# Australian domestic aviation service updates

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-domestic-aviation-service-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-30T03:41:34.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Virgin Australia announced the return of its Pride Flight for a seventh year, scheduled for March 2027, featuring themed services between Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney. The airline also resumed its seasonal direct service between Launceston and Adelaide, which is expected to run through April 2027.

Following these service updates, major carriers Qantas and Virgin Australia launched significant domestic flight sales. Qantas offered over 2 million tickets across more than 100 routes, while Virgin Australia introduced discounted fares for various Australian cities, including Sydney, Byron Bay, Melbourne, and Launceston, for travel periods in early to mid-2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Qantas and Virgin Australia launch major domestic flight sales

Qantas and Virgin Australia have announced major domestic flight sales, offering millions of discounted tickets across various Australian routes for travel through 2027.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/qantas-and-virgin-australia-launch-major-domestic-flight-sales

### 2026-10-07: Virgin Australia announces Pride Flight return and new seasonal routes

Virgin Australia is bringing back its annual Pride Flight for 2027 and has resumed seasonal direct flights between Launceston and Adelaide through April 2027.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virgin-australia-announces-pride-flight-return-and-new-seasonal-routes

---
Cite as: Australian domestic aviation service updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/australian-domestic-aviation-service-updates