Virgin Australia Airlines Boeing 737-81D WL VH-YFC (msn 39413) SYD (John Adlard) (formerly Virgin Blue Airlines), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Virgin Australia Airlines (Brisbane) and Singapore Airlines (Singapore) have received approval their new alliance.
Virgin Australia issued the following statement today:
“Virgin Australia group of airlines today welcomed the ACCCโs final approval of its proposed alliance with Singapore Airlines.
The ACCCโs determination represents the final regulatory approval needed for Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines to proceed with their wide-ranging alliance.
The alliance will enable the two airlines to provide guests with an expanded network of destinations, seamless connections, a more convenient flight schedule and more opportunities to earn frequent flyer points and access lounges.
By the end of the year Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines will launch reciprocal frequent flyer benefits. Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer members will be able to earn and redeem Frequent Flyer Points and Status Credits on Singapore Airlines operated flights. The two airlines expect to launch reciprocal codeshare early next year.
Virgin Australia will now be able to offer global flight coverage through alliances with Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand, Delta Air Lines and Singapore Airlines, increasing its international reach from around 60 destinations to over 400 destinations worldwide.”
Copyright Photo: John Adlard.
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