International short haul definition
International Short Haul
Premium Economy
Premium Economy offers you a luxurious, all inclusive experience. Enjoy benefits like Priority Check-in and Priority Boarding, stretch out onboard with extra legroom, and enjoy complimentary in-flight entertainment and food and beverages.
Seating
- Luxury leather
- Up to 38 inch (85 cm) of legroom
- Over 18 inch (45 cm) seat width
Comfort
Enjoy a comfort pack, containing a blanket, pillow and stylish amenities.
Food and Beverage
Premium Economy guests are privy to all inclusive food and beverages, and can select items from our Luke Mangan inspired menu.
Our menu includes a selection of Luke Mangan signature items, such as sandwiches, wraps and pies.
Entertainment
Listen to a vast selection of audio channels and watch a dynamic range of movie and TV channels on your hand-held personal digEplayer entertainment system.
Lounge Access
Guests travelling in Premium Economy on Virgin Australia Trans Tasman flights and applicable connecting flights are invited to use Air New Zealand Koru or the Virgin Australia lounge.
Note: Lounge access is not permitted in conjunction with flights to the Pacific Islands, Bali, Phuket or Port Moresby.
Baggage Allowance
Premium Economy guests enjoy an increased complimentary baggage allowance and Priority Baggage delivery. For more information on our international short haul baggage allowances, please refer to baggage information.
Priority Check-in
Skip the queues, check in and drop your bag off at our Priority Check-in facility at the airport.
As a Premium Economy guest you are invited to board the aircraft first, or at your leisure. When departing from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide international airports, Premium Economy guests may take advantage of a dedicated Priority Boarding lane (available at most gates).
Note: Premium Economy is not available on all international short haul services. Available cabin classes and fare types will be displayed in the booking panel when you book your flight.
International long haul definition
International Long Haul
Premium Economy
Enjoy room to move, and relax inside our stylish cabin with a pre-flight welcome drink, mood lighting to match the phases of your flight and a noise-cancelling headset.
Seating
- 19.5 inch (49.5cm) wide leather seats with adjustable head and foot rests
- 38 inches (96.5cm) of generous legroom
- 8 inch (20.3cm) recline
- Laptop power, USB slot and reading light
- In-seat 10.6 (26.9cm) screen
Comfort
Settle in during your flight with a plush blanket and pillow.
Our amenity kits and bathroom amenities have everything you need – including cosmetics from premium Australian brand Grown – to make your journey comfortable
Food and Beverage
We've made every effort to ensure our onboard menu has something for everyone. Savour the best in fresh and local produce, served on beautiful china, complemented by a discerning selection of Australian wines and world-class liqueurs.
During the flight our stand-up bar provides a selection of beverages to help the flight pass just that little bit quicker.
Entertainment
For Premium Economy guests travelling on our 777 international long haul service, our award-winning in-flight entertainment system ‘RED’ is yours to enjoy for the flight. ‘RED’ entertains all ages with an extensive range of new release and classic movies, TV favourites, engaging games and mood-satisfying music, delivered through a touch-screen and handset controlled system.
Baggage Allowance
For more information on our international long haul baggage allowances, please refer to baggage information.
Connecting Flights with Partner Airlines
Premium Economy international long haul guests that connect to or from another service with Virgin Australia, or one of our airline partners, will travel in the following cabin class, depending on the type of service:
| Connecting service (to or from) | Class of travel for that service |
| Virgin Australia domestic service | Economy |
| Virgin Australia international short haul service | Premium Economy (where available) |
| Service operated by a Virgin Australia airline partner | Economy |
If required, fares can be purchased in higher classes for connecting flights. Please speak to your travel agent or call our Guest Contact Centre for more details.
Note: While guests travelling in Premium Economy on domestic and short haul international services may receive lounge access, lounge access is not available at international airports for Premium Economy guests travelling on long haul international services.
