VA adds 737-800s

VirgiN Australia has announced plans to introduce nine more Boeing 737-800 aircraft into its mainline fleet from Oct as the airline prepares for a rebound in domestic travel.

VA said it hoped all nine jets would be in the air mid-Feb 2022, with a select number to take to the sky earlier to cater for the peak summer period.

“These extra aircraft are an important part of our planning and ensure we’re ready to ramp up flying and meet the pent-up demand for domestic travel as soon as the opportunity presents itself,” the airline’s CEO Jayne Hrdlicka said.

VA will also welcome its first 737 MAX 10 aircraft by mid-2023.