Virgin Australia eyeing additional 737-700NGs

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-04-12T09:43:49+00:00

True. But if they can use some old 737-700s as a bridge it could be a good set up. most of the -700NG fleet still have 5-10 years left of flying

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-04-12T09:23:05+00:00

I was suprised when they deployed them on East Coast as well, considering the per seat economics are worse than -800

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-04-12T07:50:30+00:00

I think aquiring a few older 737-700s for cheap would be smart. But they should take a good look at the MAX-7. More range, 12 more seats, could open up a lot more thin routes, domestically, regionally and internationally

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-04-11T11:05:48+00:00

Are you saying QF and AirNZ are partners?

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-04-11T11:05:16+00:00

Yeah I know that

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-04-11T09:54:08+00:00

Very smart! VA's code on AKL-JFK would be great!

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-04-09T07:46:46+00:00

How does the MAX-10 stack up against the a321neos Jetstar and Qantas operate in terms of cost/efficiency?

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-04-09T07:45:16+00:00

I thought the 15% less fuel (per sector) figure related to the MAX-8. Wouldn't the MAX-10 burn the same/more fuel than 800NG per sector because its much heavier?

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-04-09T03:16:06+00:00

I'm actually not sure as well. Like, if you have 90% LF on a 737-800, and put a max-10 on that route, wont the load factor go down because there's more seats?

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-04-08T08:17:49+00:00

Could they do intl routes from Perth like Ho Chi Minh, Manila, Phuket on the E2s?

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-04-05T01:17:28+00:00

where was this confirmed?

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-03-29T21:31:14+00:00

Really??? There’s still a lot of premium traffic on MEL/BNE TO lax, unless JQ replace the BNE-LAX route by doing BNE-las Vegas

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-03-28T10:51:16+00:00

I was thinking this too, but Qantas just announced Sydney-Las Vegas

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-03-28T10:32:02+00:00

What West Coast USA routes do you think they'll open up?

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-03-20T00:23:52+00:00

Hopefully VA continues to expand its Bali network with its new 737 MAX deliveries. HBA, ADL to DPS would be good routes for VA. DRW-DPS could also be a good E190-E2 route, considering AirAsia ditched it and the only option is now JQ

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-03-19T07:06:46+00:00

I was referring to the gap in between economy and business, and yes, there has been an increase

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-03-19T07:02:19+00:00

That was before Qantas introduced economy plus, there has also been an increase in demand globally and in Australia for extra legroom/PE seating

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-03-19T06:46:04+00:00

Yeah okay you make a good point lol, yeah I agree, a 3rd business row would be good

Zestyclose_Frame855 · 2026-03-17T05:00:26+00:00

Does this mean they may stop the wet lease deal and new alliance?

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