Virgin Australia will operate five return flights per week between Melbourne and Hong Kong, using an Airbus A330-200, from July 5, 2017, providing business travellers with a convenient connection between the two cities.

Virgin Australia’s proposed alliance with HNA Aviation and Hong Kong Airlines will enable customers to connect through Hong Kong to 13 destinations in mainland China and will allow passengers from Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Capital Airlines, and Tianjin Airlines to connect onto Virgin Australia’s domestic and trans-Tasman network.

Subject to obtaining final regulatory approval from the ACCC and other relevant approvals, the airline’s new flights are now on sale, while Velocity frequent flyer members will be able to earn Velocity Points and Status Credits on these flights.

Virgin Australia’s Airbus A330-200 fleet features the airline’s Business Class suites, as well as 255 economy seats in a 2-4-2 configuration.

“Virgin Australia’s entry into Hong Kong and Greater China is a key pillar of our international strategy, allowing us to tap into Australia’s fastest-growing and most valuable inbound travel market,” says Virgin Australia Group CEO, John Borghetti.

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