When Richard Branson founded Australia’s first low-cost carrier, Virgin Blue, in 2000, he wanted to inject some fun into the nation’s moribund domestic airline industry. While Qantas took the high ground and cultivated the business sector, Virgin Blue went after the T-shirted Aussies, and both did rather well until they virtually became one and the same.
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Hanging On To Its 737s: Qantas To Refurbish Over Half Of Fleet
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- March 12, 2025
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On February 27th, Qantas announced that it would be introducing a “next-generation inflight experience across more domestic and short-haul international flights.” This is courtesy of a major Boeing 737 cabin upgrade program to complement Qantas’ extensive fleet renewal that is already underway. We take a look at the airline’s plans for today’s video.