Starting from as little as $15, plus the price of your fare*, you’ll get: 

Extra leg room

Up to 40% more leg room, so you can stretch those wonderful legs of yours

Priority boarding

To skip the queue with Priority Boarding*

Priority Check-In

You can enjoy Priority Check-in on international flights*

Preferred overhead lockers

Keep your travel essentials nearby with preferred overhead locker space

 

Available on all domestic and international flights, Economy X is an upgrade to your standard Economy seat that gives you added benefits – and only costs a little bit extra.

Here are some common examples of Economy X prices.^

Brisbane to Port Vila from $33 Sydney to Brisbane from $48
Melbourne to Gold Coast from $68 Perth to Sydney from $85
Sydney to Nadi from $53 Melbourne to Bali from $95
Brisbane to Cairns from $61 Darwin to Melbourne from $87

^Prices quoted in the table above apply to seats booked 28-180 days to flight departure.

Please have your booking reference number ready.

If you change your mind and choose to cancel your flight, fees will not be refunded unless you are entitled to a refund under the Australian Consumer Law.

How to book

But the most wonderful news of all is just how easy it is to upgrade. You can do it during or after you book, and even when you’re checking in (subject to availability).

So why not give Economy X a try on your next flight, and enjoy the wonderful benefits yourself.

At time of booking

Online: Select an Economy X seat on the Seating page, during the booking process online.

By phone: Request an Economy X seat when you make a new booking through our Guest Contact Centre.

After booking

Online: Add Economy X to your booking via Manage your booking.

By phone: Call our Guest Contact Centre and request to add Economy X to your existing booking.

During Check-In

Economy X seats will remain available for purchase via our online check-in or at the airport via our check-in counters or kiosks.

For further information on Economy X, or to lodge a request for a refund due to reasons such as disrupt or a seat change by Virgin Australia, please submit an enquiry form.

Ready to upgrade?
Get up to 40% extra legroom