More Seats, More Sockets: Virgin Australia to Boost Lounge Offerings in Perth and Brisbane

Business Traveller - Nov 9, 2026

Early next year, Virgin Australia’s invitation-only Beyond Lounge returns to the site of The Club in Perth, while Brisbane gains 100 seats and top-tier members get a WhatsApp line to the airline The post More Seats, More Sockets: Virgin Australia to Boost Lounge Offerings in Perth and Brisbane appeared first on Business Traveller.

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