Economy X is an upgraded Economy seat with extra legroom and priority perks.
It’s available on all Virgin Australia operated domestic and short-haul international flights.
You'll enjoy:
Economy X includes 14kg carry-on baggage allowance and access to preferred overhead locker space for your carry-on.
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.
Yes, you can upgrade to Economy X during booking or anytime afterward.
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.
30% off Economy X (selected dates and all routes, except Machine Learning routes)
30% off Economy X is available when booking an Economy X seat on selected domestic and international short haul flights at least 7 days before scheduled departure, unless sold out. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Discount is available on Economy X seats purchased between 12:01am AEST on 25 June 2026 and 11:59pm AEST on 9 July 2026 (inclusive) when making a new booking, or managing an existing booking, through www.virginaustralia.com or via the Guest Contact Centre. Discount not available through other purchase channels. Offer will be included in the price displayed at time of purchase. Economy X seats are limited and subject to availability. Discount applies against the standard applicable Economy X price at the time of booking. 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, per sector. Payment surcharge may apply. 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 fee or of your fare under the Australian Consumer Law. See the Economy X Terms and Conditions for more information on refunds. Guests who select and sit in an Economy X Exit Row must comply with the Exit Row Safety Conditions. Not all product benefits are available at all airports.
See full Economy X Terms and Conditions.