Virgin Australia adds 17 regional domestic routes
A new agreement with Link Airways will see Virgin Australia grow its regional footprint by 45 per cent - 90 new flights on 17 domestic routes
The partnership will benefit Velocity Frequent Flyer’s nearly 12 million members, allowing them to earn Points and Status Credits on Link Airways-operated codeshare flights by Virgin Australia. Platinum, Gold and Silver members will earn bonus Points and extra baggage allowance, while eligible members can also access Virgin lounges.
Thanks to the new arrangement, Virgin Australia flyers can now book travel to 42 Australian destinations, including Inverell, Wollongong and Biloela, with through check-in and baggage transfer, a first for these locations.
"...the partnership is set to support regional trade and tourism in destinations like Inverell, Wollongong and Biloela, which are not currently serviced by any other major airline" stated Virgin Australia Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Alistair Hartley
“....Together, our networks will be operating up to 365 daily flights across Australia, offering 42 domestic destinations for guests to explore, all while ensuring guests can enjoy seamless connectivity and loyalty benefits under our award-winning Velocity Frequent Flyer program when they travel.”
New regional routes available as Virgin Australia codeshare:
- Brisbane <> Coffs Harbour (BNE-CFS)
- Brisbane <> Bundaberg (BNE-BDB)
- Brisbane <> Biloela (BNE-ZBL)
- Brisbane <> Inverell (BNE-IVR)
- Brisbane <> Narrabri (BNE-NAA)
- Brisbane <> Dubbo (BNE-DBO)
- Brisbane <> Orange (BNE-OAG)
- Brisbane <> Tamworth (BNE-TMW)
- Brisbane <> Armidale (BNE-ARM)
- Brisbane <> Wollongong (BNE-WOL)
- Sydney <> Narrabri (SYD-NAA)
- Sydney <> Inverell (BNE-IVR)
- Melbourne <> Dubbo (MEL-DBO)
- Melbourne <> Orange (MEL-OAG)
- Melbourne <> Wollongong (MEL-WOL)
- Canberra <> Hobart (CBR-HBA)
- Canberra <> Newcastle (CBR-NTL).