Fancy a little more leg rooom?

Fancy some extra leg space and other benefits next time you fly?

Virgin Australia is giving travellers a chance at an upgraded experience starting from $8.

The airline has launched a flash sale offering premium extra legroom Economy X seating, with upgrades from just $8 per person, per sector, across its domestic network. That's 30% off the regular starting upgrade price.

Virgin Australia Chief Marketing and Customer Operations Officer, Libby Minogue, said the sale offers exceptional value for travellers looking to add extra comfort to their journey.

“We know Australians are looking for great value, and this sale delivers exactly that,” said Minogue.

“From as low as $8 per person, guests can upgrade to Economy X and enjoy extra legroom, priority boarding and dedicated overhead locker space on their next Virgin Australia flight.

“For many guests, a little extra space can make a big difference, particularly on longer journeys, and we're pleased to make that experience available from just $8.

“As the first airline in Australia to introduce a dedicated extra-legroom Economy X product, we're proud to continue giving travellers more choice, comfort and value every time they fly,” she said.

Just a word on that "dedicated overhead locker space". On a lot sectors I have flown, the air crew usurp this Economy X lockers as their own personal baggage space. Call them out on it. 

Vietjet celebrates 9/9 with a pop-up fares sale

Anyone thinking about snagging a cheap flight from Australia to Vietnam should keep an eye out for one of budget carrier Vietjet's regular cheap fare blitzes.

Vietjet’s 9/9 Mega Sale, about to launch, offers "up to 99% off base fares" on flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth to Ho Chi Minh City.

On top of that, travellers booking international routes will enjoy 20kg of free checked baggage, making it easier than ever to pack for a long-haul adventure.

The fares sale runs from 3am AEST on September 9 to 2am on September 10. Should you be tempted, and quick off the mark, use promo code SUPERSALE99 when booking direct on www.vietjetair.com or the Vietjet Air mobile app.

The fare deduction exclude taxes and fees but the 23-hour offer applies across Vietjet’s entire flight network with travel valid from October 1 to May 27, 2026.

While those napping up a deal can take advantage of the promotion to explore Vietnam’s vibrant culture, Vietjet also offers connections from Ho Chi Minh City to many domestic Vietnamese destinations and popular hubs across Asia.

To meet growing demand, Vietjet is boosting flights to Ho Chi Minh City: with Melbourne increasing to six flights per week from November 11 and moving to daily from December 6. Sydney grows to six per week from November 13, increasing to daily from December 7, while Brisbane rises to five flights per week from December 6.

But note that flights to Hanoi have been cut.

Super cheap airfares to Vietnam - but only for a couple of days

Serial sale sellers Vietjet are at it again. 

They have just launched another flash sale with zero notice. 

With these guys you are either quick, or you miss out. 

The budget Vietnamese airline is this week selling eco tickets from just $199 each way with 20kg of free checked baggage for all international flights. 

The promotional fares apply to the airline's six direct services linking Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth with Ho Chi Minh City and Sydney and Melbourne with Hanoi. 

The deals are available from Wednesday at 3am AEST until 2am on Saturday. 

The fares are available only for booking via ww.vietjetair.com or the Vietjet Air mobile app, for travel from September 4, 2025, to May 20, 2026. 

The extra 20kg of free checked baggage sounds ideal for anyone planning to spend an extended time in Asia. 

Flash sale on Sydney hotel prices for Vivid season

Sydney hotel room prices can go through the roof when major events are on.

I had to cancel attendance at a conference when Taylor Swift scheduled concerts at the same time and before I had booked hotel. Bye bye conference.

Vivid Sydney, renowned for its stunning light installations, interactive exhibits, and live performances, will run from May 24 to June 15, 2024, so hotel prices will almost certainly be higher than usual.

To celebrate Vivid, one Sydney hotel is actually dropping its prices.

Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites (above) is offering guests a very special limited-time offer.

Starting today, for 48 hours only, guests can enjoy enjoy 30% off their stay, with prices starting at $269 per night.

The offer ends at midnight on Wednesday and is valid for travel until June 30.

Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites is a group of more than 60 properties in Australia, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, India and Qatar, and is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA). www.oakshotels.com