Virgin Australia to resume 17 additional domestic routes by 04-Aug-2020

Virgin Australia announced (02-Jul-2020) plans to resume 17 additional domestic routes by 04-Aug-2020, bringing its network to just under 30 local destinations. The carrier will resume services to Newcastle, Hobart, Launceston, Darwin, Alice Springs, Hamilton Island, Maroochydore, Ballina, Coffs Harbour, Proserpine and Mount Isa. CCO John Macleod stated: "We're pleased to have continued our collaborative effort with the Federal Government to re-introduce some services as we start to see confidence return, and as each State and Territory comes closer to finalising their plans for the easing of restrictions and the reopening of borders". [more - original PR]