Virgin Australia adds extra flights for Rock ’n’ Grohl weekend
Get ready Foo Fighters fans.
Virgin Australia is adding around 700 extra seats to help Foo Fighters fans rock their way to Launceston for the band’s concert in January.
The airline will operate two additional return services between Melbourne and Launceston from January 23 to 25, and two extra return services between Sydney and Launceston on January 24 and 25.
The extra capacity will help fans make the pilgrimage to Tasmania ahead of the Australia Day long weekend.
Virgin Australia chief strategy and transformation officer Alistair Hartley said the airline was thrilled to help fans get amongst the action.
“We have the broadest jet network between Launceston and the mainland, with direct services from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, making it easier for fans to fly directly to the concert,” he said.
“It’s shaping up to be one of the busiest travel weekends of 2026 for northern Tasmania, and we’ll keep monitoring bookings to determine if more seats are needed.”
