[Wrong] Sydney to Hong Kong VA80 & VA82
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re: [Wrong] Sydney to Hong Kong VA80 & VA82
Isn't the ACCC going to give a decision regarding the HKG flights tomorrow? If yes, then should we hear something from VA regarding ticket sales? They will need to sell the tickets asap if they want that 3 month lead in time for a July launch.
Isn't the ACCC going to give a decision regarding the HKG flights tomorrow? If yes, then should we hear something from VA regarding ticket sales? They will need to sell the tickets asap if they want that 3 month lead in time for a July launch.
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re: [Wrong] Sydney to Hong Kong VA80 & VA82
Virgin and HNA have asked for interim authorisation for their joint venture by tomorrow. Looking at the submissions to date, I only see one objection and multiple parties supporting the application. Hopefully, we will find out this week.
Virgin and HNA have asked for interim authorisation for their joint venture by tomorrow. Looking at the submissions to date, I only see one objection and multiple parties supporting the application. Hopefully, we will find out this week.
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re: [Wrong] Sydney to Hong Kong VA80 & VA82
No corresponding return leg showing.
SYD flights now nil.
No corresponding return leg showing.
SYD flights now nil.
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re: [Wrong] Sydney to Hong Kong VA80 & VA82
The ACCC today has granted interim authorisation for VA & HNA to fly between Australia & Hong Kong . I would expect to hear further details from VA over the course of the week.
Any references to SYD-HKG are now not showing in Google , so it looks favourable that it will be MEL-HKG
The ACCC today has granted interim authorisation for VA & HNA to fly between Australia & Hong Kong . I would expect to hear further details from VA over the course of the week.
Any references to SYD-HKG are now not showing in Google , so it looks favourable that it will be MEL-HKG
re: [Wrong] Sydney to Hong Kong VA80 & VA82
Official statement from VA today -
Virgin Australia announces flights from Melbourne to Hong Kong | Virgin Australia Newsroom
21 March 2017 | Network
Virgin Australia announces flights from Melbourne to Hong Kong
Virgin Australia today announced it will commence services between Melbourne and Hong Kong, expanding its international footprint into Greater China for the first time.
From 5 July 2017, Virgin Australia will operate five return services per week between the two cities, using dual aisle Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Virgin Australia’s proposed alliance with HNA Aviation and Hong Kong Airlines will enable customers to connect through Hong Kong to 13 destinations in mainland China. It will also allow guests from Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Capital Airlines and Tianjin Airlines to connect onto Virgin Australia’s expansive domestic and trans-Tasman network.
Today’s announcement follows the ACCC’s interim approval of Virgin Australia’s proposed alliance with HNA Aviation, Hong Kong Airlines and HK Express. The Virgin Australia flights are on sale subject to obtaining final regulatory approval from the ACCC.
Virgin Australia’s Airbus A330-200 fleet features the airline’s award-winning Business Class suites, ‘The Business’, which was recently recognised as the world’s best Business Class by Airline Ratings, as well as 255 economy seats in a 2-4-2 configuration.
Virgin Australia Group CEO John Borghetti said: “Virgin Australia’s entry into Hong Kong and Greater China is a key pillar of our international strategy, allowing us to tap into Australia’s fastest growing and most valuable inbound travel market.
“Awarded the world’s most liveable city for the past six years, Melbourne is an international city in its own right and hosts some of Australia’s biggest and most spectacular events. We look forward to showcasing this great city to inbound visitors from Hong Kong and beyond.
“The Virgin Australia livery flying to Hong Kong for the first time is an exciting development and with it brings the style and sophistication that is synonymous with our brand.
“Travellers to and from Hong Kong will be able to fly in the world’s best business class and dine on a restaurant-in-the-sky experience designed by resident chef Luke Mangan. Coupled with service delivered by the world’s best cabin crew, we know guests travelling on this route from July will appreciate the effortless luxury that comes with Virgin Australia,” Mr Borghetti said.
Velocity Frequent Flyer members will be able to earn Velocity Points and Status Credits on these flights, while details of reciprocal frequent flyer benefits and lounge access will be announced at a later date together with codeshare arrangements.
Flights are on sale from Wednesday 22 March at www.virginaustralia.com
Virgin Australia Melbourne to Hong Kong Schedule
MEL-HKG
VA89 0035/0815 Tue, Thu, Sat
VA87 1025/1805 Mon
VA87 0940/1720 Wed
HKG-MEL
VA86 1950/0820 (+1) Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
0035/0815
Official statement from VA today -
Virgin Australia announces flights from Melbourne to Hong Kong | Virgin Australia Newsroom
21 March 2017 | Network
Virgin Australia announces flights from Melbourne to Hong Kong
Virgin Australia today announced it will commence services between Melbourne and Hong Kong, expanding its international footprint into Greater China for the first time.
From 5 July 2017, Virgin Australia will operate five return services per week between the two cities, using dual aisle Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Virgin Australia’s proposed alliance with HNA Aviation and Hong Kong Airlines will enable customers to connect through Hong Kong to 13 destinations in mainland China. It will also allow guests from Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Capital Airlines and Tianjin Airlines to connect onto Virgin Australia’s expansive domestic and trans-Tasman network.
Today’s announcement follows the ACCC’s interim approval of Virgin Australia’s proposed alliance with HNA Aviation, Hong Kong Airlines and HK Express. The Virgin Australia flights are on sale subject to obtaining final regulatory approval from the ACCC.
Virgin Australia’s Airbus A330-200 fleet features the airline’s award-winning Business Class suites, ‘The Business’, which was recently recognised as the world’s best Business Class by Airline Ratings, as well as 255 economy seats in a 2-4-2 configuration.
Virgin Australia Group CEO John Borghetti said: “Virgin Australia’s entry into Hong Kong and Greater China is a key pillar of our international strategy, allowing us to tap into Australia’s fastest growing and most valuable inbound travel market.
“Awarded the world’s most liveable city for the past six years, Melbourne is an international city in its own right and hosts some of Australia’s biggest and most spectacular events. We look forward to showcasing this great city to inbound visitors from Hong Kong and beyond.
“The Virgin Australia livery flying to Hong Kong for the first time is an exciting development and with it brings the style and sophistication that is synonymous with our brand.
“Travellers to and from Hong Kong will be able to fly in the world’s best business class and dine on a restaurant-in-the-sky experience designed by resident chef Luke Mangan. Coupled with service delivered by the world’s best cabin crew, we know guests travelling on this route from July will appreciate the effortless luxury that comes with Virgin Australia,” Mr Borghetti said.
Velocity Frequent Flyer members will be able to earn Velocity Points and Status Credits on these flights, while details of reciprocal frequent flyer benefits and lounge access will be announced at a later date together with codeshare arrangements.
Flights are on sale from Wednesday 22 March at www.virginaustralia.com
Virgin Australia Melbourne to Hong Kong Schedule
MEL-HKG
VA89 0035/0815 Tue, Thu, Sat
VA87 1025/1805 Mon
VA87 0940/1720 Wed
HKG-MEL
VA86 1950/0820 (+1) Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
0035/0815
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