Virgin Australia extends Brisbane, Gold Coast and Ballina suspensions until 09-Mar-2025
Virgin Australia stated (07-Mar-2025) it is working with airports, local councils, and authorities as the Cyclone Alfred situation evolves. The carrier has suspended all flights to Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Ballina on 07-Mar-2025 and 08-Mar-2025 and aims to resume flights on 09-Mar-2025 "as soon as it is safe to do so". [more - original PR]
Background ✨
Gold Coast Airport closed from 16:00 on 05-Mar-2025 due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred, with the terminal inaccessible to the public from that time1. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport confirmed cancellations for all flights on 05 and 06-Mar-2025 in response to the cyclone2. Virgin Australia had already suspended flights to the Gold Coast and Ballina from 05-Mar-20253. Air Niugini also suspended services to Brisbane due to the cyclone4.