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Old 23rd May 2011, 04:55 PM
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Default New Virgin Australia Melbourne lounge

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Virgin Australia has opened the doors of its slick new lounge in Melbourne Airport – and if you want proof that this is a very different airine to the old Virgin Blue, look no further.

The Lounge features a contemporary, light and airy design created by Australian architectural firm Tonkin Zulaikha Greer.

The mood strikes us as modern, fresh and funky, with just a dash of design DNA from the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse without losing the sense of being a space for premium passengers.

It's as if Qantas' flagship domestic business lounges have overnight aged and become, well, just another airport lounge.

Australian Business Traveller visited The Lounge this morning for an exclusive sneak peek before the public opening.

But we know you don't want to just read about The Lounge, you want to see it – so here's a gallery of exclusive first look photos!
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Old 23rd May 2011, 07:47 PM
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It makes me want to fly to Melbourne just to use my Lounge membership to take a look! Very, very nice looking Lounge.
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Old 23rd May 2011, 08:10 PM
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It really is quite flash!
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Old 24th May 2011, 08:38 AM
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Still doesn't beat QF frist lounge in SYD!
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Old 24th May 2011, 10:35 AM
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Looks very shmick.

But does anyone else think it looks very crowded?

Put a few businessmen with their carry on bags in there and I can't see how anyone will get through!
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Old 24th May 2011, 07:28 PM
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You're right, it does look rather crowded. Especially in the areas with the low chairs and small tables.
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Old 24th May 2011, 07:57 PM
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Wow! Virgin are certainly serious about Business travelling... or the well heeled leisure traveler as well.

It looks great. Really contemporary and crisp. I like it.

I don't know what it would be like full of passengers but from my own experience, it couldn't be worse than the Melbourne QF lounge when it's busy... surely?
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Old 24th May 2011, 08:43 PM
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I like it, a very modern and contemporary design, very attractive to businessmen, and travellers alike

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Old 24th May 2011, 09:02 PM
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Hopefully someone will have a video up soon of a tour of the new lounge!

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