Victorian passengers to wear masks on Virgin flights under new COVID-19 measures

Virgin Australia's Chief Medical Officer Dr Sara Souter said the airline has worked closely with government to ensure best practice is being followed in the air.

"At Virgin Australia, the safety and wellbeing of our guests is always our priority. That's why we've introduced changes to our customer journey and increased our hygiene practices, to minimise risks associated with COVID-19, and to help you feel more comfortable and confident when flying with us," Dr Souter said.

Additionally, the airline has added a new in-flight scent to the cabin, which Virgin says is a result of using an antibacterial cleaning agent called Duropax. In-flight meals will also be reduced to just water and a snack to minimise contact between guests and cabin crew. You can get up-to-date information from the Federal Government's Coronavirus Australia app, available on the

Why are people flying around the country, especially out of Victoria? Airplanes are flying COVID19au transmission tubes. We have not achieved elimination of the virus in NSW or VIC yet. Why spread it so quickly? $$$ COVIDIOTS

Except the Karen’s right? Cause they are above the law. 🙄

Look out!!! A Jen Jayjay aka the Karen at Bunnings will be boarding maskless so it can threaten you with pointless legal action. Just wear a mask!

Heard of HEPA filters? How will you eat? All nonsense. Next you will not fly without vaccine. Then no fly without ID chip. Then no money unless part of digital banking. MORONS

MrTVAus Does that mean we can’t get rid of the morons who decide not to wear masks or do they get there own crappy flights? 😂😂😂

What about pants?

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