Virgin Australia is an Australian airline based in Brisbane. It is one of two active airlines to use the Virgin brand, as well as the larger by fleet size. It commenced services on 31 August 2000 as Virgin Blue, with two aircraft on a single route, Brisbane–Sydney. It suddenly found itself becoming a major airline in Australia's domestic market after the collapse of Ansett Australia in September 2001. It has since grown to be Australia’s largest domestic airline by passenger market share, as of December 2024. The airline's business model consists of the core features of a low-cost carrier, along with some elements of a full-service airline. As of June 2024, the airline serves 33 Australian destinations with its Boeing 737 MAX and Boeing 737 Next Generation fleets from its hubs in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.
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