on delay protections would increase costs: airlines

Australia's airlines have argued a mandatory compensation scheme to passengers would pass on costs and wouldn't strengthen protections for customers.

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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: what we know about when power and phone coverage will be restored

Here’s what we know so far about when electricity and mobile phone services will come back on, and when schools, airports and workplaces will reopen

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane airport shut as Australia faces further travel disruption due to Cyclone Alfred

Strong winds have shut Brisbane Airport before the cyclone has made landfall

The Independent UK

The Virgin-Qatar deal is welcome but it’s not the magic bullet Australian aviation needs

At a time when money can clearly be made domestically and passengers are paying more, this tie-up won’t fix competition woes

The Guardian - AU

Virgin Australia’s deal with Qatar has been given the green light. Travellers should be the winners

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has given the green light for Qatar Airways to buy a 25% stake in Virgin Australia, as part of a strategic alliance. The deal will shake up the Australian aviation market.

The Conversation

Lower costs, better value as airlines deal takes flight

A deal between Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia could strengthen competition and improve flight capacity in a '"major win" for passengers.

AAP

Why China’s controversial navy drills have triggered a row with Australia and New Zealand

Beijing’s unexpected exercises disrupted flights and fuelled regional security debates

The Independent UK

Virgin pilot sounded alarm on Chinese live-fire drill

Air officials first found out about Chinese live-fire drills from a Virgin pilot, an inquiry has heard, as Beijing ships continue to lurk off Australia's coast.

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More flights on horizon as airline deal set to take off

Passengers could benefit from more choice and improved convenience as the consumer watchdog provides a green light for a Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance.

The Conversation

Australians may soon be able to fly with their pets in a plane’s cabin – but not every pet is suited to it

In some overseas countries, pets can travel with their owners in a plane’s cabin, in a carrier under a seat.

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Man accused of raping Virgin worker in Fiji gets bail

A Fijian man accused of raping and sexually assaulting a Virgin Australia crew member on New Year's Day has been granted bail, with some strict conditions.

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Older Qantas planes blamed for runner-up safety rating

Australia's largest airline has placed second on a list of the world's safest carriers, pipped by a trans-Tasman rival due to its ageing fleet.

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Man accused of raping airline crew member denied bail

A Fijian man accused of sexually assaulting a Virgin Australia crew member on New Year's Day could make a bid for freedom when he next faces court.

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Man Charged With Alleged Rape & Sexual Assault Of Virgin Australia Crew Member In Fiji

The alleged incident took place outside of Bar One nightclub in the early hours of New Year's Day.

The Guardian - AU

Man charged over alleged rape of Virgin Australia crew member in Fiji

Airline staff were celebrating New Year’s Eve in Nadi when the alleged incident occurred

AAP

Man charged with sexual assault of crew member in Fiji

A man has reportedly been charged with rape and sexual assault after an airline crew member was allegedly attacked on New Year's Eve in Fiji.

International Business Times

Virgin Australia Crew Raped And Robbed During Fiji Layover

The separate incidents took place in Nadi, a popular tourist spot on the South Pacific island

The Guardian - AU

Australian airlines more delayed than foreign competitors, but government decides not to nudge laws

Experts say lack of competition in Australia’s airline market is a likely factor behind prevalence of delays

The Independent UK

Virgin Australia crew allegedly raped and robbed in Fiji on New Year’s Day

Police say airline crew were celebrating New Year’s at popular tourist spot during overnight layover when they attacked

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