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Virgin Australia will set up compassionate fares for Qantas travellers, which can be purchased on the airline's website. At airports a dedicated centre to help assist passengers will be set up.

The carrier reports its off-duty staff are calling in to ask if they can help with the situation.

Virgin Australia is in the midst of a brand and product transformation that will see the carrier become a full-service airline in direct competition to Qantas. Ongoing industrial action at Qantas may provide a huge and lasting boost in high-yielding corporate clientele. Virgin wants to increase its share of the Australian corporate market from 10% to 20%.

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