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Point Hacks Oct 22
250,000 Asia Miles for $5,700: a deal for frequent flyers or an expensive gamble?
pointhacks.com.au/news/asmallworld-250000-cathay-asia-miles-promotion/
A fitness influencer says she felt body shamed by a Virgin Australia staff member.
Passengers aboard a Virgin Australia flight to Melbourne, Australia, were treated to a musical performance when a cabin manager broke into song.
Qatar Airways Privilege Club members can earn 3,000 to 12,000 bonus Avios per segment between Doha and Australia January 17 - October 31, 2027 ... Show more
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Air NZ lifts lid on proposed closer relationship with Virgin Australia: You scratch my back: Airlines say they can help each other, and consumers, if allowed.
nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/airlines/air-nz-lifts-lid-on-proposed-closer-relationship-with-virgin-australia/premium/NGST4NYNSVDJFOXV3QMIVF453E/
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‘Need a hazmat suit’: Virgin flight attendants are sick of cleaning dirty planes: Cabin crew want dedicated cleaning crews to return as the mess left by ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/need-a-hazmat-suit-virgin-flight-attendants-are-sick-of-cleaning-dirty-planes-20260922-p60ze6.html
harpersbazaar.com.au Sep 17
This is the game-changing loyalty program you need to know about: Your Velocity Points go further; you climb Status faster – what’s not to love?
harpersbazaar.com.au/velocity-frequent-flyer-2026/
‘Terrifying’ incident aboard flight from Melb: Passengers and crew aboard a Virgin Australia flight out of Melbourne have reportedly had to restrain two men in a ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/terrifying-two-men-restrained-after-altercation-on-qatar-airways-flight-out-of-melbourne/news-story/6a9f1d5f8f9f759b9e3aba78af45f0b9
people.com Sep 14
🔗: www.people.com/slug-12117336?af_sub4=FB_Crime&deep_link_value=article%2F12117336&af_force_deeplink=true&af_dp=peopleapp%3A%2F%2F&shortlink=uqm95h9c&af_sub2=article&af_sub3=crime&c=09132026_f Two Virgin Australia passengers had to be cuffed to their seats after allegedly making threats on a flight bound for the Middle East ... Show more
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Two men handcuffed mid-flight after 'screaming they wanted to shoot people': Carnage ensued on a flight from Australia to Qatar when two men turned violent and ...
metro.co.uk/2026/09/12/two-men-handcuffed-mid-flight-screaming-wanted-shoot-people-29592931/
Point Hacks Aug 25
Australia’s rewards cards are changing: every major update to credit cards: Lower interchange fees set by the RBA mean that credit cards are changing the way ...
pointhacks.com.au/news/every-major-update-australian-rewards-credit-cards-rba-2026/
A video of a wheelchair user being moved from a Virgin flight yesterday has attracted thousands of comments across social media ... Show more
Virgin Australia to trim domestic capacity in line with Qantas, expects revenue gains
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/virgin-australia-trim-capacity-after-profit-beat-sees-stronger-revenue-2026-08-27/
Wheelchair advocate blames airline for missing flight — but critics say it was deserved: 'He should be embarrassed'
nypost.com/2026/08/19/lifestyle/passenger-in-wheelchair-accuses-airline-of-disability-discrimination-but-some-critics-say-deserved-it/
Virgin’s lounge act leaves 22yo speechless: Gluten-free travellers across Australia are jumping for joy.
news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/airports/virgin-australia-reveals-glutenfree-move-at-their-lounges-but-there-is-a-catch/news-story/15ce41ed6c043ad7f2dffc428025eae1
My United MileagePlus elite benefit experience on a Virgin Australia domestic flight in economy (horrors!).
Most benefits were delivered, as United promised ... Show more
United Premier Gold Elite Benefit Experience On Virgin Australia Domestic Flights
United Premier Gold Elite Benefit Experience On Virgin Australia Domestic Flights
Australia’s biggest bank pushes Virgin over Qantas in loyalty scheme overhaul: Commonwealth Bank has joined forces with Virgin Australia to relaunch its loyalty ...
nine.com.au/business-news/commonwealth-bank-loyalty-program-relaunch-virgin-qantas-20260818-p60pgh.html
One of Australia’s most incredible stays reopens after $30 million upgrade: If you’re looking for a truly memorable visit to the Great Barrier Reef ...
smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/one-of-australia-s-most-incredible-stays-reopens-after-30-million-upgrade-20260817-p60oym.html
Breaking: Third Sydney Airport take-off incident investigated by safety body: Safety authorities are investigating a third runway incident at Sydney Airport ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-08-13/third-sydney-airport-runway-take-off-incident-investigated/107035400
Fly overseas for $429 in Virgin sale: Virgin Australia has launched a huge international sale with return fares on popular destinations starting from $429.
news.com.au/travel/travel-deals/virgin-launches-massive-international-sale-starting-from-429/news-story/a64837da9c4795445530e6ff195451ea
Major airlines announce massive flight sales: Australian airlines Qantas and Virgin Australia have announced major sales for hundreds of flights across the ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-deals/qantas-and-virgin-australia-drop-massive-sale-with-flights-starting-at-49/news-story/ec0cde484dc562c43da03590d1752e2c
Point Hacks Jul 02
Virgin Australia opens Fly Ahead to Economy Flex fares: All travellers who book Virgin Australia's Economy Flex can 'Fly Ahead' ...
pointhacks.com.au/news/virgin-australia-opens-fly-ahead-to-economy-flex-fares/
How Virgin’s new free flight-change option stacks up against other fares: Virgin will allow some passengers to bring their flights forward for free ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/virgin-rolls-out-fly-ahead-feature-to-economy-class-fare-20260702-p60bxk.html
AeroTime Jun 09
Virgin Australia expands Pets in Cabin service to Adelaide - AeroTime: Virgin Australia expands its Pets in Cabin service to Adelaide, with nearly 1 ...
aerotime.aero/articles/ready-pet-go-virgin-australia-launches-pets-in-cabin-from-adelaide
AeroTime Jun 25
Virgin Australia lets kids' toys get their own boarding pass - AeroTime: Virgin Australia introduces boarding passes for children's toys as part of Toy ...
aerotime.aero/articles/virgin-australia-launches-toy-tickets-with-boarding-passes-for-childrens-toys
AeroTime Jun 23
Virgin Australia flies first international Canberra flight - AeroTime: Canberra gets first direct Bali link as Virgin Australia launches new service ...
aerotime.aero/articles/virgin-australia-launches-first-ever-international-flight-from-canberra-to-bali
Mid-East flights to Europe are back – can you find a bargain?: Australians can again look at flying through the Middle East to Europe, but it may still be worth ...
smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/got-a-credit-from-an-airline-now-might-be-a-good-time-to-use-it-20260619-p608e5.html
AeroTime Jun 15
Virgin Australia sets first 737-10 arrival for late 2027: Virgin Australia expects to welcome its first Boeing 737-10 arrival in late 2027 ...
aerotime.aero/articles/virgin-australia-schedules-first-boeing-737-10-arrival-late-2027
Virgin Australia extends travel period for COVID credits after backlash: Virgin Australia has announced it will extend the travel period for its COVID credits ...
nine.com.au/travel/virgin-australia-extends-travel-period-for-covid-credits-after-backlash-20260619-p6089w.html
Breaking: Virgin extends travel date for expiring COVID flight credits after criticism
abc.net.au/news/2026-06-19/virgin-australia-covid-flight-credits-expiry-date-extended-/106817060
Greek City Times Jun 18
Virgin Australia restores double-daily Melbourne–Doha flights ahead of European summer
greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/18/virgin-australia-melbourne-doha-flights-restored/
Point Hacks Jun 10
Virgin Australia reward seats can now be found with ChatGPT thanks to a new partnership with OpenAI. It'll be interesting to see how it works when ... Show more
Pandemic travel credits worth millions about to disappear for thousands of Aussies
abc.net.au/news/2026-06-17/virgin-australia-flight-credits-deadline/106806908
AeroTime Jun 16
Virgin Australia resumes Doha flights from Melbourne Airport- AeroTime: Melbourne Airport welcomes the return of Middle East capacity as Virgin Australia resumes ...
aerotime.aero/articles/virgin-australia-resumes-long-haul-doha-service-from-melbourne-airport
Virgin flight makes emergency landing: A Virgin Australia flight bound for Perth was forced to make an emergency landing after an engine issue was reported by ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/virgin-australia-flight-to-perth-makes-emergency-landing-in-melbourne-after-engine-issue/news-story/a9ad437ff0707607e183593d83dc2c6b
United changed my flight but never told me. Now, I’m out $2,000: A woman books a United flight home from Australia, but a last-minute schedule change never ...
mercurynews.com/2026/06/15/a-travel-nightmare-united-changed-my-flight-but-never-told-me-now-im-out-2000/
AeroTime May 28
Virgin Australia marks milestone with 150th Boeing 737 - AeroTime: Virgin Australia's 150th Boeing 737 enters service with names of 8,000 team members ...
aerotime.aero/articles/virgin-australia-marks-milestone-with-150th-boeing-737-featuring-crew-tribute
AeroTime May 26
Virgin Australia rolls out Toy Story 5 livery on Boeing 737 - AeroTime: Virgin Australia rolls out Toy Story 5 livery on Boeing 737-800, with themed experiences ...
aerotime.aero/articles/virgin-australia-launches-toy-story-5-collaboration-with-themed-boeing-737-800
Aussie’s wild discovery during first ever trip to Bali: I have a very un-Australian confession to make.
news.com.au/travel/destinations/asia/bali/aussies-wild-discovery-during-first-ever-trip-to-bali/news-story/5d33308b4418b95e4bdc8dcc59a58aca
Virgin Australia Velocity 30% Conversion Bonus From Accor, Choice, IHG & Shangri-La May 18 – June 5, 2026
loyaltylobby.com/2026/05/20/virgin-australia-velocity-30-conversion-bonus-from-accor-choice-ihg-shangri-la-may-18-june-5-2026/
Virgin Australia cuts corporate staff as costs spiral for airlines: The job cuts come as the aviation industry grapples with higher jet fuel costs caused by the ...
smh.com.au/business/workplace/virgin-australia-cuts-corporate-staff-as-costs-spiral-for-airlines-20260519-p5zyrn.html
Major airline change Aussies will love: Virgin Australia is instigating a major tech overhaul at the bag drop that will do away with check-in kiosks.
news.com.au/travel/virgin-digital-upgrades-to-cut-checkin-times-in-half-airline-says/news-story/2701d9044b9e8b28285598007be62f2a
Choice Privileges Drops Alaska Airlines & United Airlines: Choice Privileges has dropped Alaska Airlines and United Airlines as earning and conversion partners.
loyaltylobby.com/2026/05/13/choice-privileges-drops-alaska-airlines-united-airlines/
AeroTime May 08
Embraer posts record $1.4 billion first quarter revenue: Embraer has posted record first quarter revenues of $1.4 billion, a 31% increase from $1 ...
aerotime.aero/articles/embraer-first-quarter-results-2026
Points! Status! Virgin, Qantas woo travellers with loyalty deals: Competition between the two airlines to keep domestic flights full is heating up ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/points-status-virgin-qantas-woo-travellers-with-loyalty-deals-20260507-p5zunn.html
Point Hacks Apr 29
Weekly Seat Drop 💺⬇️ 29.04 | Home | Point Hacks This week we've uncovered Virgin Australia Business Class reward seat availability across their full international ... Show more
October points and miles deals: Earn more with these offers - The Points Guy: Save, maximize and earn points and miles on various travel purchases this October
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Good news as fuel costs explode, fares hiked: It’s an odd concept to the ordinary Aussie traveller. One week Australian airlines are announcing they must ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/flights/reason-qantas-virgin-australia-dropped-massive-sales-after-hiking-airfares/news-story/c663c9ab0cc918701da3a57438ae5062
Virgin Australia Velocity Double Miles For United Airlines Australia Flights June 1 – October 31, 2026 (Book
loyaltylobby.com/2026/04/29/virgin-australia-velocity-double-miles-for-united-airlines-australia-flights-june-1-october-31-2026-book-by-may-12/
Devon Live Apr 27
Airport chaos leaves hundreds stranded after mass cancellation of flights: Chaos has ripped through airports across Australia and New Zealand after dozens of ...
devonlive.com/news/uk-world-news/airport-chaos-leaves-hundreds-stranded-10937319
Yorkshire Live Apr 27
Plane passengers stranded as 34 flights cancelled and 272 delayed: Hundreds of passengers were left stranded at major airports
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/plane-passengers-stranded-34-flights-33842315
Point Hacks Apr 06
Virgin Australia launches flight search tool: Virgin Australia has upgraded its main flight search interface to now show reward seat availability across selected ...
pointhacks.com.au/news/virgin-australia-launches-flight-search-tool/
Virgin to cut flights, raise costs after $40 million fuel hit: Virgin Australia has joined Qantas in cutting flights and hiking ticket prices as skyrocketing ...
9news.com.au/national/virgin-australia-flags-reduced-capacity-as-fuel-cost-soars/ca1fec74-1b1f-4fb8-8949-55e5b359c8a4
Travel Radar - Aviation News Apr 16
Virgin Australia reveals plans for ‘all-in-one’ search tool: Virgin Australia has recently announced a new plan for the first Australian all-in-one search tool ...
travelradar.aero/virgin-australia-reveals-plans-for-all-in-one-search-tool-for-travel-planning/
Airline suspends Aus flights amid fuel crisis: A major airline has suspended certain Australian flights as the air industry continues to feel the bite of the ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/qantas-and-virgin-australia-to-hike-airfares-as-fuel-costs-surge/news-story/7a175ccc0d100b9ba0a59cc57bdee1d4
Flight chaos hits major Aussie airport: Australian travellers are facing widespread disruption after dozens of scheduled flights to and from Sydney Airport on ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/sydney-airport-chaos-dozens-of-flights-cancelled-due-to-weather/news-story/33a48e44fd706b1d6500c5d02df241bc
Aussie flight attendant, 28, killed in Fiji: A Virgin Australia flight attendant has been killed in a tragic road accident in Fiji.
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/virgin-australia-flight-attendant-28-dies-in-road-accident-in-fiji/news-story/ba4feeee9b892b85020f8dca7add1cef
Same route, same airline, two different approaches to refunds: Like many others, my travel plans were disrupted by the Middle East war. I’d booked through Virgin ...
theage.com.au/traveller/travel-news/same-route-same-airline-two-different-approaches-to-refunds-20260401-p5zko8.html
Aussie flights axed as Iran conflict escalates: Flights operated on behalf of Virgin Australia by Qatar Airways have been cancelled until at least mid-June over ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/flights/virgin-australia-flights-axed-as-qatar-airways-halts-flights-as-instability-escalates/news-story/0e75aa4aa0c0ce77f56fe72495cbde8f
AeroTime Mar 30
Virgin Australia unveils retro livery on 150th Boeing 737 - AeroTime: Virgin Australia rolled out an all-red retro livery celebrating Virgin Blue heritage on ...
aerotime.aero/articles/virgin-australia-rolls-out-first-ever-retro-livery-celebrating-virgin-blue-era
SkyWest Executive (CEO ?) Delays Flight & Bumps Upgraded Passenger To Accommodate Family Member
loyaltylobby.com/2026/03/31/skywest-executive-ceo-delays-flight-bumps-upgraded-passenger-to-accommodate-family-member/
Vape sparks emergency on Virgin flight heading to Melbourne Airport: A Virgin Australia flight makes an emergency landing at Melbourne Airport after a vape ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-03-16/virgin-flight-vape-emergency-melbourne-airport/106458382
AeroTime Mar 26
Virgin Australia wins best cabin crew award for 8th year - AeroTime: Virgin Australia takes World's Best Cabin Crew title for eighth straight year and ranks ...
aerotime.aero/articles/virgin-australia-named-worlds-best-cabin-crew-for-eighth-year-running
Point Hacks Mar 16
United is doubling down on credit cards – here’s what Velocity could adopt: With United changing its program to benefit credit cardholders and status members ...
pointhacks.com.au/news/united-mileageplus-program-changes-2026-what-velocity-could-adopt/
Virgin hikes domestic airfares by 5 per cent due to rising oil prices: Qantas and Jetstar similarly increased fares for the same reason.
9news.com.au/national/virgin-increases-domestic-airfares-by-five-per-cent-due-to-rising-oil-prices/8f5040b8-8669-457f-ba83-b736beaa9bb0
Point Hacks Feb 27
A traveller’s guide to flying with pets on Virgin Australia: Virgin Australia will continue to welcome Pets in Cabin throughout the year, welcoming new routes to ...
pointhacks.com.au/velocity/guide-to-flying-with-pets-on-virgin-australia/
Price hike bad news for Aussie travellers: Virgin Australia’s airfares will be hiked early next week.
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/virgin-australia-will-increase-domestic-airfares-following-qantas-hiking-international-airfares/news-story/4e6bfc179505a7822eaaa97fb2dd1cda
Travel Radar - Aviation News Mar 18
Vape Smoke Triggers Fire Response on Virgin Australia Flight: A Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) was met by ...
travelradar.aero/vape-smoke-triggers-fire-response-on-virgin-australia-flight/
Vape sparks cabin fire on Virgin Australia flight bound for Melbourne: No injuries reported after device burst into flames on Virgin Australia flight
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/melbourne-airport-fire-virgin-australia-flight-vape-b2939171.html
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How did a vape trigger an urgent call on a Virgin Australia domestic flight?: What happened on board, and are vapes considered a fire risk on flights? Here’s ...
theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/16/how-did-a-vape-trigger-an-urgent-call-on-a-virgin-australia-domestic-flight
Philstar Life Mar 16
Plane makes emergency landing after vape catches fire mid-flight: A vape caused an emergency on a plane bound for Melbourne last weekend.
philstarlife.com/news-and-views/332265-vape-fire-mid-flight-emergency-landing
Virgin Australia flight met by firefighters at Melbourne airport after smoke seen coming from vape
theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/16/virgin-australia-flight-vape-firefighters-melbourne-airport
Key FactsMiddle East Conflict Sparks Worldwide Flight Disruptions
Mar 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Major airports such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha remained closed or heavily restricted for a second consecutive day due to ongoing airstrikes.
- The shutdown caused widespread cancellations and reroutes, stranding passengers across global hubs including Bali, Frankfurt, and Kathmandu.
- Dispersed crews and aircraft worldwide have complicated efforts to resume normal flight operations once airspace reopens.
- Continued regional conflict and closed skies threaten prolonged disruption while rising oil prices add financial strain on airlines.
Any escalation in the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan that results in the closure of airspace would have drastic consequences for travel between Europe and Asia.— Ian Petchenik, communications director at Flightradar24
Travel Radar - Aviation News Mar 15
Vape Catches Fire on Virgin Flight: On Sunday, March 15, 2026, a vape caught fire onboard Virgin Australia Flight VA328, which was travelling from Brisbane to ...
travelradar.aero/vape-catches-fire-on-virgin-flight/
Key FactsGulf Conflict Intensifies with Strikes and Evacuations
Mar 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Iran refused to negotiate with the US after launching missile and drone attacks on multiple Gulf cities.
- Three American service members have died so far, with President Trump warning of potentially higher casualties.
- Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged strikes, prompting evacuations in southern Lebanon and other areas.
- The conflict disrupted air travel, damaged airports, and led various countries to plan evacuations of their citizens.
Iran will not negotiate with the United States.— Ali Larijani, Iran's top national security official and secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, said this in a post on X.