From humble beginnings, launching as the first sustainable low fare airline in Australian skies, Virgin Blue has evolved and is today recognised the world over as a leader and innovator in the global aviation industry.

The airline has approximately 32% of the domestic market and operates over 2,400 flights a week to 24 Australian cities and regional destinations.  Virgin Blue was also the first airline in the Southern Hemisphere to offer travellers a carbon offset program to support environmental research and projects as part of the Virgin Blue Group of Airlines sustainable environment policy.

Virgin Blue also has 24 Embarer E-Jets on order to facilitate its growth strategy for the launch of new regional destinations as well as increased frequency on existing key business routes.

The airline  evolved from a low cost carrier to a New World Carrier, maintaining a low cost base and affordable fares, while at the same time offering a high quality product, comprehensive route network, corporate lounge facilities, a loyalty program “Velocity”*, revolutionary “Live2Air’ seatback in-flight entertainment and its world-famous friendly service style.