Published on : 13 Nov 2026
TRENDING: VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AIRPORT STAFF BEGIN PROTECTED INDUSTRIAL ACTION TODAY, NOV 13, AT SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE AND ADELAIDE. ON MONDAY NOV 16, IF NO DEAL IS REACHED, THE UNION PLANS TWO ONE-HOUR STOPPAGES AT EACH AIRPORT AND BOARDING HELD UNTIL 15 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE. THE UNION WARNS PASSENGERS SHOULD “EXPECT CANCELLATIONS AND MAJOR DELAYS”. VIRGIN DOES NOT EXPECT DELAYS OR CANCELLATIONS TODAY. HERE ARE THE TIMES AND WHAT TO DO.
Published: November 13, 2026 | Source: Canberra Times / Australian Services Union (ASU) release, Centre for Aviation (CAPA)
Virgin Australia has said it does not expect delays or cancellations today. The union says passengers should expect them on Nov 16. We have kept those two positions separate below.
| Date | Action | Expected effect |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Nov 13 (today) | Staff stop pre-boarding announcements (boarding calls, gate changes, final calls) and waive excess baggage, seat change and late fees | Virgin says it does not expect delays or cancellations |
| Mon Nov 16 (if no agreement) | Boarding held until 15 minutes before departure, plus two one-hour stoppages at each airport | The ASU says passengers should “expect cancellations and major delays” |
| After Nov 16 | The union says more action is planned and expected to escalate while talks continue | Unknown |
Airports: Sydney, Melbourne (Tullamarine), Brisbane and Adelaide. Union: Australian Services Union (ASU), representing Virgin Australia airport staff.
| Airport | Stoppage 1 | Stoppage 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 6:30am to 7:30am | 5pm to 6pm |
| Melbourne | 6:30am to 7:30am | 5pm to 6pm |
| Brisbane | 7am to 8am | 4pm to 5pm |
| Adelaide | 5:30am to 6:30am | 5:30pm to 6:30pm |
Times as reported by the Canberra Times; we assume local airport time. Confirm with Virgin Australia or the ASU, because action can be called off or changed if a deal is reached.
These windows fall in the early-morning and late-afternoon peaks, so check any flight that departs from or shortly after those windows.
Passengers on other airlines are not directly affected by this dispute, but busy terminals can still slow queues.
✓ Check your flight status on the Virgin Australia app or website before you leave ✓ Watch the departure screens at the gate. Boarding calls and gate changes may not be announced ✓ Arrive earlier than usual, especially for the Nov 16 morning and late-afternoon windows ✓ Check bags in at the counter where possible. Gate baggage acceptance may be refused ✓ Keep your phone charged for app notifications and gate changes ✓ If your flight is cancelled, use the app to rebook rather than queueing, and ask for a refund if you no longer want to travel ✓ Keep boarding passes, notices and receipts for meals, transport and accommodation ✓ Check your travel insurance for strike cover. Cover can be limited once a strike is known ✓ Allow a longer connection if you are connecting to an international flight
| Situation | What generally applies |
|---|---|
| Flight cancelled by the airline | You can generally ask for a refund or a rebooking. Check Virgin Australia’s conditions of carriage and the Australian Consumer Law guidance |
| Delays | Australia has no fixed-sum compensation scheme for delays like the EU’s EU261. Your remedy is usually rebooking, a refund, or the airline’s care policy |
| Waived fees | Today staff are waiving some fees on baggage, seat changes and late bookings. Check what your fare includes |
| Separate tickets | An airline is generally not responsible for a missed connection on a separate booking |
| Travel insurance | Strike cover varies, and a known strike is often excluded. Check your policy wording |
| Package holidays | Check your booking provider if your flight is part of a package |
Posted By : Vinay
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