Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Economy X?
Economy X is an upgraded Economy seat with extra legroom and priority perks.
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Where is Economy X available?
It’s available on all Virgin Australia operated domestic and short-haul international flights.
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What benefits do I get?
You'll enjoy:
- Up to 40% more leg room
- Priority boarding*
- 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
- Preferred overhead locker space.
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What is my carry‑on baggage allowance for Economy X?
Economy X includes 14kg carry-on baggage allowance and access to preferred overhead locker space for your carry-on.
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How do I add Economy X to my booking?
You can add Economy X to your booking online, via our Guest Contact Centre or at the airport when you check-in via our check-in counters or kiosks.
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Can I add Economy X after booking?
Yes, you can upgrade to Economy X during booking or anytime afterward.
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.