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• Virgin Blue is an Australian airlines and a part of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group. On April 3, 2009, A Virgin Blue airplane on its way to Launceston, Tasmania, was struck by lightening several times and was forced to return to Melbourne. There were no injures reported.Herald Sun: Virgin Blue plane returns to Melbourne after lightning strike (April 3, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Virgin Blue is an Australian airlines
  2. Owned by the Virgin Group
  3. Virgin Blue began operating on August 31, 2000Official Site: Virgin Blue History
  4. Began with only two planes and one routeOfficial Site: Virgin Blue History
  5. Current fleet consists of 68 aircraftOfficial Site: Virgin Blue History
  6. Listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in December 2003Official Site: Virgin Blue History
  7. Launched Pacific Blue, a New Zealand-based international airline in 2004Official Site: Virgin Blue History
  8. Virgin Blue partnered with the Government of Samoa to launch Polynesian Blue to provide air service between Samoa, New Zealand and AustraliaOfficial Site: Virgin Blue History
  9. Partnered with FOXTEL to launch the live2air feature which allows passengers to watch live television from the FOXTEL and AUSTAR channels on seat back screensOfficial Site: Virgin Blue History
  10. Launched the first government-endorsed Greenhouse Friendly carbon off-set program in 2007Official Site: Virgin Blue History
  11. Named the OAG Low Fare Carrier of the Year for both 2004 and 2005Official Site: Virgin Blue History
  12. Virgin Blue plane struck by lightening on April 3, 2009
  13. Flight hit by lightening was Flight 1370Herald Sun: Virgin Blue plane returns to Melbourne after lightning strike (April 3, 2009)

• Struck by Lightening

  On the afternoon of April 3, 2009, a Virgin Blue flight was struck by lightening numerous times after departing Melbourne. The flight was en route to Launceton, Tasmania, with 117 passengers and crew on board. No one was injured but as a precaution, the pilot returned to Melbourne.Herald Sun: Virgin Blue plane returns to Melbourne after lightning strike (April 3, 2009)

• Virgin Blue Extras

  1. Corporate Plus fare which offers flexible terms and conditions
  2. Frequent-flyer program, Velocity
  3. All-inclusive business-friendly airport lounges
  4. An extensive choice of code-share and interline partners
  5. Comprehensive Blue Holiday holidays programOfficial Site: Virgin Blue History

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