Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800
Virgin Australia 737-800 V5 · 170 seats · Business / Economy
Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (V5)
V5 variant of the Virgin Australia 737-800. At this point, the differences between V-series configurations are primarily about the Business/Economy seat count split. The aircraft, service, and cabin product are the same. What matters more than the variant number is whether you're on a refreshed aircraft (with power outlets and new seats) or an older one.
Best Seats on the Virgin Australia 737-800
Priority order: exit rows for legroom, forward rows for deplaning speed, refreshed aircraft over un-refreshed. Business class is solid on any variant. Virgin's cabin crew consistently outperform expectations regardless of configuration.
Seats to Avoid
Standard 737-800 avoidances apply: rear rows for noise, middle for discomfort, un-refreshed aircraft for missing amenities.
Cabin Specifications
This Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 features 170 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 162 seats with 31" seat pitch and 17.5" width.