Virgin expands Boeing 737 fleet to boost zero emissions pledge | ameliamcguiree
Virgin Australia will expand its Boeing 737 offering with four additional aircraft to join its fleet in 2023, as the airline scrambles to meet the rising consumer demand for air travel.
Virgin’s chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka said the announcement highlighted the group’s commitment to injecting strong competition into the local aviation market and “underscores our confidence in our underlying performance and commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050.” In May, Virgin returned to Sydney’s international departure board for the first time in two years under a partnership with United Airlines, weeks after another partnership was signed with Qatar Airways.Virgin opened fast-tracked security for its frequent flyer members and business class guests at Melbourne and Brisbane airports.
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