Virgin Australia has introduced a bidding system for 'neighbour-free seating' on select domestic and short-haul flights, allowing passengers to bid for an empty seat beside them. Bids start at AU$30, but a free seat is not guaranteed as it remains available for purchase. The option is based on a survey indicating customer interest in paying for an empty middle seat. Similar schemes are offered by European airlines like Air France and Lufthansa. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)