Change to Commercial Agreements with Virgin Australia

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Stock Webjet Group Limited (WJL.ASX)
Release Time 20 May 2026, 9:08 a.m.
Price Sensitive Yes
 Webjet Announces Changes to Virgin Australia Agreements
Key Points
  • Virgin Australia to reduce commission payments from 1 July 2026
  • Potential $3.0m impact on FY26 Revenue if changes were implemented earlier
  • Webjet to adjust its commercial strategy in response
  • Trading halt requested pending announcement release
Full Summary

Webjet Group Limited (ASX:WJL) has announced changes to its commercial agreements with Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd. These changes, which include substantially reduced commission payments, are set to take effect from 1 July 2026. If implemented at the start of FY26, these changes would have impacted FY26 Revenue by approximately $3.0 million. Webjet Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Katrina Barry, stated that the company remains focused on delivering value to customers and shareholders despite the evolving commercial environment. The company plans to adjust its commercial and partnership strategy to optimize outcomes in response to these changes. A trading halt was requested on the ASX pending the release of this announcement.

Guidance

Potential $3.0m impact on FY26 Revenue if changes were implemented earlier

Outlook

Webjet will adjust its commercial strategy in response to the changes with Virgin Australia.