Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (VGN.AU) saw its stock price soar by 5.77% during intraday trading on Friday, marking a significant upward movement for the airline's shares.
The surge in Virgin Australia's stock price, along with similar gains in other travel-related companies, followed media reports indicating the US and Iran are potentially reaching an agreement to extend a ceasefire in the Middle East. Such an agreement is expected to lift restrictions on shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, creating a more favorable environment for the aviation and travel industries.