»»V Australia Starts Los Angeles – Brisbane Service
Less than six weeks after its inaugural Los Angeles-Sydney flight, V Australia — unit of Australia’s Virgin Blue — has today launched the Los Angeles – Brisbane route.
V Australia will offer three weekly flights on this new route.
The Australian carrier claims that the introduction of its new routes is pushing down fares between the USA and Australia “Compared to the same time last year, trans-Pacific fares have dropped 54%, a direct result of competition and a new player in the game”, V Australia explains in its release.
Virgin Blue Group Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey said, “We are again pleased to be a catalyst for more affordable air fares on this previously duopolistic market. [...] Already we are aware of people who have now flown V Australia between the US and Australia, be it for business or pleasure, who up until now, weren’t able to do so and of that, we are very proud.[...]
The airline spent two years developing and tweaking V Australia’s in-flight product to ensure it provided innovations, little “Virgin” style touches and high quality service to appeal to all travellers. Among them are complimentary business class thongs, generous seating, lie-flat beds and touch screen in-flight entertainment.”
