Virgin Australia has launched a sale for midweek flights to the Gold Coast, filling the gap left by the collapse of Bonza. The sale applies to flights between June and December on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Canberra. Fares start at $69 from Sydney, $85 from Melbourne, $89 from Canberra, and $109 from Adelaide. The sale is only available until Sunday, May 19. Bonza, a budget airline, recently went into administration, leaving Virgin and Qantas as the main carriers in the region. Bonza owed about $110 million to various creditors and had its planes repossessed by a former investment partner. Virgin Australia was purchased by a US private equity firm in 2020 and is now offering the midweek sale as a chance for a getaway from work.
In other news, Hollywood actor Vince Vaughn was spotted going souvenir shopping at Brisbane Airport before flying back to Los Angeles after hosting a business conference in Australia. Vaughn, who had been in Australia for one week to headline a business conference called 'Power of Success' in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, was seen rocking a laidback look in an unzipped leather jacket, a black T-shirt, and matching colored jeans. He was carrying a tote bag and paid for his new items at the register. The event faced backlash for being too expensive, but fans praised the conference on Instagram. Other big names, including Real Housewives of Dubai star Caroline Stanbury and her husband Sergio Carrallo, also attended the conference. Vaughn's hosting role at the conference was well-received, and he was seen doing some souvenir shopping before his flight back to Los Angeles. [88625bc0]