Daily Memo: Tokyo Withdrawal Ends Virgin's Return To Long-Haul Arena

Virgin Australia Boeing 737 MAX 8

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-8

Credit: Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia’s decision to halt its Tokyo route underlines not only the continued weakness of Japanese demand, but also Virgin’s lack of appetite for long-haul international services. The carrier intends to discontinue the flight between Cairns and Tokyo Haneda Airport starting Feb. 24, 2025...
Adrian Schofield

Adrian is a senior air transport editor for Aviation Week, based in New Zealand. He covers commercial aviation in the Asia-Pacific region.

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