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Virgin Blue to fly from Sydney to Uluru

Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd will commence flights from Sydney to Uluru from August, the Brisbane-based airline said on Monday.

Virgin Blue appoints a chief who means business

John Borghetti

Matt O'Sullivan Virgin Blue will step up its attempts to eat into the high-yielding corporate travel market, after it confirmed that John Borghetti would replace Brett Godfrey in two months.

Virgin Blue returns to profitability

Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd returned to profitability in the first half of 2009/10.

Investors applaud Virgin Blue's guidance

Virgin Blue Holdings returned to profitability in the first half of 2009-10, maintained its annual earnings guidance and says it continued to see pressure on domestic yields.

Virgin Blue back in black

Matt O'Sullivan Virgin Blue has shown that it has largely overcome the worst period in its 10-year history, after posting a better-than-expected profit in the first half of the year.

Virgin Blue appoints John Borghetti CEO

Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd has announced the appointment of former Qantas executive John Borghetti as its new chief executive.

Virgin Blue expects to land big turnaround

Matt O'Sullivan Virgin Blue provides further evidence the travel industry is emerging from one of its toughest years after upgrading its pre-tax profit forecast to as much as $110 million for the full year.

Virgin Blue lifts full-year profit outlook

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Matt O'Sullivan Virgin Blue bolsters expectations of a broad recovery in the hard-hit travel industry after upgrading its pre-tax profit forecasts.

Virgin Blue to be back in black in 2010

Discount airline company Virgin Blue Holdings says it expects to return to profitability in fiscal 2010 because of lower fuel prices and better passenger loads.

Virgin Blue may join Delta's team

Matt O'Sullivan Virgin Blue has given the strongest hint it is mulling over whether to join the Delta Air Lines-led SkyTeam alliance.

Virgin Blue passengers rise in November

Jordan Chong Virgin Blue recorded a small increase in passenger numbers in November, despite some weakness on its domestic routes.

EasyJet boss Harrison tipped for top job at Virgin Blue

Matt O'Sullivan VIRGIN BLUE has finally revealed that a British airline executive will fill one of the holes in its senior management team, amid mounting speculation that easyJet's departing boss, Andy Harrison, is...

Virgin Blue stands by result guidance

Lema Samandar Airline Virgin Blue is standing by its guidance for a break even result in 2009/10 as it looks forward to an expected upturn in the Australian economy.

Dollar boost for Virgin Blue

Insider Virgin profits from weak greenback, plus no shortage of topics to discuss at Foster’s AGM, BT Investment Management, listed funds and more.

Virgin Blue, Delta approved for US route

A proposed joint-venture between Virgin Blue and Delta Air Lines on the trans-Pacific route has received preliminary approval from local regulatory authorities.

Virgin Blue sees clearer skies ahead

Virgin Blue has lifted slightly its earnings expectations for this financial year but has refrained from giving a definitive outlook statement because of market volatility.

Virgin Blue anticipates profit return

Virgin Blue says that based on current trading it expects to return to profitability in 2010 after the most challenging year since its launch nine years ago.

Virgin Blue expects return to profitability in 2010

Virgin Blue says that based on current trading it expects to return to profitability in 2010 after the most challenging year since its launch nine years ago.

Regulators okay Delta, Virgin Blue plan

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Australian regulators approve a joint venture, giving the carriers greater flexibility in flights between the US and Australia.

Approval for Delta, Virgin Blue plan

Australian regulators approved a venture between Delta Air and Virgin Blue to give the carriers greater flexibility with flights between Australia and the US.