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Virgin Australia announces plans to invest in lounge network
November 6th 2026
Virgin Australia revealed plans to reopen its invitation-only Beyond Lounge in Perth and refurbish its Brisbane domestic Lounge. Read More » The invitation-only Beyond Lounge in Perth will open in early next year, enhancing the airline’s presence in Western Australia. Once open, the exclusive Beyond Lounge network will span four cities (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth), with the addition of Perth timed to coincide with the start of business travel in the first few months of the year, the carrier said. Virgin Australia will also undertake a refurbishment to refresh and enhance its domestic Lounge in Brisbane, with the works expected to be completed by mid-2027. The Lounge will also be significantly expanded to meet customer demand, with 100 additional seats and power at every seat in the new space. Guests will also have more places to work or take a call, including a four-person enclosed meeting room and individual pods.
“We’re investing significantly across our lounge network because we know how important the lounge experience is to our guests, particularly those traveling frequently for work. Perth is an incredibly important market for Virgin Australia, and we’ve seen strong growth among both our corporate customers and our most loyal Velocity members. Many are frequent travelers, particularly those working across Western Australia’s mining and resources sectors, so re-opening a Beyond Lounge in Perth is an important way for us to recognize that loyalty and the role it plays in our business. At the same time, we’re investing in our domestic Lounges to deliver a better experience for more of our guests,” Virgin Australia Group CEO, Dave Emerson, said.
