Virgin ‘New Era’ event Thur 19th. [*Postponed*]

[HS-TQE]

Oh well, it doesn't really matter as the general public has no idea about this event anyway, just us fanatics, so it doesn't look bad to the masses.

And the Murdoch Media/Nine Media/other mainstream media etc.

 

[_flyer]

I suspect the original gram-able focus was probably a re-hash of the new J/Y seats currently on the 2x ex-Silk Air units being announced as being retrofitted across the entire 738 fleet.

But it could be worse. The whole VA 2.0 announcement may end up similar to the big Qantas announcement where they ended up announcing Toasters in the Hobart lounge.

I would have loved if they annouced a lie-flat single aisle product similar to Singapore Airlines 737-MAX, even if it was just on select services - short haul and transcontinental. I know it's highly unlikely, but one can dream.

 

[simmomelb]

And the Murdoch Media/Nine Media/other mainstream media etc.

I haven't seen any great attention given to it. Just one silly bit in The Australian.
Haven't seen anything on TV and I watch enough mainstream TV (perhaps too much), not really that interesting to report on.

 

[twinaisle]

The fact that you guys seem to care more than the staff do about this

 

[_flyer]

The fact that you guys seem to care more than the staff do about this

I just want this thread to get as many pages/comments as possible, so then it will be an even bigger let down lol

 

[twinaisle]

I just want this thread to get as many pages/comments as possible, so then it will be an even bigger let down lol

We're use to that already

 

[Mattg]

I wonder if it’s any coincidence that the logo shown on the Virgin Australia App was updated this morning?

 

[simmomelb]

So it is, and the app icon is also, the same as their jackets now

edit: The new logo has just been updated on their website now also.

 

[jase05]

Carbon copy of the VS logo so does that mean Tricky Dicky is tipping more coin in?

 

[TheInsider]

Carbon copy of the VS logo so does that mean Tricky Dicky is tipping more coin in?

Must be going back to face painting and making 'jokes' on the PA in flight....

 

[simmomelb]

Must be going back to face painting and making 'jokes' on the PA in flight....

I hope so, I used to enjoy it when they had a little fun on the PA

 

[RAM]

I hope so, I used to enjoy it when they had a little fun on the PA

In the early days, male steward was doing the safety demo on a 6.30pm MEL SYD. I and maybe one or two others had their heads up - the other 95% were not even pretending.

The steward got to the part about 'if in the water, to attract attention then blow the whistle', and with a massive intake of breath let it rip through the whistle. Those whistles will get you located.

Just like watching chickens in a farm yard - all heads snapped up (I suspect some chiroprators & physios got extra business) and not one head that I could see went down again until after the steward finished with a grin from ear to ear.

Another flight, few months later, the steward at the point about 'if the command brace brace brace then tuck your head down... and kiss your cough good bye'.

All this long before Air NZ started with their safety videos.

 

[henrus]

Yep I'm convinced hanger event was meant to equal new logo (and possibly new livery).

 

[simmomelb]

Exactly, new logo/livery and official announcement of new bus class seats. The only thing that's "instagrammable". Given the number of cancelled flights and staff shortages, it wouldn't have locked great having a plane sitting in a hanger for a media event/announcement.

 

[Digicola]

Exactly, new logo/livery and official announcement of new bus class seats. The only thing that's "instagrammable". Given the number of cancelled flights and staff shortages, it wouldn't have locked great having a plane sitting in a hanger for a media event/announcement.

Even moreso if they had staff parading at the event instead of manning planes after repeatedly complaining about cabin crew shortages.

So what are betting on for the new livery, inverted virgin blue livery? (White body red tail)

 

[BNEFlyer]

Definitely a brand refresh, think VS Australia.

 

[Mattg]

So what are betting on for the new livery, inverted virgin blue livery? (White body red tail)

I would expect to see a red tail.

Traditionally, all Virgin airline brands are supposed to have a red tail for their livery anyway. The current Virgin Australia livery is an exception and IIRC Richard himself had to approve it.

 

[henrus]

Definitely a brand refresh, think VS Australia.

To be honest when I opened the VA website this afternoon immediately thought of the Virgin America logo.

 

[justinbrett]

I would expect to see a red tail.

Traditionally, all Virgin airline brands are supposed to have a red tail for their livery anyway. The current Virgin Australia livery is an exception and IIRC Richard himself had to approve it.

Makes it very similar to QF livery though, that's a problem. I think that's why Virgin Blue was different to start with.

 

[RooFlyer]

Carbon copy of the VS logo so does that mean Tricky Dicky is tipping more coin in?

Did he ever tip some real coin in? Or did he just squeeze the lemon for ‘Virgin’ licensing fees?