Smart move and obviously aimed at Virgin Gold and Platinum members who continue to walk away due to the Economy X mess and the reductions in loyalty benefits it has caused.

I booked the The Bussiness to Perth and at the last munite Virgin changed planes to 737 with standard seats.

Your joking ??? I flew Sydney - Queenstown once and it was THE WORST SERVICE EVER from check in to landing. Returned Air NZ and the difference was unbelievable.

With Virgins Economy X you only need to pay as little as $29.00 to gain Platinum benifits which is unfair on genuine members.

Spot on Gazza Economy X is a disaster. All the good seats are now taken by passengers on the cheapest ticket who then pay another $29.00 for row 3 and Platinum end up down the back. I'm flying Qantas a lot more now.