Virgin to lease a330's

Jake Fox · 08-29-2010, 11:01 PM

Found this that seems very interesting.
Virgin boosts frills in bid for West Australian services | The Australian

cathay250 · 08-29-2010, 11:57 PM

Very interesting. Perth is obviously the largest market for growth. Hence why both airlines are taking the brunt of their national fight to Perth.

This is great news for West Australians who will see extra service, better product and cheaper prices!

Ive always thought Perth has the most potential out of any Australian city. I visit Perth a lot and I am very impressed with the city and its growth. good luck to the airlines and Perth!

Apart from this domestic increase in service and competition, internationally the number of flights has increased significantly. Around 8 years ago I used to fly from HKG on CX, they only had 3 flights a week. Now they have 10 flights a week and I believe QF also have a daily service. The same type of growth has been seen to DPS, SIN, Kuala Lumpur nad Tokyo I beleive.

ek&sq · 08-30-2010, 05:13 AM

I thought this was about Virgin Atlantic by the title

Would be nice to see A330's in the Virgin Blue colors though.

Jake Fox · 08-31-2010, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ek&sq

I thought this was about Virgin Atlantic by the title

Sorry about that bud. When I posted it and saw the thread I thought s***!!!!!!

I think its interesting combination because they operate the 777's and it's strange there going to Airbus aswell. Cost increases but i'm happy to see more A330's.

Last thing is I wonder were going to park. It's absolutely packed at Perth on weekdays.

VSROY · 08-31-2010, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ek&sq

I thought this was about Virgin Atlantic by the title

Would be nice to see A330's in the Virgin Blue colors though.

Same here, I thought the thread was about VS's new A330 coming next year. But its even better another Virgin Livery, Its good to see Virgin getting stuck in all over the world.

bmibaby737 · 08-31-2010, 05:46 AM

No Offesnse guys, But this is old news, been around for about a week

. Its still going to be intresting though!

furryforest · 08-31-2010, 07:16 AM

Virgin Blue Airlines Airbus A330-300 Combo Aviation Design - Modified Airliner Photos

I know its an A333 but gives a possible indication

Jake Fox · 09-01-2010, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by furryforest

Virgin Blue Airlines Airbus A330-300 Combo Aviation Design - Modified Airliner Photos

I know its an A333 but gives a possible indication

Looking forward to seeing it. Suits Virgin Blue although they should maybe do something with the engines. Thanks for sharing Furry.

A380-QOTS · 09-03-2010, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by furryforest

Virgin Blue Airlines Airbus A330-300 Combo Aviation Design - Modified Airliner Photos

I know its an A333 but gives a possible indication

Take it from me, that isnt even close, whole new livery and name on its way announcements/reveal FEB 2011.

furryforest · 09-03-2010, 10:04 AM

Are they doing away with the Virgin Brand?

Jake Fox · 09-03-2010, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by furryforest

Are they doing away with the Virgin Brand?

Can't be if V Australia's changing to Virgin Australia.

If there changing colour I wonder if it's planes are going to be painted Blue? If they do I'll miss those little red-rockets.

Hang-on new name -

A380-QOTS · 09-03-2010, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by furryforest

Are they doing away with the Virgin Brand?

Virgin Brand will still be there be a new second name, my gut feeling is the livery will be more similar to VAustralia's, keep your eyes peeled at the Boeing factory for any new paint

The game has changed and everything at VB is going to change the product/uniforms/cabins/livery/name/lounges/FF program massive relaunch next year in FEB going to be very exciting

A380-QOTS · 09-03-2010, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake Fox

Can't be if V Australia's changing to Virgin Australia.

If there changing colour I wonder if it's planes are going to be painted Blue? If they do I'll miss those little red-rockets.

Hang-on new name -

VAustralia cant change due to VS being 49% owned by SQ (Virgin name cant be used outside of Australia) so VAustralia will be the longhaul and a new name for the domestic ops.

Jake Fox · 09-03-2010, 10:02 PM

Back in June they were close to an agreement to change it's name to Virgin australia (Pac Blue, VB and V Aus). Just found out VB are retiring it's 6 ERJ-170's

, not that Perth see's them anyway.
A330s, Etihad alliance for Virgin Blue as profit meets expectations | Australian Aviation Magazine

A380-QOTS · 09-04-2010, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake Fox

Back in June they were close to an agreement to change it's name to Virgin australia (Pac Blue, VB and V Aus). Just found out VB are retiring it's 6 ERJ-170's

, not that Perth see's them anyway.
A330s, Etihad alliance for Virgin Blue as profit meets expectations | Australian Aviation Magazine

The E170's are crap, standby on a turbo-prop of some sort, pretty much think it will be Virgin Australia for domestic.

08-29-2010, 11:01 PM	#1
Jake Fox G-VFOX Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Age: 21 Posts: 717	Virgin to lease a330's Found this that seems very interesting. Virgin boosts frills in bid for West Australian services \| The Australian __________________ Planes on order: shate loads!!!!! Many thanks Alvin (Crairways)

08-29-2010, 11:57 PM	#2
cathay250 Senior Captain Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hong Kong Age: 21 Posts: 1,554	Re: Virgin to lease a330's Very interesting. Perth is obviously the largest market for growth. Hence why both airlines are taking the brunt of their national fight to Perth. This is great news for West Australians who will see extra service, better product and cheaper prices! Ive always thought Perth has the most potential out of any Australian city. I visit Perth a lot and I am very impressed with the city and its growth. good luck to the airlines and Perth! Apart from this domestic increase in service and competition, internationally the number of flights has increased significantly. Around 8 years ago I used to fly from HKG on CX, they only had 3 flights a week. Now they have 10 flights a week and I believe QF also have a daily service. The same type of growth has been seen to DPS, SIN, Kuala Lumpur nad Tokyo I beleive. __________________ CATHAY PACIFIC People. They make an airline. CX Now fly nonstop daily HKG-ORD! New Business Class now featuring on selected flights to SYD, YVR, JFK, ORD, YYZ, LAX Premium Economy launch March 2012 to YYZ, SYD CX to fly to New York/Newark(EWR) from May 2012 www.cathaypacific.com Last edited by cathay250; 08-30-2010 at 12:00 AM.

08-30-2010, 05:13 AM	#3
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08-31-2010, 05:46 AM	#6
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08-31-2010, 07:16 AM	#7
furryforest Operations Director Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern Ireland, UK Age: 31 Posts: 6,165	Re: Virgin to lease a330's Virgin Blue Airlines Airbus A330-300 Combo Aviation Design - Modified Airliner Photos I know its an A333 but gives a possible indication __________________ I swear to drunk i'm not God

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furryforest Operations Director Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern Ireland, UK Age: 31 Posts: 6,165	Re: Virgin to lease a330's Are they doing away with the Virgin Brand? __________________ I swear to drunk i'm not God

09-03-2010, 10:02 PM	#14
Jake Fox G-VFOX Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Age: 21 Posts: 717	Re: Virgin to lease a330's Back in June they were close to an agreement to change it's name to Virgin australia (Pac Blue, VB and V Aus). Just found out VB are retiring it's 6 ERJ-170's , not that Perth see's them anyway. A330s, Etihad alliance for Virgin Blue as profit meets expectations \| Australian Aviation Magazine __________________ Planes on order: shate loads!!!!! Many thanks Alvin (Crairways)

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