I feel like the A330neo would be a great aircraft for them currently as it has a decent range along with delivery slots and they have operated this type before
I discovered Virgin Australia long-haul in the 2010s, and used them exclusively (over Delta & United) to travel between LAX to SYD. Initially their business product was 2-3-2, but then they upgraded their -300ERs to 1-2-1 herringbone, and together with their Sky Lounge, it was a great product. Sometimes they would run "business saver" fare sales, where the seat cost was 1/2 price if I departed on Thursday (vs Friday), for meetings starting the following Monday. It was a no-brainer for my company to pay for a Saturday night stay vs paying the full business fare. Overall, VA really knew how to treat their international customers. Now if they just re-launched their international operations, maybe with 6-8 Boeing 787-9s? Make it happen VA!
I still wonder is Virgin Australia now mulling an A330-900neo order if Qatar Airways' assistance means the airline will resume longer-range international services.
Virgin should partner with PAL in the future. Once the new Manila airport opens, I see PAL returning to Europe while growing their fleet. Since Virgin wants to keep to the regional scene PAL can provide the European and N American traffic to Australia.
They need to bring back all of their 777s. Personally, I think that the A330 Neo is the perfect airplane for them as it has a decent range of capacity and could help complement the 777-300er, likewise with A350-900. We’re virgin messed up is they did not expand fast enough, they grew so slow, to where it literally causes them to be unable to compete in many markets. The only flew to Los Angeles and Abu Dhabi likewise with Hong Kong. They should’ve had many more destinations, and they should’ve ordered more 777-300er/a330s at the time.
I believe they should purchase the 737 MAX 7, they can keep the same aircraft type, but the MAX 7 has substantial range which would allow for routes into South East Asia. They could focus on unserved international routes with this jet, codesharing with their major partners. These routes may include Townsville, Gold Coast, Newcastle & Canberra to Singapore etc.
Technically speaking, a flag carrier is a government-owned airline, so QF hasn’t been a flag carrier since its listing. The 330 lease costs and the way they were operated almost single-handedly drained the company. The tripler was cost-neutral. Bring on more widebodies
I feel like the A330neo would be a great aircraft for them currently as it has a decent range along with delivery slots and they have operated this type before
They would be better off with the 789
I’ll never be on Virgin given they flying the MAX.
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I discovered Virgin Australia long-haul in the 2010s, and used them exclusively (over Delta & United) to travel between LAX to SYD. Initially their business product was 2-3-2, but then they upgraded their -300ERs to 1-2-1 herringbone, and together with their Sky Lounge, it was a great product. Sometimes they would run "business saver" fare sales, where the seat cost was 1/2 price if I departed on Thursday (vs Friday), for meetings starting the following Monday. It was a no-brainer for my company to pay for a Saturday night stay vs paying the full business fare. Overall, VA really knew how to treat their international customers. Now if they just re-launched their international operations, maybe with 6-8 Boeing 787-9s? Make it happen VA!
I still wonder is Virgin Australia now mulling an A330-900neo order if Qatar Airways' assistance means the airline will resume longer-range international services.
787 is more likely because Qatar has chosen the 787 over A330NEO
Virgin should partner with PAL in the future. Once the new Manila airport opens, I see PAL returning to Europe while growing their fleet. Since Virgin wants to keep to the regional scene PAL can provide the European and N American traffic to Australia.
Another amazing video. Keep it up!
I miss the Virgin Australia big birds!
I think it's about time Virgin Australia order some new wide bodies and return to long haul travel.
I’ve flown Virgin Australia from Melbourne to LAX, the service was amazing. I wish that they could fly long haul again
They need to bring back all of their 777s. Personally, I think that the A330 Neo is the perfect airplane for them as it has a decent range of capacity and could help complement the 777-300er, likewise with A350-900. We’re virgin messed up is they did not expand fast enough, they grew so slow, to where it literally causes them to be unable to compete in many markets. The only flew to Los Angeles and Abu Dhabi likewise with Hong Kong. They should’ve had many more destinations, and they should’ve ordered more 777-300er/a330s at the time.
Thank you Dj!!
I believe they should purchase the 737 MAX 7, they can keep the same aircraft type, but the MAX 7 has substantial range which would allow for routes into South East Asia. They could focus on unserved international routes with this jet, codesharing with their major partners. These routes may include Townsville, Gold Coast, Newcastle & Canberra to Singapore etc.
VA should definitely introduce long haul as 1) it was profitable for them pre-pandemic and 2) I want to use their liveries in the flight sim lol
amazing video amazing video
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Technically speaking, a flag carrier is a government-owned airline, so QF hasn’t been a flag carrier since its listing.
The 330 lease costs and the way they were operated almost single-handedly drained the company. The tripler was cost-neutral.
Bring on more widebodies