Matcha may be Australia’s latest obsession, but Virgin Australia is giving travellers another way to spend their $8.
Virgin Australia has launched a flash sale offering premium extra legroom Economy X seating, with upgrades from just $8* per person, per sector, across its domestic network, 30 per cent off the starting upgrade price**, making extra comfort and priority perks more accessible than ever.
For around the same price as a cafe-bought matcha latte^, guests can enjoy Economy X perks: up to 40 per cent more legroom, priority boarding, and dedicated overhead locker space.
Virgin Australia Chief Marketing and Customer Operations Officer, Libby Minogue, said the sale offers exceptional value for travellers looking to add extra comfort to their journey.
“We know Australians are looking for great value, and this sale delivers exactly that,” said Ms Minogue.
“From as low as $8 per person, guests can upgrade to Economy X and enjoy extra legroom, priority boarding and dedicated overhead locker space on their next Virgin Australia flight.
“For many guests, a little extra space can make a big difference, particularly on longer journeys, and we’re pleased to make that experience available from just $8.”
“As the first airline in Australia to introduce a dedicated extra-legroom Economy X product, we’re proud to continue giving travellers more choice, comfort and value every time they fly,” she said.
Upgrades are available to add to Virgin Australia domestic flight bookings here (subject to availability) until 11:59pm AEST Thursday 9 July 2026.
Economy X Upgrade Sale* highlights (prices per person, per sector, valid in both directions)*:
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Sydney <> Melbourne from $8
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Sydney <> Brisbane from $8
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Brisbane <> Melbourne from $8
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Sydney <> Gold Coast from $8
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Sydney <> Hobart from $8
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Sydney <> Hamilton Island from $8
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Sydney <> Launceston from $8
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Melbourne <> Canberra from $8
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Melbourne <> Adelaide from $8
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Melbourne <> Hobart from $8
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Melbourne <> Newcastle from $8
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Brisbane <> Hamilton Island from $8
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Brisbane <> Adelaide from $8
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Brisbane <> Newcastle from $8
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Brisbane <> Mackay from $8
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Brisbane <> Rockhampton from $8
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Gold Coast <> Canberra from $8
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Adelaide <> Canberra from $8
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Adelaide <> Alice Springs from $8
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Adelaide <> Launceston from $8
