The airline was founded in 2000 and is the second largest airline in Australia. It has its headquarters in Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
The airline has several hubs in Brisbane Airport, Melbourne Airport, Sydney Airport, Christchurch Airport and Auckland airport. It covers several destinations all over the world. Virgin Blue Airlines flights go to:
- Sydney
- Wellington
- Sunshine Coast
- Townsville
- Rockhampton
- Rarotonga
- Queenstown
- Proserpine
- Port Vila
- Port Moresby
- Port Hedland
- Phuket
- Perth
- Nuku’alofa
- Newman
- Newcastle
- Nadi
- Mount Isa
- Mildura
- Melbourne
- Mackay
- Los Angeles
- Launceston
- Johannesburg
- Honiara
- Hobart
- Hervey Bay
- Hamilton Island
- Hamilton
- Gold Coast
- Gladstone
- Emerald
- Dunedin
- Denspasar
- Darwin
- Coffs Harbor
The airline has won several awards for its performance over the years. It operates with a fleet of Airbus A320-200, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-700, Boeing737-800, Boeing 777-300ER, and Embraer E-190AR aircrafts.
Virgin Blue Airlines Fare structure and Virgin Blue Airlines flight amenities
The airline offers different classes and fares; they differ according to the route and duration of the flight. Passengers can book Virgin Blue Airlines flight reservations for business class, Premium economy and economy class if they have domestic or short haul international flights. Economy class passengers have a comfortable flight and get a pitch space of 31-33’’. Premium economy class passengers get extra pitch space which is 34’’+, this class is offered on a few aircrafts. Business class passengers have a very relaxing experience, their pitch space is 37 inches and the seats are wide and comfortable.
Passengers with Virgin Blue Airlines flight tickets for economy class on long haul international flights get a pitch space of 32 inch. Their seats can recline and they also provisions for in flight entertainment. They also get food and beverages. In the premium economy class of the airline the pitch space is 38 inch and the seats recline more than economy class and have head and foot rests as well. They are served a delicious meal and have provisions for in flight entertainment. Passengers traveling in the business class get flat beds; 77” pitch space and the best of all services.
Virgin Blue Airlines Baggage
Passengers with Virgin Blue airlines reservations can carry 7kg as carry -on luggage in all flights. Passengers with Virgin Blue Airlines tickets, will have variation in the checked in baggage allowance can vary according to the fare type and membership card.
Virgin Blue Airlines Rewards
Velocity Frequent flyer program of the airline has several levels and members can be a part of these levels according to the miles they earn. Passengers get several Virgin Blue Airlines flight deals, offers, tickets etc. Passengers can also get several rewards by buying the membership for the Virgin Blue Lounge.