Virgin Australia, Virgin Atlantic codeshare to HK
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Virgin Australia has agreed to codeshare with Virgin Atlantic on the latter’s Sydney-Hong Kong route from early 2012. Under the agreement, Virgin Australia’s long-haul international airline, V Australia will codeshare on Virgin Atlantic’s Sydney-Hong Kong service, with frequent flyers receiving points benefits and lounge access. The service is operated daily using an Airbus A340-600 aircraft.
Virgin Australia’s CEO, John Borghetti said; “Since 2004, Virgin Atlantic has operated a first-rate service between Sydney and Hong Kong and we are very pleased to be able to offer it to Virgin Australia guests. Hong Kong is a very important market for Australia given it is an international business hub, a popular leisure destination and has a large Australian expatriate community.
“This agreement compliments our existing global alliance strategy, providing a new codeshare destination for our guests and further strengthening our new frequent flyer program launched today”, Borghetti added.
Virgin Atlantic CEO, Steve Ridgway said; “After seven years flying to Sydney and working with Virgin Blue and then V Australia, Virgin Atlantic is looking forward to welcoming Virgin Australia Guests on its daily Sydney-Hong Kong flights when the new codeshare begins next year. Virgin Atlantic has long led premium airlines with innovative features like Premium Economy, fantastic flat beds in Upper Class and award-winning in-flight entertainment which set the standard for Virgin Australia’s own long-haul operations.”
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