V Australia kicks off second phase expansion

V Australia is moving to address the most attractive long-haul routes on which Qantas has had a very powerful and lucrative position. South Africa has performed very well for both Qantas and South African Airways, although V Australia's arrival will significantly undermine the yields that this duopoly has enjoyed. With the Phuket routes from Brisbane and Melbourne, V Australia is throwing down the gauntlet to Jetstar.