00:00For many Aussies, the dream is simple.
00:02Final calls, doors close, yes.
00:06You're lucky enough to get an empty seat beside you on the plane.
00:11Look, there's an empty seat over here.
00:15Now, both Virgin Australia and Qantas are letting you buy that luxury outright.
00:20Er, what now?
00:21Virgin has launched its neighbour-free seating option on select domestic and short-haul routes,
00:26where economy passengers can bid, starting from $30, or pay instantly to block the seat next to them.
00:33Successful bids are confirmed within two hours of departure.
00:37Qantas already offers a similar perk, with prices ranging from about $45 on short hops to $250 on long-haul flights.
00:46Critics say the move creates a rich-get-richer divide in economy,
00:50while supporters argue it is a clever way to get extra comfort without splurging on business class.
00:57That's why my life would just give up to Werner.
00:59Ah, but I think for me now very much to me Junction's mistake,
01:00that you have to stay in the semi- diyor,
01:01you have to probably be comfortable with someone else who drives both
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