VA Tasman fare restructure

VIRGIN Australia has this week introduced a new airfare structure on its international short haul and trans-Tasman network, as part of the expansion of its New Zealand offering as its former Air NZ alliance ceases.

The change sees VA’s international offerings aligned across short and long-haul sectors, with five key airfare types including Getaway, Elevate, Freedom, Business Saver and Business levels.

The new structure applies to all flights ticketed on or after 28 Oct 2018 and as previously announced (TD 01 Aug) sees baggage and refreshments offered in conjunction with all fare types.

Fare rules have been tweaked, with Business Saver tickets able to be changed at no cost greater than 30 days prior to departure, and also now refundable with a $200 cancellation fee.

Previously VA Business Saver international short-haul fares were non-refundable.

Higher level Elevate Economy fares are also now able to be changed at no charge 30 days out.

Virgin Australia’s debut as an “independent carrier out of New Zealand” included its inaugural Sydney-Wellington service on Sun and yesterday’s debut of Melbourne-Queenstown.

VA is also the only carrier to offer wi-fi connectivity across its Tasman fleet.

The new all-inclusive offering is showcased on the