Across Australia in ECONOMY: Virgin Australia 737 Review

[@Paul_Lucas]

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[@Richard-de3qb]

First finally

[@nicksorrentino788]

Hello Paul

[@bisqueta414]

congrats on 200k paul

[@darkpoethd9913]

I would love to hear an appraisal of how the virus is and has affected your channel and how you see your channel going forward giving what's going on in the world! Maybe you would even record a video from home giving us a heads up about your plans

[@vickramsubramaniam1072]

Wingin’ It! Paul Lucas please load the Kiwi flight report. Also love your channel. Big fan.

[@low8739]

I have to tell you that your videos helped me get over my fear of flying. I had never been on a plane, but when I turned 50, I wanted to go to Hawaii. I watched a lot of flying videos beforehand. It helped me know what to expect and that there’s no need to be afraid. I flew from Atlanta to Honolulu (9 hours) for my very first trip. It was awesome! And I’m so happy I got past my fear!

[@Tommytoolsqueezer]

The best way to deal with fear of flying is learning how planes actually work, you basically have an understanding how extremely safe flying is. Especially learning about turbulence.. and the fact it’s only slow air moving against fast air.. it’s as simple as that

[@luketucker1243]

Yes Paul.. these uploads have helped me alot through this lockdown

[@Paul_Lucas]

Me too 😝 Glad I’ve had some work to do!

[@lisasutherland-fraser4479]

Luke 100%. I can imagine I’m living in a world where we’re back to normal flying wise. I so miss it all. Paul great video and glad to hear Virgin will hopefully back to business soon now Bain has scored!

[@XpertPilotFSX]

I literally forgot that the bush fires happened... what a ride 2020 has been.

[@lvthud]

That may be the understatement of the year.

[@IsoscelesKramer]

And it's only half over!

[@wrongtracksuit]

Mate, the bush fires happen more often than you’d think. I live in the bush and the media are only interested in us when its suits their narrative. Glad you enjoyed your trip to OZ: do come again!

[@amycupcake6832]

@@wrongtracksuit or you know, they make the news when they're the largest since 1974?

[@cheese6230]

I saw the bunnik tours bag strap... Nice subtle touch

[@simonealexander7313]

Absolutely rapt that someone else noticed the SA-VIC border from the air! I've seen that quite a few times on the ADL-MEL flights and when you tell people, they give you a quizzical look!

[@richyroacher7913]

Great video mate! Hope you are able to travel again soon! Shouldnt be too long I hope

[@georgeamanor-boadu6771]

Great videos Paul, especially your train journeys. Keep them coming

[@richardnei]

Great Trip Report! I hope Virgin Australia do survive post COVID-19. They seem to have a very solid product, and comparative service against Qantas!✈️

[@AussieAF]

They have been sold to Bain, so wait and see what they end up like

[@beazy_1929]

Thought this was an old video good to see you still pushing content but by during lockdown

[@lachd2261]

Something to keep in mind about airlines in Australia - on most economy domestic flights with the full service carriers (Qantas and Virgin) you will generally get a meal and checked baggage included, even on the 1-2 hour flights between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. However as a result the prices are higher than Europe or America. If you want to fly for cheap in Australia, go for a budget airline like Tiger (owned by Virgin) or Jetstar (owned by Qantas).

[@MonstaAU]

And run the risk of the flight being cancelled without notice, or being delayed 2+ hours? No thanks, most of my hours are in VA and QF for this very reason.

[@deanl4575]

MonstaAU Omg I was delayed 3 days (!!!) by Jetstar once from Sydney to Adelaide. They had to cancel a flight, but all the flights were full. I just gave up and bought tickets for Virgin.

[@seany84uk]

I found your channel only yesterday and i really enjoy it! Great stuff!

[@loesepoes18]

Again a great video Paul. Thank you i've missed your video's. Greetings from the Netherlands🇱🇺

[@zacrenfree7827]

As always love your videos 😁

[@bluetics9496]

I would recommend visiting Taiwan in the future (probably my bias), especially flying any of the Taiwanese airlines such as China airlines (confusing name I know) or Eva air; it’s a fun country with really friendly people, so when all of this is over, can be considered you wouldn’t regret it!🇹🇼

[@andreworiez8920]

Not so confusing...it is the REPUBLIC of China after all

[@27852]

Man... if you like Taiwan, visit South Korea. The most friendly people on the continent.

[@alhemmings8554]

It's definitely on my list on the way home to Brisbane. Would love to go to Computex! The real China as a friend of mine from Taiwan used to say. I've heard great things about both EVA and China airlines' business class products out of London.

[@idanceforpennies281]

EVA Air is an amazing airline. My brother has been to Taiwan twice and loves it, real Chinese culture, but also very advanced as well.

[@brianna2941]

Love your videos as they are very informational!

[@1078benny]

Another great report Paul. Glad you enjoyed Virgin Australia - they are a great airline (my airline of choice pre-coronavirus). It's a shame they're in administration but hopefully the sale goes through and they go from strength to strength in a post-lockdown world.

[@leanamcleod8436]

Hi Paul, I've just started watching you. I live in New Zealand and am looking forward to seeing the video of the flight you take when you fly over here. My dream is to fly over to your side of the world but as this is such an awful time for flying, I will have to wait. I love seeing what airlines would be the best ones to fly. Thanks so much for all your amazing videos! Please keep these coming.

[@darren_anscombe]

Another great video as always @Wingin' It! Paul Lucas. I did a similar trip a couple of years ago but from Perth to Melbourne on Tiger airways. Their "terminal" at Melbourne is very strange - like a tiger cage, if you'd believe it. They're not bad though and very cheap. Might be worth a look if you are ever back that way and if they are still in business.

[@lordtare]

Another great flight report! I especially love this one as, I’ve flown it on infinite flight many a times. Even though I’ve never been to Australia

[@witsendisup]

I normally fly SFO-SYD-PER-SYD-SFO on holiday at least once per year. Always Virgin Australia for for the trans-Australia legs. I normally get the upgrade to business by using the VA auction. But who knows such flying will be possible again. Meanwhile, thanks for the trip report.

[@Justin.87]

Takes me back to my FIFO days (Fly in Fly out). Flew from Melbourne to Port Hedland and return fortnightly on Fokker100s and 737s. Had to use economy X as i'm too tall to fit in the normal seats lol. Econ x was the main reason i chose virgin over Qantas. Hope they pull through, still have my Gold status and HAD business to LA and back in April

[@J2P347]

Thank you Paul for the video. I hope Virgin Australia will survive the crisis we're going on. I noticed, they restarted to operate here.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Wow, awesome trip report as always Paul! If you’re ever in the area, would you fly into Tampa on Allegiant? Also, would you ever fly Interjet, Aer Lingues, or Brussels Airlines?😸😻😸

[@davidcartwright5591]

As an expat Brit , living in Australia I have flown VOZ many times . It’s sad that we will no longer be able to enjoy the full service carrier treatment from them in the future , the “ new “ Virgin Australia being modelled as a hybrid carrier . I liked the “ lack of civilisation down there “ comment , yes that’s Australia in a nutshell . Cheers Paul,and I’m looking forward the FJ review .

[@samsunited4965]

His vids keep me going during quarantine but i know damn well i wont fly more then half of the seats he reviews

[@kevboynet]

Nice to see you still slumming it sometimes.

[@ciaraheneghan8749]

Another great video 😊. Thanks Paul

[@Adrian.Salvatore]

Virgin Australia has A320’s? Thought they only had 737’s, A330’s, 777’s, ATR’s and F100’s. Can someone explain. Thanks👍

[@jakesa1780]

Pretty sure they are only in WA and generally operate the mining charters. I remember a while ago they flew to Christmas Island with it as Well

[@MonstaAU]

They have some ex-TT A320's on Mining charter. They were moved out there to make more money as they are higher capacity than the F100's. They are to be returned to lessor shortly after the Bain Capital buyout.

[@kentcountryside10]

Good video Paul I would like to travel on that train

[@BonniesMoToRanch]

Interesting. When I flew them from Bali to Brisbane which is about 5 hours they only served water juice and coffee for free. Everything else had to be purchased

[@dannykelly9951]

@paul the colour changeing gin is quiet good 👍

[@markc7099]

Nice one Paul, great value for what you paid, 👍

[@DOMINICAAVIATION]

Great review! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@IT-vl2zh]

Hey Paul, do you use any flight data recorders such as myFlightRadar or OpenFlights?

[@josephhardiker1684]

When are you doing a Easy Jet video?

[@Tom-ie8hk]

Hi im a big fan

[@SkullyGurl]

just me or did that take off seem to take forever?

[@Alastair.S]

You got quite unlucky to be put on a 737, they also use A330s for Perth-Sydney and they are much nicer.

[@omkarambre3668]

Love from India ❤️

[@master_playr3537]

Woah an Indonesian airliner in Australia? I didn’t know that citilink flies to Australia also!

[@deanl4575]

Yup Citilink flies to Perth. Garuda also flies to Sydney and a few other cities (not sure exactly which ones).

[@brader2k6]

Love it

[@zauru192]

cool

[@muratdagdelen8163]

I miss your old intro

[@zephyrcentauri]

no point in going to the airport rn to go plane spotting, there's nothing interesting flying round me **this is the closest thing i'm going to get for a while**

[@utareangara5529]

Due to COVID they have gone into Voluntary Administration

[@marcusthegoat8259]

When was this recorded?

[@wondermittens1844]

if you look in the description, this was recorded early December 2019.

[@MyRandomCommentsXD]

1:31 Barista took flirting with passengers to a whole new level

[@VanTran-ne4yf]

Virgin didnt make any profit for the last 10 years, the company owe billions of dollar to creditors. But for some reason, the company continue to operate all these times. You all can see the politic and the influence behind Virgin, simply because it a British Brand name. The Asian shareholders not stupid to throw money into the company to subsidised for all these Australian travellers. The same happen to Tigerairways, the Singapore company.Green and gold want to get a free rides, put on your seat belt , the futre generation going to pay it all back. Nothing for free kids.

[@criostoirocuinn]

Virgin Australia have since died R.I.P

[@stephenvincent4706]

criostoirocuinn It’s been sold to Bain and will continue operating. Keep up.

[@deanl4575]

Near death experience more like.

[@criostoirocuinn]

@@stephenvincent4706 I'll give you 'keep up' in a minute

[@black_box_aviation]

Thanks for entertaining us during lockdown!

[@philhowells6024]

Not a bad review, but it's really missing something, or even someone! All Aussie reviews need a guest appearance from Dennis 🇦🇺 😜

[@nycflyertravel]

I really hope that Bain Capital is able to turn Virgin Australia around

[@garystrankman3841]

Bain is a vulture company they buy up companies, fire a bunch of employees and then sell off the parts for a big profit.

[@alhemmings8554]

@@garystrankman3841 Isn't that Mitt Romney's professional razor gang? No doubt they'll just do what Joyce did a few years ago with Qantas and make it leaner and meaner. It's a shame Borghetti's sums couldn't match his vision as they really gave Qantas' domestic product a kick up the behind in recent years. Perhaps there really isn't room for 2 large, full service carriers within and out of Australia?

[@aaron794]

Thank you for a great review of the Virgin Australia domestic product. I’m a VA long haul employee, stood down, and it’s great to see continued appreciation for our brand product and service. It’s just a shame you didn’t get to try out our flagship 777’s between Aus and the USA as I’m sure you would have loved it. Thank you again.

[@DirtyBlueshirtAU]

aaron794 I got to fly Premium Economy twice LAX-SYD and loved it! The best PE product yet! So sad that I’ll probably never experience it again 😔

[@joespittle1]

6:17 cabin crew making the popcorn

[@electric7487]

If this was on a 737 Max I'd be bringing DOUBLE the popcorn.

[@ASAviation]

Love the BunnikTours bag belt tag at 0:42 XD Australia is such a fascinating country/continent, definitely a bucket list place to visit. Brilliant review as always Paul!

[@irishquadcopter8368]

I would love to go to australia, it looks like a nice country

[@unknowntraveller8633]

We would love to have you visit us once this virus problems has been sorted. We always welcome friendly folks.

[@27852]

Dominus yes, that’s true. I live in Australia, I recommend visiting Western Australia, nsw, qld, fuck it. They’re all great states.

[@RichardFelstead1949]

@@unknowntraveller8633 We sure are.

[@asingularbowlofsoup8816]

If you do visit the NT, real outback shit

[@isaacfung622]

Thank you for (possibly) choosing Qantas, the spirit of Australia

[@AustralianConsultancy]

Another Aussie Video! All Aussies rejoice!

[@Paul_Lucas]

Still got a Qantas A330 business class video to post :-)

[@AustralianConsultancy]

@@Paul_Lucas Oh yes

[@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366]

Thank you Paul, the last row of the couch cabin reminds me of a 12-hour flight with constant toilet flushing and door banging. Never again!

[@Dnbray]

a week ago i should have been in las vagas for a week but the virus ruined that, thats the holiday ive missed this year

[@heathertruskinger6214]

Thanks Paul. I only flying Virgin, and have found their staff amazing, and services on board great. I, too, hope they are back in the air soon

[@nlreviews]

How do you edit your videos and what editor do you use?

[@adeleensa7823]

Honestly Paul you are the most underrated aviation vlogger ever. Always have amazing and informative videos! Your videos have certainly made my Australian quarantine better 🤟

[@dim.kl.8543]

When will you travel again?

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

It is interesting you can see the border from up there! Virgin Australia? I heard they filed for Chapter 15 but was recently bought which is good news

[@lachd2261]

Yep Bain Capital are going to buy them

[@lamsmiley1944]

@@lachd2261 good to hear I might be able to spend the flight points I claimed the other day

[@doctorsteve5838]

When is Paul going to shave? 🧔 Haha 😂. Is the Fokker 100 like an MD-88/90 or Boeing 717? Sorry from the states, 🇺🇸 we don't have that plane. Flight review maybe?

[@portchokelaide8559]

The MD80 was meant to be a Mid Haul regional airliner also the Fokker 100 and 717 are used similar in 🇦🇺 as Fly in Fly out or used to service small towns with around 27k however in America the 717 is used on low demand regional flights

[@ianianna3552]

Hi Paul, you said you you were now off to Fiji it was my understanding that there border was closed.?

[@Paul_Lucas]

It is closed, correct. This is from a trip filmed in December 2019.

[@rezaalan3991]

Sydney to Perth via rail (Indian Pacific): 4 days. Perth to Sydney flying: 4 hours. Coincidence?

[@WaveFlightSimulations]

They use the Alliance Fokker 70/100 for operations on behalf of VA in brisbane. Like port macquaire to brisbane is on the alliance airlines fokker 70.

[@johndornoff]

For me Mashed Potatoes must have both lots of butter and pepper. Always enjoy your videos, looking forward to when travel is somewhat back to normal.

[@sxflyer5410]

Nice tripreport, as always! I was lucky back in December 2018 and flew on the Fokker 100 on exactly the route you mentioned, from Perth to Adelaide. :D

[@danieltreloar5246]

Was on that flight up un business class wished I'd have known you were too

[@fiatunonewsletter6782]

Watching travel videos like this during lockdown makes me sad. A whole world of awesome tourism industry, role players, companies and people falling apart. So sad of all the job losses in tourism world wide. Why do I resent a Whuhan exotic food market?

[@Sheriffadventures]

Wonderful to see you were in Perth. I’m a huge admirer of your work and secretly hoped you’d stay in the Perth hotel I work in! Gutted you sailed through untouched. Did you stay long in the city?

[@nicholasbroun985]

I would also like to mention that for any T-Tail enthusiast, Qantas also operates a large fleet of Fokker 100 (17) and Boeing 717-200 (20) aircraft under there regional subsidiary, QantasLink

[@robinl.7948]

Looks quite good for the price! I love the mood lighting, i wish that i could fly more.

[@lindarudes4511]

I am quarantined in my apartment in NYC loosing my mind. Your videos have kept me from going completely crazy. Thanks! Are you flying again? Please do. Running out of videos!

[@dazio7035]

Paul, I understand that travelling is your love and bread and butter, but I'm due to fly from the UK to Turkey in 2 weeks..........how safe would that be? I would like your unbiased opinion please.

[@Yeviscount]

It's a pity your flights into Sydney,both virgin and jetstar came in from the south. The landing from the north gives great views of the northern beaches,Sydney harbour,Opera house harbour Bridge.....everything. Just be sure to always book a window on the left hand side. By the way,bush fires are gone,now we just have a disease.Yippee

[@fruitpunch5260]

Legroom on Virgin 737 economy is decent, but I actually prefer Jetstar due to the A320 just being a more spacious and comfortable plane overall. Ironic really, considering Jetstar is the only low cost carrier in Australia.

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

If you want some real tasty smashed potato, try with a dash of milk, blob of butter and sprinkle of pepper and mashed up to a creamy and delicious space on your plate....also, try mashing up some carrots and swede again with a dash of milk & pepper…………bugger, now I’m hungry 😋

[@QueenE31]

Qantas 737-800 have personal inflight entertainment. Much better for a 4hr flight.

[@LowBudgetKiwi]

I love Virgin Australia. Always great service, and the food is always fantastic (Esp their bacon!!!). Covid-19 has really done a number on the company sadly, but they have a buyer, and hopefully they can pull them through. Would hate to lose this wonderful airline.

[@ThatPerthFan]

Growing up in Perth and living in Sydney, Virgin Australia's T1 was like a second home to me since it opened. Now that VA has gone into a rocky situation, it looks like I'll only be flying with Qantas from now on. It's good to see one of my favourite KZbinrs in Perth.

[@victoriaa2281]

Honestly Virgin economy class is/was such good value. They also added much needed competition on the NZ/Pacific routes.

[@stevecooksley]

What a nice trip. Thanks Paul.

[@jw451]

You seem to have a soft spot for our country. I like your vids. Been watchin over these tricky times. You obviously are gifted in travel writing and i presume video editing. ( music is well balanced to )I realize theres a lot to what you do and i commend you for your professional thorough approach. Well done. and as i write a little "subscribe ' click icon comes up whilst you are on the tarmac sooooooooooooooo time to do my bit to help your channel. Ding. there ya go. subscribed

[@joermnyc]

Curious if boarding from both doors saves time? I can’t count how many flights were sitting waiting for a last minute passenger, who then had to walk all the way to the back (I knew because that’s usually where I am, but not the last row as many last row seat do not recline at all in the US), stow their carry-on and sit down.

[@Yeviscount]

Wish you'd stop telling everyone about your strategy of the back row. Everyone's starting to do it.

[@azmike1956]

Early Sunday morning flights are my favorites! They just seem so fresh & energizing. Envigorating! I feel so bad for our families down under with all of their fire damage. Even in Arizona we are dealing with the effects of the Cali fires. I lived there thru the Laguna mountain fires in the mid '70's. Up all night hosing down our roofs to keep them from igniting.

[@lilybanddadd9328]

Hi Paul, 3 weeks since you posted a video, what’s going on ?????

[@daiyusheng9980]

Can you PUBLISH the fiji airways video

[@paulmcphie1596]

Vale old VA. Paul try mash with lots of butter and curry powder.

[@knot_sj5292]

How on earth were you allowed to film on the tarmac?!?! it's highly illegal to use electronic devices while on the tarmac in Australia and they are very strict about it

[@frankbarr1101]

I try not to take back of aircraft on a long flight - not so much bcause of toilets but because engine noise is much louder back there. Australasia though is very much on short bucket list

[@Vermilleno]

I wonder Paul, will you ever try LOT Polish Airlines?

[@kevinchan9936]

I have heard of an urban myth that airlines tend to seat criminals on extraditions on the last row. Have you ever been seated next to anyone in handcuffs?

[@gilwillia]

£145 is ridiculous value to cross Australia. 🍺 🍱

[@outdoorssurvival2949]

Fantastic video Paul. Keep up the good work. Many thanks

[@benhignett9856]

How many Australian videos left