Virgin Australia on February 28 announced plans to launch flights between Sydney and Hong Kong, increasing the airlineโs presence into Greater China.
Subject to authorization, Virgin Australia plans to operate daily return services between the two cities with its dual aisle Airbus A330-200 aircraft, featuring โThe Businessโ, which has been named the worldโs best Business Class for two consecutive years1.
The announcement comes just seven months after Virgin Australia commenced its inaugural flights to Hong Kong from Melbourne, bringing choice and competition on this route.
Virgin Australia plans to commence services between Sydney and Hong Kong in mid-2018, subject to relevant approvals.
Sydney to Hong Kong Schedule3
| Route | Flight Number | Dep/Arr | Day of the Week |
| SYD-HKG | VA89 | 1000/1740 | Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| HKG-SYD | VA88 | 1950/0710 (+1) | Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Melbourne to Hong Kong Schedule (effective mid-2018)
| Route | Flight Number | Dep/Arr | Day of the Week |
| MEL-HKG | VA85 | 0030/0810 | Mon, Tues, Thu, Sat, Sun |
| HKG-MEL | VA84 | 1810/0540 (+1) | Tues, Thu, Sat, Sun |
| HKG-MEL | VA84 | 1915/0645 (+1) | Mon |
Photo Above: Virgin Australia Airlines.
1โThe Businessโ was named Best Business Class 2017 and 2018 by global ratings agency, AirlineRatings.com.
2 According to Tourism Australiaโs Greater China Country Profile.
3ย Subject to authorization.
Top Copyright Photo:ย Virgin Australia Airlines Airbus A330-243 VH-XFB (msn 372) SYD (John Adlard). Image: 912544.
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