
Virgin Australia for PC
Reviewed by Apps Playground Editorial Team · Updated
What's New
| Version | 2.59.0 |
| Size | 131.6 MB |
| What's New | Virgin Australia is introducing a simplified carry-on allowance to improve overhead space availability and streamline the boarding process. See updated details on the Baggage page.Travelling on Charter flights? Seat selection now available on all eligible flights.Love our app? Leave us a rating on the Play store. Any questions or feedback? Reach out using the App feedback form on the More screen. |

Virgin Australia is a travel management app that stores your bookings, boarding passes, and frequent flyer details in one place. Running it on PC keeps your flight information accessible from your desk alongside your email and calendar, eliminating the need to pull out your phone to confirm travel plans or retrieve a boarding pass. The app centralizes check-in reminders, Velocity Points tracking, and booking retrieval: all without hunting through email or travel confirmations.
Virgin Australia on PC bridges the gap between mobile convenience and desktop productivity. While the app was built for phones, running Virgin Australia for Windows PC lets you manage your travel from a larger screen with keyboard navigation, keeping your bookings visible in a browser tab or window while you handle other travel arrangements. Here's what the app delivers when you set it up on your computer.
Core Travel Management Features
Virgin Australia centralizes the essentials for any passenger. The app handles the following:
- Retrieve and store upcoming flight bookings in one searchable place
- Access boarding passes without searching email or confirmations
- Receive instant notifications when check-in opens for your flight
- Track Velocity Points balance and Status Credits activity
- Display your Velocity Digital Membership card without a separate wallet item
Why Desktop Access Matters for Travel Planning
Installing Virgin Australia on PC means your bookings stay accessible while you're already at your computer handling other trip details, comparing accommodations, checking weather, or corresponding with travel companions. You'll have your flight confirmation, seat details, and check-in options visible on a larger screen. This keeps you organized before heading to the airport and ensures you don't miss check-in windows while multitasking on your desk machine.
User Experience and Navigation
The app is straightforward to navigate, with a simple layout that groups your travel information logically. Users report that keeping flight and booking information together in one place eliminates the scattered email search. The interface is intuitive enough that you can pull up your boarding pass or check your upcoming trips within a few taps, even after time away. Virgin Australia for computer extends this simplicity to a bigger display, making it easier to read all your booking details at a glance.
Staying Signed In and Connected
Running Virgin Australia on your PC letting you keep your account signed in on a dedicated machine for your travel planning. This avoids the friction of repeated login attempts when you're simply checking your upcoming flights or confirming a booking detail. Occasional connectivity hiccups may require re-authentication, but maintaining a persistent session on your desktop means your travel hub stays ready without constant sign-in loops every time you check the app.
How to Download and Install Virgin Australia for PC or MAC:
Select an Android emulator:  There are many free and paid Android emulators available for PC and MAC, few of the popular ones are Bluestacks, Andy OS, Nox, MeMu and there are more you can find from Google.
Compatibility:  Before downloading them take a look at the minimum system requirements to install the emulator on your PC.
For example,  BlueStacks requires OS: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit only), Mac OS Sierra(10.12), High Sierra (10.13) and Mojave(10.14), 2-4GB of RAM, 4GB of disk space for storing Android apps/games, updated graphics drivers.
Finally, download and install the emulator which will work well with your PC's hardware/software.
- Open the emulator software from the start menu or desktop shortcut in your PC.
- Associate or set up your Google account with the emulator.
- You can either install the app from Google PlayStore inside the emulator or download Virgin Australia APK file and open the APK file with the emulator or drag the file into the emulator window to install Virgin Australia for PC.
You can follow above instructions to install Virgin Australia for PC with any of the Android emulators available.
FAQ
Can I access my boarding pass on PC?
Yes. Virgin Australia for Windows PC displays your boarding pass in the same way the mobile app does. You can retrieve it within the app a few taps, making it available at your desk or from any computer where you've installed it. Print it or display it on screen at check-in.
Will I stay logged in, or do I have to sign in every time?
On desktop, the app stays your account signed in persistently on one machine, unlike a phone you may carry in and out of reach. Some users have experienced login issues after app updates or reinstalls, though these typically resolve after reconnecting your credentials.
Does Virgin Australia for computer need the internet?
Yes, the app requires an active connection to retrieve your bookings, check-in status, and boarding pass. Brief offline periods may cause the app to sign you out until you reconnect.
Can I modify my flight from the PC app?
For complex changes like rescheduling a flight, the app may redirect you to the Virgin Australia website. When using the in-app browser, be aware that navigation can be finicky: the back arrow may take you to the app home screen rather than the previous step, requiring you to restart the process.
What personal data does the app collect?
Virgin Australia requires tracking permissions for app functionality. If privacy is a concern, note that disabling tracking may prevent the app or companion services like the Velocity app from logging in or functioning properly.
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