Virgin Australia cuts seating capacity

Weak demand: Virgin Australia aircraft on the tarmac at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in Melbourne. Virgin Australia said it planned to cut seats on its April-June flights by 5.1 to ensure fuller flights. – EPA

Airline says firms holding off on corporate travel pending vote

SYDNEY: Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd joined rival Qantas Airways Ltd in slashing seating capacity, warning firms like mining companies are delaying business travel during a 10-week election campaign that will fuel doubts on economic policy.