Virgin Australia deploys its A330 aircraft internationally

Virgin Australia announced it will deploy its widebody Airbus A330-200 aircraft internationally for the first time, on the Sydney-Nadi, Fiji route.

The 279-seat internationally-configured aircraft will be introduced on Saturdays during peak travel periods in response to increased demand.

Virgin Australia Chief Commercial Officer Judith Crompton said: “Today’s announcement is part of our strategy to ensure we have a flexible and responsive fleet supporting future customer demand and broader network priorities."

“Fiji will be our first international A330 destination since acquiring the aircraft in 2010. The A330 has 24 lie-flat business class seats which triples the number of premium class seats normally available on the route in response to the sustained increase in demand for premium product and services on flights to Fiji."

“Our A330 aircraft have set new standards of comfort on trans-continental routes and we are now able to bring this service and comfort to the Sydney – Nadi route."

“Additionally when our world-class Business Class Suites are introduced on the A330 fleet, we will have the best premium product on the Sydney - Fiji route."

“This is also great news for Velocity Frequent Flyers with more chances to redeem points for upgrades and reward seats,” Ms Crompton said.

The A330s are currently scheduled to operate on Saturdays during the following periods: 04 April 2015 – 18 April 2015; 20 June 2015 – 24 October 2015 and select days during the Christmas and New Year period.

The A330 will also be introduced between Sydney and Melbourne during select morning weekday peak periods as well as during international sporting events where there are peaks in demand during short periods. Customers are able to see the type of aircraft scheduled to operate a flight during the booking process.

Virgin Australia operates up to 22 flights per week between Nadi, Fiji and Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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