Virgin Australia to fly to Samoa

Virgin Australia has announced plans to fly to Samoa from 13 November, 2017, with the Virgin Samoa joint venture service due to cease the day before. Subject to relevant regulatory approvals, Virgin Australia will operate five return services per week from Auckland to Apia, up to two return services per week from Sydney to Apia, and up to two services per week from Brisbane to Apia. These services are now on sale. The flights will be operated with Boeing 737-800 aircraft, featuring eight Business Class seats in a 2-2 configuration and 168 in Economy in a 3-3 configuration. The aircraft also features 30 Economy X seats with additional legroom, preferred overhead locker space, priority check-in and boarding. virginaustralia.com