V Australia to launch services to Johannesburg and Phuket, add MEL-LAX

V Australia announced (17-Aug-09) plans to launch services from Melbourne to Johannesburg, Los Angeles and Phuket and from Brisbane to Phuket. Connecting flights will be available from other key Australian ports to both Johannesburg and Phuket. The carrier also confirmed it has lodged an application with the International Air Services Commission for permission and slots to operate flights between Australia and Fiji. [more]