Virgin Australia announces cut to flights amid jet fuel price surge | ABC NEWS

Virgin Australia has announced it will trim domestic flights, predicting its fuel costs will rise an additional $40 million this year. Virgin issued a market...

Virgin Australia announces cut to flights amid jet fuel price surge | ABC NEWS
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Virgin Australia announces cut to flights amid jet fuel price surge | ABC NEWS

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Virgin Australia has announced it will trim domestic flights, predicting its fuel costs will rise an additional $40 million this year.
Virgin issued a market update after rival Qantas yesterday flagged an up-to $800 million hit from additional fuel costs, and cut its domestic flight capacity.
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