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

 

What is Economy X?

Extra leg room

Up to 40% more leg room to stretch those wonderful legs of yours

Carry-on baggage allowance

Enjoy a 14kg carry‑on allowance: up to two small bags with a combined weight of 14kg (no single bag to exceed 8kg), plus one personal item.

Reserved overhead locker space

Enjoy dedicated overhead locker space, keeping your bag close by and easy to reach.

Priority Check-In

Enjoy Priority Check-in on international flights*

How to book

You can upgrade to Economy X when you book or anytime after.

Online

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

Call us

  • Request an Economy X seat when you make a new booking through our Guest Contact Centre on 13 67 89.

After booking

  • Add Economy X through Manage your Booking, or
  • Call our Guest Contact Centre on 13 67 89 to upgrade.

Upgrade at Check-in

  • Upgrade to an Economy X seat during online check‑in, or at our airport kiosks and check‑in counters (subject to availability).
Upgrade to Economy X and unlock the benefits.
Click Manage your Booking, then enter your booking reference and last name to upgrade today.

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