Virgin running a 737 on SYD-CBR

[Mattg]

Looks like Virgin will run a 737-800 on the SYD-CBR route this afternoon. VA658 - the 4.50pm SYD-CBR service, and VA669 - CBR-SYD at 7.05pm, will be on a Boeing 737-800.



This would be the first time I can recall Virgin flying a jet on this route since pre-covid times.

The VA website still says it’s operated by Link Airways. I assume that’s a mistake as the seat map clearly shows a 737 layout. No J being sold on the VA website but the GDS listing for this flight shows J available and I note that 2 J seats are currently occupied on tomorrow’s VA669 (which also looks quite full in Y).

Perhaps Virgin realised the extra capacity (and much nicer travel experience than the Link Saab) would be a good idea at the end of the parliamentary sitting week?

 

[kookaburra75]

That is a pleasant surprise. I know the past several flights on the Link Saab's they have been full. I think in part due to govt depts starting to crack down on best fare of the day rules. The CBR VA Lounge has been busy in the morning, which might be an indicator. Hopefully the demand will stay high and the 737 stays around.

 

[AuSammy]

“From” $454 for 60m flight in Y

 

[AIRwin]

“From” $454 for 60m flight in Y

QF half hour earlier is double that in Y

 

[Harrison_133]

This would be the first time I can recall Virgin flying a jet on this route since pre-covid times.

It's happened quite a few times now, especially over the last 12 months.

Usually only occurs when there is adverse weather in SYD and/or there's a GDP in place. The SYD-CBR Saabs are first to get the chop and amalgamated into a 737 flight.

There's 2 cancellations on the route today, so they'd be using the 737 to clear the backlog.

 

[transpactraveller]

Storms forecast for both Sydney and Canberra this afternoon ahead of the cool change.