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Virgin Australia unveils Middle seats lottery prizes, here is the details.

Virgin Australia has unveiled four limited-edition and uniquely themed bar carts as part of a one-off, money-can’t-buy prize

Virgin Australia has unveiled four limited-edition and uniquely themed bar carts as part of a one-off, money-can’t-buy prize, in the airline’s globally recognized Middle Seat Lottery.
The fully refurbished collector’s items, revived from a former life on Boeing 737 aircraft have been themed, featuring custom installations and unsuspecting features like a disco ball, boombox speaker, TV projector, popcorn machine, drinks cooler, and more. It’s something that needs to be seen to be believed.
For a chance to win, guests simply need to enter the competition when they sit in a middle seat on an eligible Virgin Australia domestic flight in specific weeks during the competition period (refer below).*
Valued at up to $10,000 each, the money-can’t-buy bar carts are only available to winners of the Middle Seat Lottery.
Details on how to enter here.

Virgin Australia has raised the stakes in the Middle Seat Lottery, today unveiling a magnificently unique twist on the classic aircraft bar cart as part of four ‘money-can’t buy, but middle seats can’ prizes up-for-grabs, in the globally recognized competition.

The hand-refurbished bar carts, completely bespoke and unable to be purchased, are set to have AVGeeks rushing to nab the middle seat in a scene reminiscent of Boxing Day sales.

‘Disco Fever’ bar cart

Complete with a shimmery exterior and spinning mirror ball, there’s a cocktail shaker, Bluetooth speaker, and smoke machine to evoke your inner dancing queen.

‘The Day Spa’ bar cart

Decked out in stylish rattan and contains the most premium spa accessories (think plush robe, silk eye mask and squishy slippers!). The aromatherapy diffuser and luxury candles are designed to instantly refresh and relax the mind and body.

‘At Home Cinema’ bar cart

Upholstered in rich red velvet with a completely customizable cinema-style letter board, this bar cart comes complete with a popcorn maker, candy bar, and movie projector. Truly turning the at-home cinema experience into something wonderful.

‘The Sports Bar’ bar cart

The perfect accompaniment to an afternoon watching the game. With removable esky and Yeti coolers to keep drinks ice cold, the bar cart comes complete with a Marshall speaker to not miss a moment of commentary, plus your very own AFL Sherrin and pop-out basketball hoop – should you feel so inspired by keen spectatorship that you’re game to play along.

The one-of-a-kind bar carts, part of a whopping $230,000 prize pool, can be won by simply sitting in a middle seat on eligible Virgin Australia domestic flights during set weeks of the competition until 23 April 2023.* Other prizes up-for-grabs throughout the competition include a Virgin Voyages Mexico and Bahamas cruise, a helicopter pub crawl extravaganza in Darwin, AFL Grand Final tickets and more. The full prize list is available here.

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Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our U.S. operations that also underscores our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.