Virgin Australia is giving passengers more room to stretch out with the launch of its new “neighbour-free” seating option. Passengers can secure a neighbour-free seat either by bidding for the extra space ahead of their flight or purchasing it outright within 48 hours of departure. Virgin Australia passengers can now pay to secure the seat next to them. Picture: NewsWire / Dylan RobinsonQantas also offers a similar “neighbour-free” option, letting passengers reserve the seat next to them for extra space in economy. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementTo access it, travellers must first be deemed eligible and will receive an email invitation 48 hours before departure, allowing them to request a “neighbour-free” seat.