Competition is heating up in the extra legroom space! Increased carry on also it seems.
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):
Commentary from a Virgin Australia spokesperson:
- 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
“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.
