New Virgin Australia lounge opens

Virgin Australia lounge Canberra Airport. Picture: Supplied

Virgin Australia lounge Canberra Airport. Picture: Supplied

VIRGIN Australia has opened the doors to a new 300-seater airport lounge it says has "transformed the Canberra travel experience".

The 1082 square metre lounge, designed by renowned architect Tim Greer of Tonkin Zulaikha Geer Architects, occupies the west wing of Canberra's domestic terminal.

The snazzy-looking lounge includes fancy Marblo bars, natural stone flooring and leather chairs, the airline said.

There's light refreshments on offer and a menu designed by Australian chef Luke Mangan for passengers to feast on while they soak up sweeping views across the tarmac.

And of course there's the free wi-fi, power PC, printer, newspapers and magazines, and of course a television that will show the latest from Foxtel.

Virgin Australia Chief Executive Officer John Borghetti said the enhancements herald a new standard of travel in the nation’s capital.

"Canberra is an important hub for corporate, government and leisure travellers and we now offer a premium end-to-end travel experience that not only encapsulates Virgin Australia’s distinct look and feel but also our high standard of service," Mr Borghetti said.

"For the first time in over a decade Australians will have a choice when it comes to competition in business class travel in and out of the capital."

There will be more check-in counters, leather seating in departure lounges, additional passenger screening areas and baggage carousels within the new terminal space.

The airline also unveiled enhancements in the air including a new business class section on its refurbished Embraer fleet, which it claims flies between Sydney an Canberra in 23 minutes.

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