Virgin Australia to Cut Capacity by 25 Percent as COVID-19 Cases Rise

Grounded Virgin planes are seen parked on a tarmac at Brisbane Airport in Brisbane, Australia, on April 21, 2020. Jono Searle/Getty Images

SYDNEY—Virgin Australia said on Monday it would reduce capacity across its network by around 25 percent for the rest of January and for February due to reduced travel demand and staff being required to isolate as COVID-19 case numbers rise in Australia.

The airline, which competes against Qantas Airways Ltd, said it would cut some flight frequencies and suspend 10 routes temporarily.