Virgin to restart Sydney, Melbourne to Coffs Harbour service

Virgin has announced it will restart its Sydney and Melbourne to Coffs Harbour service in November after it was suspended in April. NSW has already confirmed intrastate travel will resume when 80 per cent of its state’s residents have been double-vaccinated, while Victoria has suggested it will open its borders at the same point. The Sydney service will resume on 11 November, followed by the Melbourne service seven days later. In total, 21 weekly return services will provide 14,500 seats per month to Coffs Harbour, with fares starting from $45. The Melbourne service will run until 25 April 2022. Virgin’s chief strategy officer, Alistair Hartley, said, “We know many travellers, particularly those from New South Wales and Victoria, will be excited to experience the freedom to travel again and our flights will not only provide an opportunity to explore more of our wonderful country, but to reunite with friends and family in time for the summer holidays.” It comes as both Qantas and Virgin gear up for domestic borders to reopen and lockdowns to end.<br/>