Virgin Australia introduce Business Class - BNE/SYD/MEL

[markis10]

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA BUSINESS CLASS FARES ON SALE TODAY
FOR THE TRIANGLE
2 NOVEMBER 2011
Virgin Australia group of airlines has today commenced sales of its Business Class product between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane for travel from 18 January, 2012.
Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti said: “Following the successful introduction of Business Class on Virgin Australia trans-continental services, we are pleased to announce that Business Class on the Sydney-Melbourne-Brisbane Triangle is available for sale today, ahead of schedule”.
“Our new Business Class product is a key part of our strategy to reposition Virgin Australia as the airline of choice for all market sectors. Providing an excellent product on the Triangle is a key priority for us, with routes such as Melbourne-Sydney among the busiest in the world.
“In line with our commitment to providing excellent value, we will be offering the most competitively priced fares in the market, with fares starting from as little as $559.00 one way”, Mr Borghetti said.

Virgin Australia’s Business Class introductory pricing includes:
Sydney Brisbane From $579.00 one way
Melbourne Sydney From $559.00 one way
Brisbane Melbourne From $885.00 one way
Guests of Virgin Australia’s Business Class will benefit from complimentary access to Virgin
Australia’s lounges and priority check-in and boarding.


BUSINESS CLASS FEATURES INCLUDE:
· Luxury leather seating with 38” seat pitch on the Boeing 737 and 62” seat pitch on the Airbus
A330
· Newspapers are available until noon daily
· Luke Mangan designed menu options
· Premium Australian wines and beers, and spirit selection
To make a booking, call Virgin Australia on 13 67 89 or visit the website: Flight specials & holiday deals | Virgin Australia
* Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Business Class fare is correct as at 2
November 2011 and is subject to change. Fares are on sale from 2 November for travel from 18 January 2012. For full
terms and conditions, visit Flight specials & holiday deals | Virgin Australia

[james1]

Doing some dummy bookings for these routes from the 18th Jan, the 'introductory' prices appear to be matched to premium economy seats.
Not loaded properly yet?

[Fruitcake]

'Premium' price jumps from $425 on 17 January to $579 on 18 January. So it seems they're missing the brown 'business' tag that shows on transcon bookings.

[samh004]

While they’re priced below QF, I would have been quite happy to see the prices remain unchanged

I wonder how long after this OOL will be included as a BNE/OOL point on the triangle?

[Virgin Australia]

Doing some dummy bookings for these routes from the 18th Jan, the 'introductory' prices appear to be matched to premium economy seats.
Not loaded properly yet?

I believe there there are still some systems being updated. Rest assured from Jan 18th these will be J class.

[Lindsay Wilson]

Now if only I (and no doubt others here) could afford those prices

Thanks VFF.

[swanning_it]

I've no idea on the QF prices, but these are a bit higher than I expected.

[notzac]

While they’re priced below QF, I would have been quite happy to see the prices remain unchanged

I wonder how long after this OOL will be included as a BNE/OOL point on the triangle?

Presumably when they open the lounge, if not before.

[Jack Melon]

I noticed that in this press release, and other articles, In-Flight Entertainment was not mentioned in the offerings/service.

I thought you got one of those crappy digiplayer things? Or is a new IFE on its way before the launch day of business class on the golden triangle?

Just a thought.

Jack

[Dalmien76]

You gotta remember guys, this is Business Class, not Premium Economy. Prices will then reflect that. Full Business Class service and not just items from the retail cart. Of course prices will reflect that. 