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Jayne Hrdlicka


Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia to launch nation’s first-ever pets in cabin flights

The Australian-first service, which will have pet-lovers rejoicing around the nation, is subject to regulatory approval, and is expected to launch within 12 months.


Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways begins partnership with Virgin Australia

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia, have officially commenced a strategic partnership that significantly expands the networks, lounges and loyalty programs of both airlines, bringing substantial benefits and new destinations to travellers.


Asia

Focus forward – bigger, better, stronger

Flight Centre Corporate opens registrations for ‘Illuminate 2022’, to be held at Alexandria’s The Venue in Sydney on Thursday 20 October, with a ‘Focus Forward – Bigger, Better, Stronger’ theme.


Air

“Some people may die,” Virgin Australia boss’ insensitive words

Virgin Australia is still battling a PR nightmare after Jayne Hrdlicka the airline CEO made a speech at the Queensland University of Technology using the controversial statement “some people may die”.


Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia brings back hundreds of cabin crew

Hundreds of cabin crew are needed after Virgin Australia negotiated the reintroduction of 10 Boeing 737-800 planes with aircraft lessors.


Airlines and Aviation

Virgin scraps free food from its economy class

Virgin Australia has scrapped the free food offering in its economy class, with passengers only receiving complimentary water, tea, or coffee on flights.


Asia

Australia’s Queensland reopens borders

The Australian state of Queensland has reopened its borders to the residents from New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria on 1 December, after months of restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic


Air

Virgin Australia CEO Paul Scurrah to step down in November

Paul Scurrah will stand down when Virgin is formally handed in early November and former Jetstar boss Jayne Hrdlicka will take over as CEO.