Virgin Australia Launches All-in-One Flight Search Tool, an Australian First

Virgin Australia has announced the launch of an Australian-first all-in-one flight search tool, bringing cash fares, Points + Pay and Reward Seat options together in a single calendar view.

Virgin Australia Orders New All-in-One Search Tool - Courtesy Virgin Australia

On Monday (April 6, 2026), Virgin Australia announced the launch of an all-in-one flight search tool, bringing together cash fares, Points + Pay, Velocity Frequent Flyer Reward Seats and cabin types into one easy-to-use monthly calendar view.  An Australian first, the new search functionality makes it faster and simpler to instantly compare options, plan travel, and choose the best value across Virgin Australia domestic and international flights, all while seamlessly choosing between Points, Points + Pay and cash fares.  Additionally, by bringing Reward Seat availability into the same view, the tool makes it easier than ever for Velocity members to find and secure Reward Seats, giving them a more complete view of availability and cabin type in one search.  The new functionality will be progressively rolled out, and will be fully available across the airline’s website and app by mid-2026. 

In Monday’s announcement, Virgin Australia’s General Manager – Digital, Alex Plummer, said,

“Today, customers are typically limited to searching one route at a time, which can make it difficult to compare options and find the best value.  This changes that, where for the first time, customers can see every available way to book flights in a single calendar view, unlocking far greater choice across dates and fares.  It’s a step change in the booking experience, giving customers a simpler, more transparent way to find the flights that work best for them.”

Virgin Australia's New All-in-One Flight Search Tool, Brings Together Cash fares, Points + Pay, Velocity Frequent Flyer Reward Seats and Cabin Types into One Easy-to-Use Monthly Calendar View - Courtesy Virgin Australia

The new flight search functionality builds on Virgin Australia’s track record of customer-led innovation.  Recently, the airline became the first in Australia to introduce Pets in Cabin flights on eligible domestic routes, baggage tracking, and rewards for sitting in the middle seat.  Today’s announcement follows the airline’s Australian-first OpenAI collaboration, which is set to redefine how customers plan and shop for travel using ChatGPT.  The all-in-one booking calendar will expand over the coming months to include Virgin Australia international partner airline flights.

Source: Virgin Australia