Trending Name of Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia , the trading name of Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd , is an airline based in Brisbane , Queensland , Australia. It is one of two active airlines (the other being Virgin Atlantic ) to use the Virgin brand, as well as the larger by fleet size. It commenced services on 31 August 2000 as Virgin Blue , with two aircraft on a single route. [3] It suddenly found itself as a major airline in Australia's domestic market after the collapse of Ansett Australia in September 2001. The airline has since grown to directly serve 32 cities in Australia, from hubs in Brisbane , Melbourne and Sydney . [4] Virgin Australia IATA ICAO Callsign VA [N 1] VOZ VELOCITY Founded 29 August 2000 ; 23 years ago (as Virgin Blue ) Commenced operations 4 May 2011 ; 13 years ago (as Virgin Australia ) AOC # CASA.AOC.0010 Hubs Brisbane (Primary) Melbourne Sydney Secondary hubs Adelaide Perth Focus cities Cairns Canberra Denpasar Gold Coast Frequent-f