As a child growing up the only reason I knew Mildura existed was because it was always on the 7pm ABC news weather report as a dot in the top left hand corner of the state and more often than not recorded the highest temperature for the day. Fast forward

Route: Melbourne to Darwin Flight: VA1457 Carrier: Virgin Australia Class: Economy Terminal: As curfews close several other capital city airports leaving the terminals closed and quiet overnight, Melbourne stays alive with several international and a trickle of domestic movements during the night. That trickle of domestic flights was more like

Route: Adelaide to Melbourne Flight: VA238 Carrier: Virgin Australia Class: Economy Terminal: Before Canberra opened the doors to its new shiny airport Adelaide airport held the title as Australia’s best capital city airport. Alas Canberra is open now so the airport no longer holds that crown however for a city

Route: Cairns to Melbourne Flight: VA1296 Carrier: Virgin Australia Class: Economy Terminal: This was my first visit to Cairns and I was quite impressed with the domestic terminal facilities available for a non capital city. There were ample checkin counters available for those who needed it, a quick and efficient

After arranging a longer than usual stopover in the vibrant city of Hong Kong I decided to get another stamp in the passport and check out the city despite the amazing quality of the Cathay Pacific lounges which I could have easily relaxed in. The train from the Airport to

Route: Melbourne to Adelaide Flight: VA213 Carrier: Virgin Australia Class: Economy Terminal: I was able to select row 4 during online check in however on arrival at the lounge this morning Chris at the service desk was able to move me into row 3 and print out my boarding passes;