Virgin axes short haul international flights

The major airline announced on Tuesday all short-haul international services would be cancelled until June 19.Virgin’s decision comes after the federal government decided to halt the travel bubble with New Zealand after the detection of a locally acquired case of COVID-19.

“Because of ongoing international border closures and government restrictions, it is likely to be an extended period of time before we’re able to appropriately resume short-haul international flying,” a spokesman said. “We are hopeful that countries will develop safe-travel zones but need to be realistic considering operational limitations and the uncertainty around frameworks that support the sensible opening and closing of borders.”

Customers impacted by cancelled flights will be contacted and have the ability to re-book or seek reimbursement.Virgin Australia intends to remain flexible in its approach and will reassess if quarantine-free travel with New Zealand, Pacific Islands or parts of Indonesia are brought forward.Domestic flights have also been impacted by state border closures over the summer, including the recent border lockdown in Western Australia.

Rival airline group Qantas has not announced any changes to its operating schedule regarding short-haul international journeys.

More likely they are finding it increasingly difficult to get aeroplanes in the air given they are once again struggling for money. VirginAustralia are bleeding cash at present and the Private Equity Firm BainCapital are very hesitant to pour any more funds in to the business.

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