Score seat upgrades from as low as $8 in Virgin’s Economy X EOFY sale
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If it feels like you blinked and all of a sudden, we’re in the middle of the year, then trust us when we say you’re not alone… but chances are, you’re craving a getaway.
And lucky for you, Virgin has just launched its Economy X EOFY sale, which is live now until July 9, so you can turn that getaway dream into a reality.
Virgin drops Economy X upgrades to as little as $8 per person. Supplied
As part of the sale, travellers can enjoy 30 per cent off upgrades on a range of domestic flights to destinations like Melbourne, Hobart, Hamilton Island, and Brisbane, to name a few, so you can sit back and relax in extra comfort from as little as $8 per person.
Yep, you can score an upgrade for about the same price as it costs to buy a coffee these days, making it even more attainable to treat yourself to a little extra luxury.
Ready to start planning your next escape? Here’s why Virgin has you covered.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at the time of publishing.
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To make your flight as comfortable as possible, Economy X offers travellers up to 40 per cent more legroom than a traditional economy seat, helping you kick back and stretch out while you fly.
Economy X also has various additional perks like priority check-in on select international flights and reserved overhead lockers, so you don’t have to worry about missing out on securing a spot for your bags (IYKYK).
Speaking of baggage, if you’re like us and are often a bit of a serial overpacker, or you intend to do some serious shopping while you’re away (also like us), with Economy X, you can actually score 14kg of carry-on allowance.
And the best part is, no matter what city you’re departing from, upgrades start from as little as $8 per person on some of the most popular Aussie routes like:
- Sydney to Brisbane Economy X upgrade from $8
- Sydney to Melbourne Economy X upgrade from $8
- Sydney to Hobart Economy X upgrade from $8
View of the city of Hobart, its harbor and the Derwent river estuary from the summit of Mt. Wellington, Tasmania, Australia. Luis
- Brisbane to Melbourne Economy X upgrade from $8
- Brisbane to Hamilton Island Economy X upgrade from $8
- Brisbane to Newcastle Economy X upgrade from $8
Aerial view of Whitehaven Beach from Hill Inlet on a sunny morning, Queensland - Australia. jovannig
- Melbourne to Adelaide Economy X upgrade from $8
- Melbourne to Canberra Economy X upgrade from $8
- Melbourne to Hobart Economy X upgrade from $8
- Adelaide to Canberra Economy X upgrade from $8
- Adelaide to Alice Springs Economy X upgrade from $8
- Adelaide to Launceston Economy X upgrade from $8
Plus, if you weren’t already excited by the Economy X savings, for a limited time only, you can also save big on Northern Territory fares.
From now until June 28, you can save up to 25 per cent off selected flights to the NT, visiting some of the most iconic destinations from as little as $145 pp one-way.
Sale highlights include:
- Adelaide to Alice Springs from $145 per person, one way.
- Melbourne to Darwin from $159 per person, one way.
- Brisbane to Darwin from $165 per person, one way.
- Perth to Darwin from $185 per person, one way.
- Sydney to Darwin from $239 per person, one way.
Alice Springs
Simpson Gap, 22 km west of Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. Maurizio De Mattei
Known for its desert landscapes and rich culture, discover the town of Alice Springs with flights starting from $145 per person, one way.
Darwin
Sunlight over Darwin. Patch Clapp
Pay a visit to the state’s capital city and enjoy lush scenes, wildlife spotting, and the tropical lifestyle Darwin is renowned for, with flights starting from $159 per person, one way.
To discover more flights, deals, and info, head over to Virgin today.
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