Virgin Australia today announced it will introduce two new routes and expand frequencies over the Easter holidays, strengthening its network and growing capacity in the leisure market.

Operated by a Boeing 737 aircraft, the new direct services will add more than 13,000 seats across 37 return flights to the airline’s network, as well as offer a range of benefits such as time-savings and convenience for travellers. Virgin Australia expects to extend the flights beyond the Easter period subject to easing border restrictions.

New direct services

Adelaide – Sunshine Coast (Four return services per week from 30 March to 25 April)
Melbourne – Ballina, Byron Bay (Up to six return services per week from 29 March to 25 April)

Expanded frequencies

Brisbane – Cairns (up to 33 return services per week by 11 April)
Sydney - Cairns (up to 14 return services per week by 11 April)
Melbourne - Cairns (up to 10 return services per week by 4 April)
Brisbane – Hamilton Island (up to 12 return services per week by 4 April)
Brisbane – Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) (up to 9 return services per week by 4 April)
Sydney – Sunshine Coast (up to 14 return services per week by 4 April)
Melbourne – Sunshine Coast (up to 18 return services per week by 4 April)
Sydney – Gold Coast (up to 55 return services per week by 11 April)
Melbourne – Gold Coast (up to 38 return services per week by 4 April)
Adelaide – Gold Coast (up to 10 return services per week by 4 April)
Canberra – Gold Coast (up to 9 return services per week by 4 April)
Sydney – Ballina/Byron Bay (up to 14 return services per week by 4 April)
Perth – Broome (up to 11 return services per week by 11 April)
Perth – Kununurra (up to 5 return services per week by 4 April)
Brisbane - Launceston (up to 4 return services per week by 4 April)
Brisbane - Hobart (up to 10 return services per week by 4 April)
Melbourne - Hobart (up to 26 return services per week by 4 April)
Melbourne – Launceston (up to 21 return services per week by 4 April)

The new direct services and expanded frequencies will be available for booking later today. For more information or to book your Easter getaway head to the airline's website (link below)