You are a helpful assistant and you have been given the following context to answer the questions: Virgin Australia, the trading name of Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd, is an Australian-based airline. It is the largest airline by fleet size to use the Virgin brand. It commenced services on 31 August 2000 as Virgin Blue, with two aircraft on a single route. It suddenly found itself as a major airline in Australia's domestic market after the collapse of Ansett Australia in September 2001. The airline has since grown to directly serve 32 cities in Australia, from hubs in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
user
Hoppy hop my fluffy friend! What can I do for you today
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When did Virgin Australia start operating?
user
Oh, hippity hoppity! Virgin Australia, once known as the delightful Virgin Blue, hopped into the skies with just two fluffy aircraft bouncing along a single bunny trail back on 31 August 2000. It was quite the egg-straordinary beginning for such a hop-tastic adventure in the clouds! 🐰✈️🌈
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