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 Sunshine Coast from $62 |
| Melbourne to Gold Coast from $68 | Perth to Sydney from $85 |
| Sydney to Nadi from $58 | Melbourne to Bali from $95 |
| Brisbane to Cairns from $61 | Darwin to Melbourne from $87 |
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.
Economy X terms and conditions
Please read carefully as there are important terms and conditions that you should be aware of prior to selecting Economy X.
* Economy X seats are limited and may be sold out at time of booking or at any time prior to your travel date. The applicable Economy X fee will be the fee published at the time you purchase Economy X and is subject to change. Fees are per person, one way and per sector. Fees are in the applicable booking currency, being the country of origin specified in your booking or purchase. Economy X fees are non-refundable, except where you are entitled to a refund of the Economy X fee or of your fare under the Australian Consumer Law. See the Economy X Terms and Conditions for more information on refunds. Not all product benefits are available at all airports. Where some of the product features are not available or utilised by you, you are not entitled to a refund unless otherwise specified in the Economy X terms and conditions. Some Economy X seats are located in Exit Rows and guests must accept the Exit Row Safety Conditions to sit in these rows. If you change your mind and no longer wish to sit in these rows, you may move to an alternate Economy X seat for no additional fee. If however no other Economy X seats are available, you will be assigned a standard Economy seat and entitled to a refund of the Economy X fee. Please let us know as soon as possible if you no longer meet the Exit Row Safety Conditions. If at the time of travel you no longer meet the Exit Row Safety Conditions you will be offered an alternate Economy X seat or you will be assigned a standard Economy seat and entitled to a refund of the Economy X fee. Economy X is only available on flights operated by Virgin Australia and Virgin Australia International. See full Economy X Terms and Conditions.
Save up to 50% on Economy X upgrades*
*Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Discount is available when purchasing Economy X between 1 and 8 July 2024 (inclusive) when making a new eligible flight booking, or managing an existing eligible flight booking, through www.virginaustralia.com or via the Guest Contact Centre. Discount not available through other purchase channels. Discount only available for flight bookings on selected travel dates from 30 July 2024 until 30 April 2025 (blackout periods apply) for selected flights to and from Adelaide to Alice Springs, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Gold Coast, Hobart, Launceston, Perth and Sydney; to and from Alice Springs to Brisbane; to and from Ayers Rock (Uluru) to Brisbane and Melbourne; to and from Broome to Perth; to and from Brisbane to Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Hamilton Island, Mt Isa, Launceston, Melbourne, Mackay, Newcastle, Perth, Rockhampton, and Townsville; to and from Ballina to Sydney; to and from Canberra to Melbourne and Gold Coast; to and from Darwin to Melbourne and Perth; to and from Hobart to Melbourne and Perth; to and from Hamilton Island to Melbourne; to and from Kalgoorlie to Perth; to and from Kununurra to Perth; to and from Karratha to Perth; to and from Launceston to Melbourne and Perth; to and from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne; to and from Melbourne to Newcastle, Sydney and Perth; to and from Perth to Port Hedland, Newman and Sydney; and on selected travel dates from 30 July 2024 until 3 June 2025 for selected flights to and from Adelaide to and Bali – Denpasar; to and from Brisbane to Bali – Denpasar; to and from Bali – Denpasar to Melbourne and Sydney; to and from Brisbane to Fiji – Nadi; to and from Melbourne to Fiji – Nadi; to and from Fiji – Nadi to Sydney; to and from Samoa – Apia to Brisbane; to and from Brisbane to Vanuatu – Port Vila and Queenstown; to and from Melbourne to Queenstown. Offer Discount will be included in the price displayed at time of purchase. Economy X seats are limited and may be sold out at time of booking or at any time prior to your travel date. The applicable Economy X fee will be the fee published at the time you purchase Economy X and is subject to change. Fees are per person, one way and per sector. Fees are in the applicable booking currency, being the country of origin specified in your booking or purchase. Economy X fees are non-refundable, except where you are entitled to a refund of the Economy X fee or of your fare under the Australian Consumer Law. See the Economy X Terms and Conditions for more information on refunds. Not all product benefits are available at all airports. Where some of the product features are not available or utilised by you, you are not entitled to a refund unless otherwise specified in the Economy X Terms and Conditions. Some Economy X seats are located in Exit Rows and guests must accept the Exit Row Safety Conditions to sit in these rows. If you change your mind and no longer wish to sit in these rows, you may move to an alternate Economy X seat for no additional fee. If however no other Economy X seats are available, you will be assigned a standard Economy seat and entitled to a refund of the Economy X fee. Please let us know as soon as possible if you no longer meet the Exit Row Safety Conditions. If at the time of travel you no longer meet the Exit Row Safety Conditions you will be offered an alternate Economy X seat or you will be assigned a standard Economy seat and entitled to a refund of the Economy X fee. Economy X is only available on flights operated by Virgin Australia and Virgin Australia International. See full Economy X Terms and Conditions.