Oh, you do have to love a bit of competition. Virgin Australia has responded to the launch of Economy Plus over at Qantas by (temporarily) cutting the price of its own Economy X product.
During the ‘Extra Comfort, Zero Imitation’ sale, Economy X seating will be available from just $15 per person per sector. The sale runs over the next month – from 2 February 2026 through to 3 March 2026.
Sale Details
- Offer:
- ‘Extra Comfort, Zero Imitation’ Economy X sale
- Sale Dates:
- Available on the Virgin Australia website between 2 February and 3 March
During the sale, Economy X will be available at some pretty keen prices. In fact, the prices they have set for the sale will even undercut the prices Qantas are offering for its new Economy Plus product.
The sale prices will be available for new and existing bookings between 27 and 180 days prior to departure.
Economy X
The main claim to fame for Economy X is that it provided extra legroom. However, it does provide some additional benefits:
- Additional carry-on baggage (over standard Economy). Economy X passengers can take up to 14 kilograms of carry-on baggage.
- Dedicated overhead locker space for Economy X, adjacent to the Economy X seat
- Priority check-in
- Priority airport security screening (where available)
- Priority boarding
