Virgin Australia

Cash strapped Virgin Australia collapses due to coronavirus crisis; 16,000 jobs under threat

Virgin Australia announced that it entered voluntary administration to recapitalise the business after being battered by the coronavirus pandemic, which has crippled the global airline industry

Apr 21, 2020, 21:56 PM IST

Bali tourists stranded as flights axed

Tigerair said Virgin Australia was sending two flights to Bali to bring affected customers back.

Jan 12, 2017, 11:30 AM IST

New Australian drone laws put passenger jets at risk: Pilots

Commercial pilots have expressed concerns about Australia`s drone laws, saying they raise the risk of fatal collisions between unmanned drones and passenger planes.

Dec 30, 2016, 09:39 AM IST

Virgin Australia takes full control of Tigerair Australia for Aus$1

Virgin Australia purchased a 60 percent stake in Tigerair in mid-2013 for Aus$35 million and said agreement had been reached to buy the rest of the carrier, which has struggled to reach profitability, for the tiny sum.

Oct 17, 2014, 11:18 AM IST