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 island destination to Virgin Australia’s network gave holiday makers greater choice when it came to planning a getaway right on their doorstep. This is an important and longstanding connection for Virgin Australia, which started flying between Australia and Vanuatu nearly 20 years ago.”
Adela Issachar Aru, CEO, Vanuatu Tourism Office said: “Australian visitation has continued to rise steadily since Vanuatu’s borders reopened in July 2022, and greater connectivity to Vanuatu, thanks to Virgin Australia, will help us welcome even more holidaymakers to our shores in 2023 and beyond
Guests travelling on the route will be able to access extensive connectivity through Brisbane to the rest of the Virgin Australia domestic and short-haul international network.