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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Virgin launches ‘neighbour-free seating’ auctions on flights

Customers can only enter the auction with one or two passengers on their booking - (Virgin Australia)

Tired of battling for the armrest with strangers on flights? Virgin Australia is offering a solution via a “neighbour-free seating” option.

The airline has announced that eligible passengers on certain domestic and short-haul international flights can bid to keep the seat next to them empty. The aim is to give those sitting in economy more space while they fly.

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