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VIRGIN Atlantic is eyeing Brisbane and Melbourne as its next Australian routes from the UK, following the launch this week of its London-Sydney service, via Hong Kong.

Speaking from Sydney, just after Virgin’s inaugural Australia flight touched down, chairman Sir Richard Branson said he is still awaiting approval from Hong Kong to operate additional frequencies down to Australia. If approval is not given, Virgin will look at flying via Bangkok instead.

Sir Richard said Virgin won’t make a profit on its new London-Sydney route for three to four years.

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