Virgin Australia expands connectivity to Pacific Islands with direct flights to Vanuatu

Virgin Australia recently resumed its popular direct services between Australia and Vanuatu, further expanding the airline’s connectivity to the Pacific Islands. This latest route expansion comes days after the resumption of Samoa flights earlier this month as a part of rebuilding its short-haul international network. New short haul international services will see Virgin Australia grow its international capacity by 50% from FY23 to FY24. The airline will deploy Boeing 737-800 five weeks during peak season and thrice weekly in off season on the Brisbane-Port Vila route. Alistair Hartley, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Virgin Australia said: “The addition of the