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First Virgin Australia A330 Takes Flight
26/05/2011Sydney 26 May 2011
The inaugural Virgin Australia A330 service from Sydney to Perth took to the skies this morning with commercial guests and media onboard.
Virgin Australia Group Executive Commercial Liz Savage said the flight represented a new era for the Group and provided Guests with a choice for Business Class for the first time in 10 years.
“This Airbus A330 aircraft named Cable Beach is fitted out with new designer Economy and Business cabins developed by Creative Director Hans Hulsbosch.”
The new Virgin Australia Airbus A330 features:
New Economy Class service features:
Q
QLuxury leather seating | QSeat-back inflight entertainment |
QUp to 32 inch seat pitch | QLuke Mangan on-board retail menu |
New Business Class service features:
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QLuxury leather seating with 62 inch pitch | QSeat-back inflight entertainment |
QEntry to the Lounge | QDedicated washroom facilities |
QDaily newspapers | QAmenity kits on three+ hour flights |
QPriority baggage service | QPillows and blankets on three+ hour flights |
QMore carry-on baggage storage | QLuke Mangan meal service |
Ms Savage said the A330 schedule provided convenient departure and arrival times for corporate and leisure guests.
“From July we will operate a three times daily service, providing a total of more than 33,000 seats each week between Sydney and Perth.
“The service commences from Sydney to Perth on 26 May 2011 with an 8.00am departure followed by a 1.00pm departure from Perth later that day. From July we will operate a three times daily service,” she said.
Virgin Australia fares commence from $219* one way in Economy Class. Business Class Guest fares commence from $1399.00* one way which includes a complimentary limousine* transfer to and from Sydney Airport one way booked on the internet between Sydney and Perth.
To make a booking go to www.virginaustralia.com or telephone 13 6789 or contact your local travel agent.
Media contacts: Melissa Thomson M: 0408 660 891 E: Melissa.thomson@virginaustralia.com or
Colin Lippiatt M: 0423 028 046 E: colin.lippiatt@virginaustralia.com
*Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Fare price is based on a Saver Fare. Checked baggage charges apply to all Saver Fares. Pre-pay $12 online for up to 23kg of checked baggage per person per one way flight, $17 by phone on an existing booking, or pay $40 at the airport for the same allowance. Fare is one way on the net, or $20 more by phone. Change/cancel fees apply. The applicable change or cancel fee will be the fee published on our website on the date you request the change. Name changes and refunds are not permitted. A credit/debit card surcharge of $4.50 per person one way is applicable for all flights within Australia. Fare is correct as at 26 May 2011 and is subject to change.
