Virgin Australia to Reconfigure 737 Fleet - Spend $110M

[kamchatsky]

My family of 4 booked MEL-DPS on VA Y next year on 737-8. Looking at the seat map, it is the new version as only Row 3 and 4 have Economy X. However they are offering $12 for Economy X Middle seats at Row 3 and 4, and standard $95 for the aisle and window seats. So the family of 4 it worked out to be $95 + $95 + $12 + $12 = $214, or $53.5 per person for >6 hours flight.

Has anyone tried them to see if they are much better than the standard seats in terms of legroom? I am thinking of paying for it, but I just want to see people's experiences here.

 

[MooTime]

Wife and young son had 737-8MAX ecoX row 4 from Nadi to Mel last month. 5 hrs. Plenty room and def few more inches than standard.
$200+ a bit of cash but is more comfort.
I did check and compare, I'd pay it, am WP so luckily wouldn't have to.