Virgin Australia to double domestic flight capacity by early July
Airline Virgin Australia Holdings said Thursday it would double domestic capacity by early July as state border restrictions ease and demand grows, joining rival Qantas Airways in adding a significant number of flights. Virgin Australia entered voluntary administration in April owing nearly A$7b to creditors, but has been flying a limited government-supported network during the coronavirus pandemic. The airline said it would add 30,000 seats across 320 one-way flights per week to its schedule, boosting capacity to around 13% of normal from the current 6%. In a note issued on Thursday before Virgin Australia's statement, credit ratings agency Moody's said ongoing uncertainty related to Virgin could benefit Qantas.<br/>
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Virgin Australia to double domestic flight capacity by early July
Airline Virgin Australia Holdings said Thursday it would double domestic capacity by early July as state border restrictions ease and demand grows, joining rival Qantas Airways in adding a significant number of flights. Virgin Australia entered voluntary administration in April owing nearly A$7b to creditors, but has been flying a limited government-supported network during the coronavirus pandemic. The airline said it would add 30,000 seats across 320 one-way flights per week to its schedule, boosting capacity to around 13% of normal from the current 6%. In a note issued on Thursday before Virgin Australia's statement, credit ratings agency Moody's said ongoing uncertainty related to Virgin could benefit Qantas.<br/>
