Virgin Australia upgrades
airline · Velocity Frequent Flyer
Virgin Australia offers a Plusgrade-powered upgrade program: eligible passengers can place a bid to upgrade to a premium cabin (such as Premium Economy or Business), and are only charged if the bid is accepted. Availability depends on fare/cabin type, route, and timing.
Products offered
- Bid UpgradeOpen page →
Offer an amount within a set range to upgrade to a higher cabin or cabin category. You're only charged if your bid is accepted — if it loses, there's no charge.
- Cabin upgrade paths
- Economy → Premium Economy · Economy → Business
- How to upgrade
- Visit Virgin Australia's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/travel-info/onboard-experience/upgrademe/
- Loyalty program
- Velocity Frequent Flyer
Frequently asked
Does Virgin Australia offer upgrades?
Virgin Australia offers a Plusgrade-powered upgrade program: eligible passengers can place a bid to upgrade to a premium cabin (such as Premium Economy or Business), and are only charged if the bid is accepted. Availability depends on fare/cabin type, route, and timing.
What upgrade products does Virgin Australia offer?
Virgin Australia offers Bid Upgrade. Cabin upgrades cover Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business.
How do I upgrade with Virgin Australia?
Visit Virgin Australia's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/travel-info/onboard-experience/upgrademe/
Can I use Velocity Frequent Flyer for a Virgin Australia upgrade?
Virgin Australia's loyalty program is Velocity Frequent Flyer. Depending on the route and offer, bid or instant upgrades may be payable with points as well as cash — check Virgin Australia's upgrade page for the options shown on your booking.