14 NOVEMBER 2011
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Sales of its new Business Class have been launched by Virgin Australia. Flights with the new product officially begin on 18 January 2012. Various versions will be introduced to match the airline’s fleet of Airbus A330; Boeing 737 NG series and Embraer aircraft.
The new product will offer luxury leather seating with 38” seat pitch on the Boeing 737 and 62” seat pitch on the Airbus A330 Premium Australian wines and beers, and spirit selection. With all aircraft types hot meals created by renowned Chef Luke Mangan are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Virgin Australia has also confirmed that economy class guests travelling will also receive complimentary tea; coffee and water from 18 January on all domestic flights. Those travelling between Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney Monday to Friday will be offered complimentary beer and wine between 4:00pm and 7:00pm (which according the AERBT’s Australian representative “is a recipe for disaster”.
“I can just wonder what will happen when the seven o’clock bleeper goes!” www.virginaustralia.com
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