Virgin Australia today announced travellers can now purchase Business Class tickets on Trans-Tasman and Pacific Island routes, enhancing the airline\u2019s premium service offering in these markets.<\/p>\n
The Sydney to Auckland route will be the first to offer Business Class, with flights launching on 28 February 2015. All other services will come into effect on 31 March 2015.<\/p>\n
A progressive refit on 10 of the airline\u2019s Boeing 737 fleet will see the aircraft reconfigured with the 2-2 business class configuration which feature luxury leather seating and menus designed by resident head chef Luke Mangan, as well as the introduction of priority services including check-in and boarding.<\/p>\n
Virgin Australia Business Class features include:<\/p>\n
\u2022Luxury leather seating with 38\u201d seat pitch on the Boeing 737<\/p>\n
\u2022Comfort packs with luxurious blankets, pillows, and International-style amenity kits including Australian organic cosmetics by GROWN for flights over three hours<\/p>\n
\u2022Coat check-in service with complimentary coat bag<\/p>\n
\u2022Newspapers until noon daily<\/p>\n
\u2022Exclusive Luke Mangan gourmet full service dining experience<\/p>\n
\u2022Premium Australian wines, beers, and spirit selection<\/p>\n
\u2022Gourmet tea selection from Madame Flavour<\/p>\n
\u2022Priority baggage service where available<\/p>\n
Call your MTA Travel consultant for bookings or any further details.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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