Virgin Australia

This week we brought together journalists from Australia’s leading media publications to celebrate the year and say thank you for their continued support of Virgin Australia and Velocity Frequent Flyer. Strong storytelling is a team effort, and we value the trust and collaboration that help us share meaningful updates with millions of Australians. #VirginAustralia

We have launched our new Business Class and buy-on-board Economy menus as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing every step of the inflight experience.   In Business Class, we’ve reimagined the menu with bold seasonal flavours and high-quality Australian produce, featuring a rotating selection of summer-inspired dishes, all included as part of the Business Class experience.   For our Economy guests, there’s even more to enjoy, with buy-on-board favourites like Arnott’s Tim Tams, a new grazing snack box and more.   Velocity Frequent Flyer members can also use their Points to redeem for food and drinks onboard, making that indulgent moment even more rewarding.  #VirginAustralia #VelocityFrequentFlyer #PaywithPoints

This week we celebrated the 2025 Virgin Flair Awards, which recognise our incredible team members who live our values and go above and beyond to deliver for our guests and for each other, every day. Our people are at the heart of our airline, and these awards are all about celebrating their signature Virgin Flair. All nominees were recognised by their teammates for demonstrating our values of We Put Safety First, We Have a Big Heart, We Own It, and We Do the Right Thing. Finalists were made up of our quarterly winners and selected by our Executive Leadership Team for their outstanding commitment. Congratulations to all of our winners, you’re what makes Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia. #VirginAustralia

The first of our brand new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft is now in service, marking the first brand new aircraft to enter Western Australia’s charter market this century. The E190-E2 is currently the world’s most fuel-efficient single-aisle jet with the lowest noise profile in its class and is set to deliver exceptional comfort, efficiency, and sustainability to our charter customers and communities. Yesterday, the aircraft which is named Coral Bay after the seaside WA town, completed its inaugural commercial flight from Perth to Boolgeeda, representing a major milestone for our business and for regional aviation in the state. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdFqw9Hc #VirginAustralia #Embraer

Today we released our 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting our progress and the runway ahead as we continue to embed sustainability across our operations.       From reductions in emissions intensity to expanding accessibility and recycling initiatives, supporting disrupted travellers in times of need, and furthering industry collaboration, this year’s highlights reflect our commitment to building a more sustainable and inclusive future for aviation.      None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our people, whose efforts - big and small - are helping to make a difference.      Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gmK8DUgH     #VirginAustralia #Sustainability #ESG  

We’re proud to celebrate Virgin Australia pilot, Deborah Lawrie, whose extraordinary story has inspired the world premiere of FLY GIRL.     Opening tonight at Sydney’s Ensemble Theatre, FLY GIRL tells the powerful story of Deborah’s path to becoming Australia’s first female commercial airline pilot in the late 1970s – a legacy that is celebrated at Virgin Australia and throughout the aviation community.     We wish Deborah and the Ensemble Theatre every success for the season.     FLY GIRL runs until 22 November 2025 with tickets available here: https://lnkd.in/g5t-YUa8   #VirginAustralia #FLYGIRL #WomenInAviation 

Today is an exciting day for pet lovers with our very first Pets in Cabin flights officially taking off between Melbourne and the Gold Coast and Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast. Early booking trends show Australians are eager to travel with their furry companions, with more than half of bookings to date for the upcoming summer holiday season. Pets in Cabin bookings are also set to boost the pet travel economy with hotels, experiences and pet-friendly transportation set to benefit from the new services. Thank you to everyone who has made this Australian-first initiative possible, including the teams at Melbourne Airport, Gold Coast Airport and Sunshine Coast Airport. We are proud of the innovation Virgin Australia continues to bring to the market. Read more: https://lnkd.in/guN5afSd #VirginAustralia

At Virgin Australia, we love to keep the footy flying.   We’ve been the proud airline of the AFL - Australian Football League since 2011, transporting players, coaches, league officials and support staff on more than 5,000 flights (or 183,000 seats), carrying more than 3,600 tonnes in club cargo in that time, while sharing the magic of the game all over the country.   Congratulations to the Brisbane Lions and Geelong Cats for making the final. May the best team win!   #VirginAustralia #AFL

From today, eligible guests on select domestic and short-haul international flights can bid to keep the seat next to them free, creating a more spacious Economy experience at great value. Neighbour-Free Seating is available on our app from as low as $30 per flight, with successful bids confirmed no later than two hours prior to departure. A survey conducted by Velocity Frequent Flyer revealed that members value extra space, with almost half of respondents willing to pay a fee to have the middle seat empty on international flights, and one in three considering it for domestic flights. Neighbour-Free Seating is one of the many ways we're listening to our customers to make every journey more wonderful. More: https://lnkd.in/gS5EGUNZ #VirginAustralia

From today, Velocity Frequent Flyer’s 13 million members can now use their Points to redeem in-store at all 56 MYER locations across the country.   The expansion of the partnership with Australia’s favourite department store will see members able to use their Points to shop for all, or part of their purchase on thousands of products across fashion, beauty, homewares, electrical, toys and more.    Velocity continues its commitment to offering its members flexibility, convenience and rewards where they matter most and the expansion of this partnership is a testament to that.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/g39xJiSk   #VelocityFrequentFlyer #Myer