Virgin suspends Adelaide to Bali due to Boeing delivery issues
The delayed delivery of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft has led to Virgin indefinitely suspending direct flights from Adelaide to Bali. The service was already due to stop between 28 April and 9 June, but that suspension will now continue until further notice. It previously stopped the route between 6 February and 17 March in order to allow for flights to continue during the holiday period. It comes as Boeing continues to face scrutiny over the safety of the 737 MAX family following the mid-air blowout of a door plug on board an Alaska Airlines MAX 9 in January, with the planemaker now the subject of a criminal investigation. The incident also led to the FAA ordering Boeing to produce no more than 38 MAXs per month. “The continued suspension of this route is necessary to manage impacts to our international and domestic schedule as a result of the delayed delivery of new aircraft,” said Virgin. “We acknowledge this decision will be disappointing for some guests, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience. Guests who wish to discuss alternative arrangements available to them. . . are encouraged to reach out to the Virgin Australia Guest Contact Centre on 136 789.”<br/>
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Virgin suspends Adelaide to Bali due to Boeing delivery issues
The delayed delivery of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft has led to Virgin indefinitely suspending direct flights from Adelaide to Bali. The service was already due to stop between 28 April and 9 June, but that suspension will now continue until further notice. It previously stopped the route between 6 February and 17 March in order to allow for flights to continue during the holiday period. It comes as Boeing continues to face scrutiny over the safety of the 737 MAX family following the mid-air blowout of a door plug on board an Alaska Airlines MAX 9 in January, with the planemaker now the subject of a criminal investigation. The incident also led to the FAA ordering Boeing to produce no more than 38 MAXs per month. “The continued suspension of this route is necessary to manage impacts to our international and domestic schedule as a result of the delayed delivery of new aircraft,” said Virgin. “We acknowledge this decision will be disappointing for some guests, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience. Guests who wish to discuss alternative arrangements available to them. . . are encouraged to reach out to the Virgin Australia Guest Contact Centre on 136 789.”<br/>
