Virgin Australia has launched its flights from Perth to Canberra as part of a new twice-weekly service connecting the two cities.
The new service will cater for an increased demand for travel to and from the nation’s capital for Parliamentary sitting weeks, whilst encouraging tourism in both cities.
Flight VA590 departs Perth every Thursday and Sunday at 12:35 and lands in Canberra at 18:25; return flight VA589 takes off at 19:00 to arrive in Perth at 21:40. All times local.
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“Perth is not only a key national destination, but a gateway to Africa and beyond, and we expect the new service to become highly attractive to our region’s population of around one million,” says Canberra Airport managing director, Stephen Byron.
Velocity Gold and Platinum members as well as Virgin Australia Lounge members will have access to the airline’s state-of-the-art lounges in both Canberra and Perth.
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“This service will be particularly welcomed by West Australian parliamentarians and their staff who now have the opportunity to fly directly from Perth to Canberra during sitting weeks, as well as passengers wishing to travel between the two cities,” says Hope Antzoulatos, general manager of network management, Virgin Australia. “The service will be operated by our advanced and modern fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft featuring eight Business Class seats and a menu designed by resident chef Luke Mangan.”
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