Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800
Virgin Australia 737-800 V2 · 174 seats · Business / Economy
Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (V2)
The V2 is an alternate seat map layout that Virgin deploys on specific routes. The Business/Economy split differs from the standard configuration to match demand on particular sectors. The experience is fundamentally the same 737-800 -- same cabin width, same crew, same service. What changes is how many rows are allocated to business versus economy, which affects fare availability and upgrade odds. Check the seat map when you book to see which variant you're on.
Best Seats on the Virgin Australia 737-800
Same principles apply: business rows up front for premium service, exit rows for legroom, forward economy for quicker deplaning. Virgin's crew are consistently good regardless of configuration. If this variant has more business seats (rows 1-5), that means more upgrade availability for Velocity frequent flyers.
Seats to Avoid
Rear rows get the same engine noise and slow deplaning as the standard variant. Middle seats are the same everywhere. Check the refresh status -- the cabin experience differs more between refreshed and un-refreshed aircraft than between V-series variants.
Cabin Specifications
This Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 features 174 seats in a Business / Economy configuration. Our analysis has identified 32 seats rated as "Best" or "Good" for comfort and convenience.
Business class offers 8 seats with 38" seat pitch and 21" width. Economy class offers 166 seats with 31" seat pitch and 17.5" width.