Virgin has launched its maiden Brisbane flight to the City of Angels.
The arrival of V Australia, a long-haul, full-service airline, is the latest addition to the Virgin Blue Group – and the new Boeing 777 its weapon of choice in the trans-Pacific route war.
Although it could be as long as two years until they see a profit in the tough aviation market, V Australia executive general manager Scott Swift was positive there was room in the Brisbane-Los Angeles market.
“Today we launch direct services from Brisbane to the US and it presents a great opportunity for Queensland,” he said.
“We can lure more Americans out to enjoy our little piece of paradise that is Queensland.
“We’ll give our competition on this route a real run for its money.”
A smattering of VIPs including Grant and Lisa Curry-Kenny and Tania Zaetta were guests on the inaugural trek.
The airline is going head to head with established carriers Qantas, Delta and United Airlines.
Source: news.com.au
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April 10, 2009 at 11:47 pm