Monday 2 February 2026: Virgin Australia has today launched a domestic sale on its premium extra-legroom Economy X seating, with upgrades from just $15* (per person per sector) - reinforcing that when it comes to extra comfort, more space and priority perks, the original still does it best 😉
The month-long ‘Extra Comfort, Zero Imitation’ Economy X sale, available to add to Virgin Australia domestic flight bookings here until 11.59pm AEST Tuesday 3 March 2026, is making premium extra-legroom Economy more accessible for travellers.
First launched in 2017 as part of the airline’s ongoing focus on innovation, Economy X continues to set the standard in extra-comfort Economy travel, offering up to 40 per cent more legroom, priority boarding and dedicated overhead locker space.
Economy X upgrade sale* highlights (prices per person, per sector, valid in both directions):
- Sydney <> Hamilton Island from $15
- Sydney <> Melbourne from $15
- Brisbane <> Melbourne from $15
- Sydney <> Brisbane from $15
- Canberra <> Gold Coast from $15
- Brisbane <> Cairns from $15
- Sydney <> Gold Coast from $15
- Brisbane <> Hamilton Island from $15
- Brisbane <> Launceston from $15
- Brisbane <> Adelaide from $15
- Melbourne <> Adelaide from $15
- Melbourne <> Canberra from $15
- Melbourne <> Hobart from $15
- Sydney <> Hobart from $15
- Adelaide <> Alice Springs from $15
- Melbourne <> Sunshine Coast from $23
- Melbourne <> Gold Coast from $23
- Melbourne <> Hamilton Island from $23
- Melbourne <> Perth from $23
- Sydney <> Perth from $23
- Adelaide <> Cairns from $23
- Adelaide <> Gold Coast from $23
- Brisbane <> Alice Springs from $23
- Brisbane <> Uluru from $23
- Melbourne <> Uluru from $23
- Perth <> Broome from $23
- Brisbane <> Hobart from $23
- Brisbane <> Perth from $23
- Melbourne <> Cairns from $23
- Sydney <> Cairns from $23
- Melbourne <> Darwin from $23
- Darwin <> Perth from $23
- Perth <> Launceston from $23
Commentary from a Virgin Australia spokesperson:
“We’ve always believed Australians want choice, value and a better experience in the air; Economy X has been delivering exactly that for years so it’s no surprise others are now taking notice.”
“We’re continuing to showcase just how wonderful the Economy X experience is for travellers, from priority check-in and boarding to preferred overhead locker space, while offering the best-value extra-legroom Economy seating in the market from just $15 per person,” they said.
While other Australian airlines are only just catching up to Economy X, innovation has always set Virgin Australia apart, with the airline consistently delivering first-to-market initiatives designed to give travellers more choice, comfort and value. These include being the first Australian airline to launch online check-in, Pets in Cabin flights on eligible domestic services and baggage tracking.
Year-round, Virgin Australia offers Economy X upgrades from $15* (per person per sector) for domestic flights and from $58* (per person per sector) for short-haul international routes, reinforcing the value the airline brings to Australian travellers wanting more legroom without the premium price tag.
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Virgin Australia Group Corporate Affairs: corporateaffairs@virginaustralia.com or 1800 142 467.
NOTES TO EDITORS
Virgin Australia’s Economy X offering includes:
- Priority check-in (where available): Faster check in.
- Priority boarding: Skip ahead in the boarding queue.
- Priority screening (where available): Access to priority security lanes at
- participating airports.
- Preferred overhead locker space: Reserved space in the overhead locker adjacent to the guest’s seat.
- Extra legroom: Up to 40 per cent more legroom to stretch out compared to standard Economy seating.
- Additional cabin baggage: Up to 14 kilograms of combined weight of a standard bag or two standard bags plus one small personal item.
For more information on Virgin Australia Economy X, visit here.
Economy X upgrade sale Terms and Conditions
*$15 price points available when purchasing Economy X Exit row seats, between 27-180 days before departure date. Price Points are per person, per sector. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Prices are available on selected Economy X seats purchased between 12:01am AEST on Monday 2 February 2026 and 11:59pm AEST on Tuesday 3 March 2026 (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. Prices not available through other purchase channels. Any Economy X price is only available for bookings 28 days in advance on domestic flights and 49 days in advance on short-haul international flights operated by Virgin Australia (blackout periods apply). Economy X upgrade prices are based on one person, per flight sector, booked at virginaustralia.com or via the Guest Contact Centre. Economy X seats are limited and subject to availability. 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. 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. Guests who select and sit in an Economy X Exit Row must comply with the Exit Row Safety Conditions. See full Economy X Terms and Conditions.
