Review: Virgin Australia 737 Business Class Melbourne to Brisbane

To begin my journey from Australia to Japan, I took a quick flight from Melbourne to Brisbane in Virgin Australia 737 business class.

Having previously experienced the airline’s A330 business class product before its discontinuation in 2019, I decided to review the Boeing 737 business class cabin to see how it compares.

Virgin Australia 737 Business Class – Booking

A few days before my departure, I found a great deal on flights from Melbourne to Sapporo with last-minute award availability.

I booked this flight using 65,000 Aeroplan points as part of an overall journey from Melbourne to Sapporo. To get there, I started with Virgin Australia business class to Brisbane before heading onwards to Taipei and then Japan with EVA Air.

Virgin Australia 737 Business Class – Ground Experience

Before boarding my flight to Brisbane, I had enjoyed a leisurely visit to the Virgin Australia Lounge in Melbourne.

Following a comprehensive refurbishment, the lounge reopened with a contemporary and fresh look, complete with ample seating and diverse dining options.

In addition to all-day dining, the lounge features an unmistakably Melbourne barista-run coffee bar, a wine bar, a relaxation zone, and designated workspaces.

The lounge proved to be an excellent location to pass the time prior to my flight. While it may not be the most extravagant of lounges, its distinct character and unique offerings certainly set it apart.

Virgin Australia 737 Business Class – Cabin

Shortly thereafter, I found myself stepping into Virgin Australia’s Boeing 737 business class cabin.

In response to the challenges posed by the pandemic, Virgin Australia made a number of strategic decisions that included phasing out its Airbus A330 fleet, which was previously the only aircraft that featured lie-flat business class seats.

Because of this downsizing effort, the airline has now streamlined its operations to solely feature the Boeing 737 aircraft – with its standard recliner business class seats – across its domestic and international network.

Within these aircraft, you’ll find a total of eight business class seats, arranged in a 2-2 configuration spread across two rows.

The cabin has been outfitted with revamped interiors, complemented by leather upholstery.