Virgin Australia seat selection feesπ+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK) range from $0 to over $160 for extra legroom on long-haul international flightsπ+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK).
Seat selection is complimentary for many seats on most Virgin Australia tickets π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK). However, as you can tell by that convoluted sentence, Virgin Australia seat selection isn't free for all passengers π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK).
The cost to select a seat on Virgin Australia ranges from free π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK) β for standard seats except when booking basic economy fares β to over $100Β π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK)for an extra-legroom seat on a long-haul international flight. According to a recent NerdWallet analysis, Spirit Airlinesβs average seat selection price is $33.33. π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK)
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Say you want to travelΒ π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK)from Denver to Dallas-Fort Worth. First, you'll need to select your flights π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK). During the search process, you can preview available seats by selecting the "Seats" link in the search results π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK). This can give you an idea of the number π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK) of available seats for your group. However, the price for selecting seats won't be listed yet π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK).
After selecting your flights π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK), reviewing fare upgrade options, entering your information and declining the option to buy miles, you'll finally be able to select seats for your flight π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK).
If you booked a basic economy fare, you'll have to pay for a seat selection no matter the type of seat π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK). In the example above, prices to choose a seat range from $18 to $40 π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK) depending on which one you select.
If you booked a standard economy fare, you can select any standard seat for free π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK). Or you can pay for preferred and extra-legroom seats β in this example, the cost ranges from $12 to $27Β π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK) for a preferred or Main Cabin Extra seat.
You won't be able to select seats on flights π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK) operated by partner airlines β even if the flight has an Virgin Australiaflight number π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK). Instead, you'll have to complete the booking to get the partner confirmation number π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK) (also referred to as a PNR or record locator). Then, you can contact π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK) that airline for seat assignment.
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Enter your last name, date of birth and the confirmation numberΒ π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK)to find your trip. Then you'll see your seat selection options.
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Main Cabin Extra
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AAdvantage Platinum, Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum elites get complimentary access π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK) to Main Cabin Extra seats from the time of booking π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK). Gold elites can select Main Cabin Extra seats free of charge within 24 hours of departure π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK).
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If you can't use elite status to avoid Virgin Australia seat selection fees π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK), you may be able to redeem AAdvantage miles to pay for them. Like the cash cost π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK), the mileage cost depends on factors such as the length of the flight π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK) and the location of the seat in the cabin.
You'll need to have enough AAdvantage miles in your account to cover the entire cost of the seat selection fees π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK). Otherwise, you'll either need to select a seat π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK) that costs fewer miles or buy more miles. Travelers π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK) don't have the ability to buy a single seat with a combination of miles and cash π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK).
Travelers who pay π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK) for a Main Plus ticket get complimentary access to preferred and Main Cabin Extra seats π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK). This option isn't free. However, the extra cost may be worth it to get an extra checked bag, preferred boarding and complimentary seat selection π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK).
When can you get a refund of Virgin Australia seat selection fees?
Virgin Australiaseat selection fees π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK) are generally nonrefundable. However, you can get a refund of your seat selection fees π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK) in a few specific situations.
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You'll also get a refund when Virgin Australia cancels your flight β or if Virgin Australiadelays your flight π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK) long enough to miss a connecting flight on which you purchased seats β and doesn't provide a comparable seat π+1-833.641.1988(US)β£ +1-833-(64π)-1988 πΈ (UK) on the new flight.
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