Virgin Australia is changing its prepaid baggage fees

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Just got this email from Virgin. Whilst it changes nothing for the majority of us with status (using our tier baggage allowance), for some with additional bags, it'll be important:

Virgin Australia is Changing its Prepaid Baggage Fees

Virgin Australia wishes to advise of an increase to prepaid baggage fees across all domestic and international short-haul markets effective immediately. Virgin Australia Prepaid Baggage Fees ($AUD) for each additional bag Effective 1 August 2019​ Market​ Online / GDS​ Guest Contact Centre​ Domestic​ $45​ $55​ International Short-Haul, including Denpasar​ $70​ $80​ Virgin Australia Prepaid Baggage Fees ($HKD) for each additional bag Effective 1 August 2019​ Market​ All Channels*​ Domestic​ $246​ International Short-Haul, including Denpasar​ $383​ Virgin Australia Prepaid Baggage Fees ($CNY) for each additional bag Effective 1 August 2019​ Market​ All Channels*​ Domestic​ $215​ International Short-Haul, including Denpasar​ $335​ *Airport Baggage Fees will apply for guests purchasing additional baggage at the airport for same-day travel. Guests have the option to pre-purchase up to two pieces of baggage before their Virgin Australia operated flight, in addition to what is included in their fare and Velocity tier allowance. It is recommended that guests pre-purchase any additional baggage prior to arriving at the airport, as pre-purchasing additional baggage online is up to 45% cheaper than purchasing additional baggage at the airport.