Further enhancing its appeal to business travellers, Virgin Australia has released plans to introduce Business Class cabins onto its Embraer E190 fleet along with further airport enhancements on its Sydney-Melbourne- Brisbane triangle.

Announced yesterday, the airline’s group executive of product and service Martin Daley said the E190 aircraft would receive a new layout later this year that would include six Business Class seats and cater to the business market.

“The upgrade of the Business Class cabin in the E190 fleet will offer both privacy and comfort, whilst maintaining the service and product offering already in place across the Network,” Mr Daley noted.

“The E190 fleet is essential for our regional routes, and with enhanced features such as larger seats, re-configured seating and space, the new Business Class cabin provides a complete inflight experience suited to the corporate and business traveller.”

As part of the redesign the aircraft will feature 2:1 layout and leather seating.

Meanwhile the airline’s Sydney-Melbourne-Brisbane triangle will see enhancements to the customer airport experience including a premium valet and dedicated check-in service at Melbourne and Brisbane domestic airports as well as expansion and an upgrade of its Sydney and Melbourne domestic airport terminals .

The carrier’s premium guests arriving at Gold Coast and Canberra airports will also be able to use the carrier’s concierge service.

“Following our recent enhancements on these routes, including increased flight frequencies, Valet and kerbside lounge entry at Sydney Domestic Airport, and priority services for Premium Guests, we have received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from Guests,” Mr Daley added. 

“The initiatives announced today are designed to build on this work, ensuring that Virgin Australia is the number one choice for travellers on ‘the Triangle’.”