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No snakes on a plane but small cats and dogs welcome

Virgin Australia wants to allow passengers to bring small cats and dogs on board flights under strict conditions - but not snakes, hamsters or rabbits.

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Virgin Australia Reports Strong Increase In 1H Profit

Virgin Australia's first-half profit increase showcases resilience and strategic decision-making in challenging times.

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Man’s Outraged Post About Fellow Passenger Provokes Hilarious Twitter Thread

Picture a cabin so empty that the echo of your own thoughts can be the in-flight entertainment. That’s the kind of airplane that the story’s protagonist, Chef Anthony Thomas, had walked into before the drama unfolded. The post Man’s Outraged Post About Fellow Passenger Provokes Hilarious Twitter Thread first appeared…

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How asking a recruit's past salary entrenches pay gap

Employers asking recruits what they currently earn to determine their salaries can reinforce the gender pay gap, business leaders have been told.

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Virgin should get rights to extra Bali flights over Jetstar, Transport Workers Union says

TWU backs Virgin over Qantas’s budget carrier, citing former’s commitment to employing locally based crews in submission to International Air Services Commission

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Virgin Australia signs code-sharing deal with Link

A new code-sharing agreement between Virgin Australia and Link Airlines has expanded Virgin's reach to regional locations.

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Which Boeing Max planes fly in Australia and should I be worried about flying on one?

The regulator has ruled Max 8s which operate in Australia are safe, while no local airline flies the Max 9 that was involved in the US emergency

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The US has grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 planes. What does this mean for Australian skies?

A door panel that blew out of new jet has raised fresh concerns about design issues with the Max generation of aircraft – and Australia’s regulator is watching closely

The Guardian - AU

38% of flights to Newcastle from Brisbane and Melbourne not on-time

Newcastle data included routes to and from Brisbane and Melbourne.

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Your Ultimate Guide To Seeing The Best Of Tokyo’s Shibuya District In A Swift 24 Hours

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Flight delays loom as Virgin staff threaten stoppages

Cabin crew staff at Virgin Australia have overwhelmingly voted in favour of taking industrial action as negotiations with the airline hit a wall.

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Frequent flyer programs: which is best for Australians – and is there a catch?

Qantas, Velocity and KrisFlyer will earn you free flights or upgrades but you’ll have to give something too – your data

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Virgin Australia Drops 500,000 Cheap Flights For Black Friday So Schedule Your Sickie ASAP

Catching flights not feelings!

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Virgin signs deal with ground staff, cabin threat looms

Virgin Australia has agreed to a new deal with ground workers, but still faces the prospect of industrial action with cabin crew poised to strike.

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Virgin says Australian airlines should reduce emissions by buying greener fuel for overseas carriers

Virgin Australia says buying sustainable aviation fuel to reduce foreign airlines’ carbon emissions more effective than being forced to import SAF

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‘Poverty pay’: travellers may soon face airport disruption as Virgin Australia crew close in on striking

Transport Workers Union chief says ground crew and pilots fear ‘mistakes being made due to their unsustainable working conditions’

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Virgin cabin crew applying to vote on strike action

Virgin cabin crew will apply for a protected action ballot to vote on taking possible industrial action, including strikes, over pay and conditions.

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Virgin ground crew clear runway for industrial action

Ground crew at Virgin Australia have applied to take industrial action over pay, safety and job security among other issues under negotiation with the airline.

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Dust Off Yr Passport: Virgin Aus Announces Huge Sale On 500,000 Domestic & Overseas Flights

If travelling is on your 2024 vision board, you’re in luck ‘cos Virgin Australia is having a banging sale on both domestic and international flights. On Tuesday, the Aussie-based airline announced that it dropped the prices of more than 500,000 seats to popular destinations. According to news.com.au, for domestic flights,…

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Virgin Australia Staff Tipped A Disabled Doctor W/ A Spinal Injury Out Of His Wheelchair

"Who gave her the right to know how to assist someone with a spinal cord injury?"

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Head of Australia’s competition watchdog calls for new mandate to police airline industry

Exclusive: Gina Cass-Gottlieb says ACCC needs greater powers to help new entrants compete with Qantas and Virgin

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