In a monumental move set to ignite AFL enthusiasts’ spirits nationwide, Virgin Australia, the esteemed airline partner of both the AFL and AFLW, has pulled back the curtains on their exclusive ‘Footy Fans Flight Bonanza’. As the anticipation for the upcoming AFL Grand Final in Melbourne reaches a fever pitch, the airline aims to facilitate a record-breaking attendance by offering jaw-dropping airfare deals starting from a mere $119 for a one-way ticket in Economy.
Marking a significant uptick from 2022, Virgin Australia is gearing up to bolster their fleet capacity with over 14,000 additional seats across pivotal Melbourne corridors, signalling its commitment to ensuring fans don’t miss their beloved teams battling it out in the ultimate face-off.
Drawing light on the specifics, the time window for these unbeatable fares spans from 25 September 2023 to 5 October 2023, encapsulating the Grand Final weekend. A sneak peek into the deals reveals fares from Launceston to Melbourne at $119, Adelaide to Melbourne for $129, and deals from cities like Hobart, Sydney, Brisbane, and even Perth with the highest fare capped at a competitive $329.
Sources close to the matter have highlighted that as of 3 pm AEST 19 September 2023, these fares are accurate and predicted to vanish from the market rapidly due to overwhelming demand. Virgin Australia, being in sync with the pulse of the travel industry, pledges to constantly fine-tune its network to mirror the dynamic travel needs of its patrons.
Written by: Jill Walsh
