Mangan Ease - Virgin Australia

In the past year Virgin Australia has made remarkable inroads into both the corporate and leisure traveller markets. It’s an airline that has enlisted ground based and in-the-air expertise to enhance the magic of flying.

The contemporary style of designer Hans Hulsbosch has been implemented across its terminal lounge network, aircraft interiors, menus and aircraft livery. On Boeing 737-800’s that means an innovative “sky” interior with large overhead lockers, mood-lighting and sculpted sidewalls that create an ambience of light-filled spaciousness.

Acclaimed chef Luke Mangan has redesigned inflight and lounge menus. His pre-departure mocktail is now the signature start to most business flights and cabin crew serve up his hearty breakfasts, gourmet snacks, fresh salads and generous, hot evening meals. Menus feature fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

From Sydney, Virgin Australia has devised a class act on the ground to help manage precious hours. Business class travellers with only hand luggage can use the Sydney Premium Lounge Entry system. In Sydney and Brisbane there is also an optional Premium Valet parking system - in Sydney it dovetails with lounge entry: from the kerbside you can directly enter the Virgin Australia lounge through a dedicated security screening point and check-in desk. Kick back in the lounge and get an exclusive taste of what Virgin Australia is all about before your priority boarding begins.

Virgin has come up trumps for economy travellers too with “Flexi” fare options include gourmet in-flight meals and beverages. Complimentary beer and wine is offered on flights from mainland capital cities between 4:00pm and 7:00pm.

What Virgin Australia has achieved with its dramatic moves in design, delicious menus and time-saving initiatives is a seamless travel experience for Australia’s domestic travellers.

Contact Jan Stanton for more information about Virgin Australia’s business class and fares on 1800 047 047 or email her at: jstanton@conciergetraveller.com