V Australia Set for Launch Los Angeles-Australia Flights

V Australia has confirmed a new launch date of Feb. 27, 2009, for its historic trans-Pacific inaugural flight from Sydney to Los Angeles. The airline's original launch date of Dec. 15 was delayed due to industrial action at the Boeing factory in Seattle, which slowed down the delivery of V Australia's launch aircraft. Following the fit-out of special cabin features at Victorville, Calif., a 60-strong team of Virgin Blue Group and V Australia executives will make a special trip from Down Under to attend the official aircraft handover event in Seattle on Feb. 6. From Friday, Feb. 27, the airline will initially operate three weekly direct services before ramping up to daily flights from March 21, 2009, following the delivery of additional 777-300ER aircraft.

V Australia has also confirmed Wednesday, April 8, as the revised launch date for direct Los Angeles to Brisbane flights, with three weekly direct flights to the gateway of Australia's famous Sunshine State. In preparation for its February launch, V Australia has already opened a U.S. sales office in Los Angeles; and continues to fill positions within its new LAX Airport Team. The airline has also announced the successful tenders for some of its key operational requirements including Hallmark Aviation for its guest-handling processes, Menzies Aviation for ramp operations and Flying Food Group for onboard catering. V Australia will operate from the recently renovated Terminal 3. For more information, visit www.vaustralia.com.

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