Announced on Wednesday, the airline is set to enhance WiFi connectivity onboard up to ten times the current speed, build larger overhead bins and provide power ports for charging at every seat.
The new codeshare partnership, expected to be in full swing later this year, will also give customers access to both Virgin Australia’s domestic and short-haul network, as well as Qatar’s global destinations.
Walsh said that even the higher oil prices and labor shortages have not deterred travelers, despite the roughly ten per cent rise in air fares.
The company is seeking to slowly increase its production rates of A320 jets to eventually reach 75 every month in 2025.
The ultra-low-cost carrier dismissed the US$3.6 billion offer as its board of directors determined it “does not constitute a superior proposal”, and its pending transaction with Frontier will deliver better value for shareholders and customers.
The ruling means that Airbus can now sell the in-demand jets to other carriers.
