As some of you noticed over the weekend we made some significant changes to our fare structure.
We would have posted earlier but had to ensure that everything was in place for a formal announcement!
We believe that this new fare structure delivers innovative pricing together with greater flexibility, simpler choices and better value.
Effective immediately, the previous five fare types have been streamlined to just three. Guests on Virgin Australia, Pacific Blue and Polynesian Blue flights now have the option of purchasing Saver, Flexi or Premium (Premium Economy / Business) fares. There will be no change to V Australia fare types.
The new fare range offers increased flexibility and better value at every level:
Saver
This is the fare for people wanting the best possible price!
- 23 kg checked baggage allowance for $12 purchased online for Domestic Flights and $20 for International flights~ (No Charge for our Velocity Gold and Silver members)
- Flight changes permitted up to 24 hours prior to flight departure*
- Flight cancellations permitted up to 24 hours prior to flight departure#
- Earn Velocity Points and Status Credits on every flight^
- Option to upgrade to a seat in our Premium Economy or Business Class cabin using your Velocity Reward Points (coming soon!)
- Option to purchase a seat with additional legroom (Extra Legroom)
- A wide selection of food and beverage available for purchase from the Luke Mangan designed menu
- In-flight entertainment available for purchase on selected flights
More details and conditions on our Saver fare type at our website
here
Flexi
Virgin Australia’s Flexi fares combine the benefits of the Flexible and Corporate Plus fares, while adding even more value.
- 23 kg checked baggage allowance
- Priority check-in at selected ports
- Earn Velocity Points and Status Credits on every flight ~
- Inclusive food and drink package
- Flight changes permitted up to 24 hours after departure*
- Flight cancellations permitted up to 24 hours after departure ^
- Name changes permitted with a small fee payable +
- The ability to ‘fly ahead’ on flights with cabin availability #
More details and conditions on our Flexi fare type at our website
here
Premium (includes Premium Economy and Business Class where available)
Virgin Australia’s Premium fares offer a fully-inclusive in-flight and on ground experience with Premium Economy or Business class seating.
Premium Economy - Premium Economy is available on Boeing 737 and Embraer Aircraft
- Seating in the front rows of the aircraft, with red leather seats and extra space and legroom
- All inclusive dining experience with premium selections
- All inclusive In-flight entertainment
- 69kg checked baggage allowance
- Access to priority check-in at selected ports
- Access to the Virgin Australia lounge at selected ports before your flight
- Earn Velocity Points and Status Credits on every flight ~
- Flight changes permitted up to 24 hours after departure^
- Flight cancellations permitted up to 24 hours after departure
- Name changes permitted
- The ability to ‘fly ahead’ on flights with cabin availability#
- ‘Book and Hold’ allows you to hold your flights without payment for up to 72 hours
Business - Business class is available on the Airbus A330 Aircraft+
- Exclusive cabin with Business class seats that give you extra width and additional legroom
- Full premium dining experience from our exclusive Business class menu
- All inclusive in-flight entertainment in-seat screens
- 69kg checked baggage allowance
- Access to priority check-in at selected ports
- Access to the Virgin Australia lounge at selected ports before your flight
- Earn Velocity Points and Status Credits on every flight ~
- Flight changes permitted up to 24 hours after departure^
- Flight cancellations permitted up to 24 hours after departure
- Name changes permitted
- The ability to ‘fly ahead’ on flights with cabin availability#
- “Book and Hold” allows you to hold your flights without payment for up to 72 hours
More details and conditions on our Premium fare type at our website
here
Examples of the new lead-in prices follow (subject to availability). Full fare rules are available at
www.virginaustralia.com:
Route (one-way) Saver, Flexi, Premium
Sydney - Melbourne: AUD $109, AUD $199, AUD $425
Brisbane - Melbourne: AUD $145, AUD$259, AUD $545
Sydney - Perth: AUD $219, AUD $359, AUD $749, or AUD$1399 for A330^ Business Class
(^subject to regulatory approval)
Auckland - Sydney: AUD/NZD $219, AUD/NZD $359, AUD/NZD $649
Christchurch - Melbourne: AUD/NZD $189, AUD/NZD $325, AUD/NZD $615
In addition to these lead-in prices, we will continue to offer extremely competitive fare promotions and seat sales across our network. * Entry to lounge is subject to the Virgin Australia lounge terms and conditions.
Hopefully this is self-explanatory, but any questions are welcome!
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