Founded by British businessman Richard Branson's Virgin Group, Virgin Blue took off on 31 August 2000 with just two aircraft. Virgin Blue launched the first low fare airline in Australia.
Today, it is recognised as an innovator and leader in the global aviation industry known for good service, on-time performance and value for money. It is also one of the world's most profitable airline groups incorporating Virgin Blue, Pacific Blue (Aust), Pacific Blue (NZ), Polynesian Blue and V Australia.
Virgin Blue was listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in December 2003. Virgin Blue and its international carriers Pacific Blue and Polynesian Blue currently operate a fleet of 60 aircraft.
With more than 31 per cent of the domestic market, Virgin Blue Airlines currently operates over 2100 flights a week to 24 Australian cities and 8 international destinations.
Virgin Blue's total annual passenger numbers exceeds 15 million travellers. Virgin Blue has been named the 'Low Cost Airline of the Year' (Asia Pacific) in the Budgie$ Best in Class Awards.
Image: A plane from Virgin Blue airline takes off from Sydney Airport.| Photograph: Greg Wood/AFP/Getty Images
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