Virgin Australia 737-800

Virgin Australia's 737-800 refurbishments typically include new seat covers and materials, updated overhead bins with more capacity, and sometimes revised in-flight entertainment. The cabin structure and layout stay the same.

In practice, the refurbished aircraft feel fresher — cleaner materials, better overhead storage — but the seat dimensions and layout are the same. The difference matters mainly for comfort on longer domestic sectors.

Exit rows and the front rows of Economy are the best options. Exit rows for legroom; front rows for faster deplaning and distance from the rear galley. The choice depends on whether legroom or exit speed matters more to you.