My WORST FLIGHT Experience EVER! What happened? Virgin AUSTRALIA Sydney - Perth A COMPLETE DISASTER!

My WORST FLIGHT Experience EVER! Virgin AUSTRALIA Flight VA551 from Sydney Airport in New South Wales to Perth Western Australia. A COMPLETE DISASTER! What happened?
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[@Batfink11]

After that woman reclined her seat into your knees now you know why they took your army knife off you.

[@hadennuff]

Re your 30minute delay. I had a pilot friend who had a saying that might help. He'd say, "I'd rather be down here, wishing I was up there, instead of being up there, wishing I was down here."

[@alyonapetrova694]

Nothing “pisses” me off is when the person behind you ask you to not put your seat back, however, when you get up and notice the person has their seat reclined into the person behind them.

[@CamboFord]

I'm a recliner on long haul flights. Tall people can usually pay for more legroom. I recline slowly. Tall people have a lot of advantages in life but one of them isn't buying cheap flights with legroom.

[@Alanc13579]

Having someone in front reclining their seat is almost as annoying as having someone next to you filming and talking through the flight 😂😂😂😂

[@jaynejohnson2671]

😂😂😂 . I really did..lol 😂😂😂 you are not wrong 😊

[@suzanneemery2971]

Just got back from Australia,we flew from Manchester to Dubai,then to Singapore and landed in Melbourne,saw Ayres Rock,drove buggies round Hamilton Island,ferry to the zoo, climbed Sydney Harbour bridge and fed Kangaroos,most amazing 3 weeks of my life definitely going back,love your videos btw,love Suzy from Derbyshire.

[@lemmykilmister450]

I was doing a job in a chap in his 60s today, sadly he's autistic and epileptic. On leaving, he spots my 4x4 truck on 33s. He asks what engine, i told him 2.5 diesel. He then out of the blue told me MacMaster is in Australia and he doesn't like electric cars. I said, I know I watch too. 😅

[@TheMacMaster]

😜

[@vickigardner9152]

I agree, I hate all this self service. Whether it is a supermarket or the airport, just hire more staff. I love a friendly face and a quick chat.

[@user-fg7jk9cq1b]

It is a domestic terminal so no duty free. We don't have taxes from state to state.

[@lizh2213]

I never recline my seat! Always think about the people around me! There flight as much as mine

[@jackwatsonepic626]

Exactly, that is me.🇬🇧

[@jaynejohnson2671]

Good for you that you choose not to recline your economy seat. But the point being it's a choice and if the person in front of you chooses to recline their economy seat, it's also their choice. No right or wrong....just personal choice 😊

[@gilliganzyland577]

Sydney airport T2 domestic security is a shocker, not sure if they only employ power trippers but your experience is not unique.

[@philip4193]

Yep! When I used to fly on Virgin a lot before the Pandemic from the T2 terminal, I was stopped virtually every single time I passed through security for an explosive-residue screening test; meanwhile there'd be tatted-up gang bangers & other nefarious-looking characters just sailing through ahead of me unchallenged. When I once asked the security personnel why this was the case, the response in hushed tones was "because we have a quota and you are a well-dressed, middle-aged white guy and we know that you'll be compliant and that you won't cause a fuss; those guys [nodding to said gangbangers nonchalantly sauntering past] who actually look like they need screening always scream 'discrimination', accuse us of racial profiling and become aggressive & confrontational, so it just isn't worth the hassle". Never once have I ever been pulled aside for extra screening in the Qantas T3 domestic terminal at Sydney., which I pass through at least a dozen times a year these days.

[@ausron2003]

Guessing you didn’t really want to leave Sydney Lee, you were in a right mood 😂 Justified distress at security treatment, not acceptable and nice comeback about convicts, love it😂

[@verbalizerone]

If THAT was your idea of a DISASTER?? You have lived a charmed life, my friend.

[@jaynejohnson2671]

"Click bait" genius 😂

[@robblack7560]

Angela (wife) told me on a flight to Corfu someone did same. She "borrowed a child" 2 rows back and the fecker crawled over his head. True!

[@HisDudeness2023]

I think he was making a comment on modern commercial airline flight and coach overall. Frankly, getting confiscated stuff in Sydney is what started at all. Anyone who thinks error line trips are easier than it was pre-9-11 are nuts. In the United States if you have connecting flights at a hub, it takes almost as long to fly as it takes to drive if you’re going with that within 750 miles. Every single aspect of commercial air travel is worse. Attitude of staff, food, drinks, cleanliness, on time, performance, lost luggage, damaged luggage. And the unreliability of airlines have connecting flights on time, makes it the worst.

[@TheHsan22]

@TerrArtist01 On a full flight from JFK to Orlando: a guy opposite me had a VERY nice guitar without a case, unfortunately he couldn't find a space in the overhead locker. He sat down, hiding it next to him near the window. A stewardess spotted it, couldn't find anywhere to put it and had it removed from the aircraft despite his protests. Last seen on my side of the aircraft in the hands of a very unsavoury looking ground handler... I don't know if he got it back or its condition. The guy was not a happy traveller.

[@user-fp5ex7ml1e]

Welcome to the modern world .. enjoy and stop winghing

[@christ8349]

Ever heard of taxis? The hotel desk would call one for you, and you will pay a standard fare. I never use Uber!

[@TheMacMaster]

No one was on the hotel desk. Plus I'd need cash also which I don't use. I use Revolut.

[@TheMacMaster]

Also Uber is owned by Google who owns KZbin who pay my wages. 👍🏼

[@mon1aro]

Absolutely agree. In economy the seats should not be able to be reclined.There is little enough room as it is without having more room taken by inconsiderate people. I never recline my seat out of consideration for the person behind me.

[@Curryking32000]

but not everyone is so woke. thats just one of the downsides in going cheap in cattle class. I always recline mine, why not.

[@jaynejohnson2671]

Why is reclining my economy seat "inconsiderate" ? If YOU choose not to recline your economy seat that is your choice. If I choose to recline my seat that is my choice. If YOU DON'T agree with my choice may be YOU need to be more tolerant of other people and their choices. I am not responsible for your comfort, that was your choice when you choose an economy seat 😊

[@xaj1543]

Geez Mac, once you get started you really live up to the old stereotype about a pom being able to whinge underwater.😂

[@TheMacMaster]

More of a New Yorker that takes no CR@P! Lived there 12 years and we don't suffer fools x

[@brackenboy6321]

I don't think it's unreasonable to recline your seat on a 5 hour flight. I don't recline my seat on short flights like between mel/syd/bne etc. but I do on long flights particularly at night. The seats are made to recline. Pay for an upgrade if you want more room.

[@iancremmins4727]

oooh the knife was in your carry on, yup cant have that accessible on the plane mate

[@TheMacMaster]

You can. Google it. Blades of a certain size. Been everywhere with it. All been OK. Even USA.

[@iancremmins4727]

@@TheMacMaster ok i googled it found this on the Virgin site Security Advice Always pack your own baggage. Do not carry on your person or in your checked baggage any item for another person. Always carry your valuables, medication and keys in your carry-on baggage. All knives, sharp objects or cutting and stabbing implements need to be packed in checked baggage and not placed in carry-on baggage or on your person. Security measures may involve a frisk search in order to clear you. Consent will be obtained prior to doing so and you may request this to be conducted in a private room. You must also be searched by a screener of the same gender.

[@iancremmins4727]

@@TheMacMaster found this on the official USA, TSA website Pocket Knife Carry On Bags: No Checked Bags: Yes In general, you are prohibited from traveling with sharp objects in your carry-on baggage; please pack these items in your checked baggage. www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/pocket-knife

[@iancremmins4727]

@@TheMacMaster found this on the Uk website Other personal items Allowed in hand luggage Allowed in hold luggage Corkscrew No Yes Spoon Yes Yes Knife (with a sharp or pointed blade and/or blade longer than 6cm) No Yes (check with your airline) in fairness i dont know how long your blade was

[@CK8smallville]

I ALWAYS recline my seats. Thats what they are there for!! All my trips from Sydney are international so it would be very hard to sit up straight the whole time. But yes, I look back before slowly reclining.

[@sharlene6591]

Agree.

[@adcoupe9860]

Don't say you regretted not making 1 more video with me!?😢 Hope you got home safely 🎉

[@tinalouise5880]

It really is awful as a tall person when the person in front reclines- it’s so hard to fit your legs in as it is😂. Another brilliant vlog😊

[@vinniechudam1835]

You call this a disaster? I call it self-inflicted pain. You knew exactly what the seat pitch was as you flew on this aircraft previously. You could have paid the fee to select an Economy X seat with extra legroom when you booked the ticket and at any time up until check in subject to availability. Sorry but I dont feel any sympathy.

[@kevinhumphreys1016]

The airbus I flew on with Cebu Pacific last year to Philippines had NO reclining seats, a great idea

[@sanjsharma8184]

Always recline my seat and move it forward when meals are being served. Don't understand why people are moaning about this. It's a feature of the seat for all for crying out loud. You can recline yours too by the way...

[@clairehobday7260]

No sir, I do not recline my seat and neither does my husband or my kids. I know I could if I wanted to but I don’t want to out of respect for whose behind me ❤

[@ians7929]

The good thing about Lee is that he doesn’t like to whinge about things

[@countryfucius]

LOL I love sarcasm.

[@TheMacMaster]

Technically you are whinging. :) x

[@BoilsonA]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@peter_peter_pumpkin_eater]

Did you ask the security woman if her name was Morag?

[@sanjsharma8184]

'Disaster of a flight!' 😂 You walked off the plane in one piece didn't you?

[@philparmenter53]

Flew Sydney to Perth a week ago, flight took off over 2 hours late so arrived after midnight. Taxi drivers not happy as they were losing money just sat waiting for passengers. Hotel locked up and we had to phone night porter to book us in.

[@Mrfeid]

We regularly travel to and from Europe and usually try to avoid Sydney airport at all costs. Crap logistics, usurious parking prices, exorbitant train fares into and out of the city, appalling airside facilities which are always under refurbishment or construction, inferior internal bus transfers between domestic and international terminals, major airlines hoarding slots that they don’t use as they suddenly cancel domestic flights that they had no intention of completing anyway. It’s dog eat dog and everything at an expensive price. Try Melbourne or Brisbane in preference.

[@kevinjordan9855]

The rotation of the Earth has nothing to do with flight times, It all depends on the direction of the wind

[@seanpreston3439]

Surely the rotation of the Earth dictates the direction of the wind.

[@kevinjordan9855]

@@seanpreston3439 Its due to the jet streams at high altitudes

[@kevinhumphreys1016]

Also air flows from high pressure to low pressure areas & determines the direction of wind

[@bryanjary9691]

You are in the domestic terminal. There is no duty free for domestic travel. Even if it is a five hour flight.

[@nick5085]

I had a nail trimming kit confiscated a few years ago leaving Australia, and last year exiting Adelaide to Perth security pulled me aside after carry on bag scan and said you cant take that fishing reel with you .I said you what ?, he said you'll have to take the fishing line off first ( abt 300m ) .Luckily I was plenty early I went back down to baggage checkin and a much kinder assistant boxed it up for me and it went in the hold. 😅😅😅

[@carbondragon]

These days, being a bit overweight at about 240lbs, I never fly anymore. I am old enough to remember when flying was fun but it certainly is the farthest thing from that now. Maybe they should start replacing prison sentences with mandatory flights on airliners.

[@michellejohnson5992]

Aww bless 😢 you, I take it you're either on your way home or already back. Make sure you rest up Lee , you have been working so hard . Got my notification on waiting for this video. Take care all the best.

[@alwaysright3718]

Seats are made to lean back so every passenger has the right to do so, if you don't like it upgrade or don't fly...

[@emty9668]

Flew out to Sydney with a stop over in Hong Kong. In the 90's they had real metal cutlery on the flight!

[@Sledge72au]

Many years ago I was taking a flight in Oz and as I was in military I had some boot polish in my check-in bag and they said I could not take it on the plane. When I asked why, they said I could camouflage my face. I just rolled my eyes as they took it off me.

[@Fastandpro]

Would have been fine if you said it was make-up.

[@robblack7560]

Living in Northern Ireland flying to London, they removed my cellotape in case I "tied-up" the cabin crew with it.

[@Rmf8]

Great to see that Paul and Deb's are back in the vlogs! Awesome couple! 👍

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

Hope you put on accurate sub titles on the next video...as the bleeding ears may not have recovered by then from all of your whinging cobber.

[@alyonapetrova694]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kevinjordan9855]

You always complain about the legroom because you are 6ft 4 and a half, Why don't you spend a bit extra and get extra legroom ?

[@lesklower7281]

That problem you had at security over your small Swiss army knife well l was making a delivery to the domestic terminal at mascot airport and l used to carry around a small pocket knife and l entered via the loading dock and they had security there also and l emptied my pockets and the security person said you can't take that into the terminal so he held it until l came out l did get it back on return

[@queenslander954]

Maca in the Colonies .. was a good fit , interesting funny bloke with that great English banter alongside his mate Andrew , a fresh positive attitude makes us appreciate Oz more.

[@mattscfc849]

Make the most of the little time you have left Lee, gonna miss these blogs, but onwards to the next adventure and food vlogs.

[@playlisttarmac]

Lol there is a reason why I only fly with Qantas from Perth to the eastern states. 4-5 hrs is a long time to be cramped with no leg room.

[@AI_admin]

Lee, lets be brutally honest here, your whinging about the lady reclining her seat (I would be miffed also, kind of a lottery) imagine the poor lady sitting to your right who has had to listen to you muttering away and complaining, she will be telling her friends, "I had to sit next to this whinging 6 foot 4 giant, vlogging in a squishy 737-800 for nearly 5hrs" lolz.

[@TheMacMaster]

Lol. 😂 she was cool. I spoke to her. She subscribed to my channel. 😜👍🏼👍🏼Her son was sat behind and has a TikTok gaming channel. I always introduce myself and let them know what I'm doing. 👍🏼

[@AI_admin]

@@TheMacMasterWell what were the odds on that! lucky for you.

[@si_vis_amari_ama]

Have had many a Jetstar flight, including to Asia. You get what you pay for, and you also pay for what you get, but the Crew have been nothing but pleasant.

[@rwkh10]

My god Lee that was a whinge fest. No wonder the Aussies say whinging poms.

[@markwright5156]

The highlight of this channel was frankly seeing the guy return to the UK.

[@debbieblake1963]

Owe very harsh

[@niallstreet8926]

Tell me why do you always ride in the back seat of cabs etc in Australia its custom to jump in front and chat to driver, more legroom as well.

[@sanjsharma8184]

In the UK we jump in the back as you can't sit in the front of say a London taxi type vehicle. We do the same in Ubers as it's a bit weird to sit in the front if you're on your own. What are you going to talk about anyway? 'You been busy?' or 'what time are you on till?'

[@sharonmiller8500]

I am Australian, living in Australia and always got into the back seat unless we are 3 people taking the Uber

[@sanjsharma8184]

@@barnowl. you can have a spontaneous talk sitting at the back too. Plus you can actually make eye contact through their rear view mirror. You're not going to do that sitting next to them as they should be paying attention to the road!

[@stevek3636]

Recliner seats doesn’t affect legroom although it can feel intrusive. If it’s an issue then pay the difference and get an emergency exit row seat.

[@sanjsharma8184]

This! Finally someone who speaks my language. All these moaning types saying it's inconsiderate of the person in front to recline. How about it's inconsiderate to ask someone to sacrifice their comfort for your own! Plus everyone on board is able to recline if they wanted. Or like you say, upgrade.

[@Bill-01]

Taking away all the negatives, that was a great video. Loved the flight footage...by the way. If the earth is spinning at 1000 mph and you are travelling approximately 500 mph in the same direction... you should never get there 🤔.... 😂😂😂..Nice one Lee.

[@TheMacMaster]

Lol. 😂 good point. 😂 👍🏼

[@AUmarcus]

Opposite direction on this occasion. 👍

[@chrisbarrand1347]

lee dont winge about the seat, if ye want comfort pay for business or first class, end of the day the seats are made to recline otherwise they would be fixed seats. sort ye long legs out stop moanin. lol

[@monkynuts1261]

I would not recline my seat 💺 as the planes are too small these days.I think seats shouldn't recline.

[@countryfucius]

If everyone reclines, everything is equidistant. I'm reclining!

[@jaynejohnson2671]

So you wouldn't recline your seat on a long haul flight? 🤔 Your choice, as long as you respect other peoples choice to recline 😊

[@jackstrand8492]

@@jaynejohnson2671 Maybe you need to be more tolerant of people's opinions, you've clearly got to much time on your hands replying to everyone's comments.

[@jaynejohnson2671]

@jackstrand8492 wow....did you read them all ? I hope you did. 😚

[@PaulaBean]

I never recline my seat when there's someone sitting behind me. But I have often experienced that the person in the seat in front of me recline the seat, not giving a rat's ass. And oh, I always book a isle seat, when possible.

[@threestumps7560]

Town at 40:09, Loxton North, SA Riverlands 40:12 Loxton 40:41 Murray River, south of Blanchetown 40:57 Nurioopta, near the Barossa Valley 41:41 Ardrossan, Yorke Peninsula 42:45 Wardang Island 44:17 Coffin Bay National Park, at bottom of Eyre Peninsula 44:25 north of Israelite Bay, WA 44:31 feature sorta looks like the dog from Never Ending Story!

[@Yeviscount]

Of course you dont go through duty free. Its a domestic terminal..duh..

[@peterhynes8918]

😅my mother in law doesn't even whinge as much 😅 as regards the seat i never recline as its disrespectful

[@TheMacMaster]

You are technically Whinging now lol

[@garythomson1]

I agree MacMaster, I'm 6'3", nightmare in cattle, I always book an exit seat where possible. If airline allocated, they should keep for the taller pasengers!

[@carlarrowsmith]

I used to go on a few trips a year I've given up flying now, the airlines don't deserve my money. The last long-haul I did was on Malaysian Airlines, they were so rude "we don't design seats for your height" said one of the cabin crew.

[@OldGuyAdventure]

I had security do the same thing and question me regarding my prescription medication, telling me that the bottle was not the approved size. Like I have no ability to control the size of my medication bottle, which is a gel that I had to get a letter from my doctor for to be authorized to fly with because it is a controlled substance. I can not imagine what would happen if I fly with my injectables which has needles and I have to take along a sharps bin to toss the needles into but I can not dispose of them in the country I visit, I have to return with the needles in the same sharps bin. It sure looks like the regulations are designed to piss you off enough to prevent you from travelling. I have significant dietary restrictions and airline food will not work with these restrictions, I would always have to carry on my own food. Or I would opt to fast during the entire flight. I can relate with the challenges of being tall, by far the best flight I had was in Norway where people are significantly taller. But the rest of the world impeds those who are taller.

[@Phucket24]

I would have like to continue watching this video but there’s far too many adverts

[@user-zt1km3lr2h]

OK mate firstly if you weren't meant to recline the seats they wouldn't have a recline option. What I would have done and I can't believe you didn't would be to ask the lady in front if she could bring her seat up a bit please, most people are fairly reasonable. Then I would of asked the person behind me if they were ok with me reclining my seat a tad. It's a lot more effective than just spending 5 hours whinging about it. There you go Daddy Long Legs, problem solved.😅 Remember that any landing you can walk away from is a good one. I would have loved to have done a vlog of my experience on Monarch Airways from Malaga to Gatwick and the crap experience that is Gatwick Airport (Yes I know Monarch went under, probably a good thing but BA aren't much better and neither is LHR) . 😅 Also, the Convict thing is getting a bit old dude, kind of like us making light of how the Vikings had their way with the French and the Normans to produce the British 😅😅😅😅. Also the reason the flight west takes longer is due to the Roaring 40s not the rotation of the earth, man you really need to do some more reading on these long flights.😅😅

[@jaynejohnson2671]

Can I ask....If you asked the person in front of you not to recline their seat and they said..."No," what would you do ? Would you respect their choice, or would you be upset because they didn't do what YOU wanted? 😊

[@pacmanghostdude5227]

Wardang Island is at 42:43. Great video! Shame about the person in front! I'd never recline my seat as I respect the person behind.

[@TheMacMaster]

Thank you.

[@Curryking32000]

never think of the person behind when trying to sleep on a long haul fight, if they don't like it, they can always pay for business class.

[@erikinOz7777]

That security staff would've nicked that miniature Swiss army knife out of the bin once you were out of sight.

[@carolinelane9599]

Get over the knife. They ask you at check in or when you did the self checkin. You had the opportunity to put the knife in your checked luggage. You obviously werent paying attention or didnt think the rules applied to you!

[@TheMacMaster]

They are jobsworths. The lot of em. Sack em and automate it. 😂

[@LungsMcGee]

@@TheMacMaster But didn't you say at the start you don't like all that self service stuff? 🙂

[@PETERGRIFFIN21380]

@@LungsMcGee you obviously don’t do irony, do you ? 🙄

[@noken11]

You flew on a failed Branson airline, owned by Bain Capital, a private equity fund, in a cheap seat, what did you expect? Spend the money and fly with a quality airline.

[@razorwestham5949]

Err you saying Branson failed at running his airline eh 🤔 lol 😅😅😅😅

[@Chris_UES]

I flown over a million miles over 50 years and to answer the question - you can recline when permitted by the crew but it should always be done slowly and respectfully. Worse is people who leverage themselves out of their seat by pulling the back of your seat and then catapulting you forward.

[@alyonapetrova694]

Worse is on a long haul flight and while people are sleeping their passing gas.

[@angelakenyon7490]

I never recline the seat - too conscious of the folk behind and how squashed and uncomfortable they would be and that was on 7 hour flight Toronto to Heathrow 😊🇬🇧

[@GTJ65]

If you’ve problems with your knee then cough up and book an extra legroom seat 💺 don’t blame the passengers it’s the airlines who provide reclining seats 💺

[@AUmarcus]

You should have the knife in your check-in bag never the carry on bag.

[@TheMacMaster]

It states online smaller blades under a certain length are fine. 👍🏼

[@AUmarcus]

@@TheMacMaster Depends on who you get at security I suppose....my partner had a metal nail file confiscated at Sydney in the past. So, just to be sure, pack it in the check in bag. 👍

[@kadmow]

@@TheMacMaster : "Bladed implements such as knives and tools are prohibited in hand luggage. If these items are required they should be packed in your checked baggage for air travel." Adelaide Airport (first google result.) I had a 'pencil sharpener" (a very cheap 3" folder, I had carried - usually checked - for years, on many world trips - I picked it up at a Plumbing supplier in the UK back in 2005) in my "pencil case" - literally - at Frankfurt FH- a few years ago.. The "Jobsworth's" there (machine-pistol (>1)- MP5, and all) -gave me the option to carry it back out the front to "check in - with an hour to flight - I offered to donate it instead.. Meanwhile as they were searching the pencil case - they totally fumbled over the equally long screwdrivers included in the pencil case contents - used to change batteries in my CASIO calculator - if it was so needed in exams/on-the-road etc.. Of course If I were to inflict inflight carnage an illegal and completely undetectable carbon-polymer box cutter would have been secreted in some pocket elsewhere (or use the Included Business class eating utensils (Steakmesser)...

[@andysmith819]

We could all use some more Krispy Kreme Team Members :) And that certainly was a jaw breaker of a landing! Deserving of a 'I survived' tee shirt? Great video👍😀

[@thejackaroo4WDcampingchannel]

That looks like Wardang Island and Point Pierce in the Spencer Gulf. I don't think it would have been the same pilot.

[@jamieelliott5205]

I hate flying with Qantas, always fly with emirates

[@davidbarry994]

You're a victim of the quokka curse. Disrespect a quokka by calling it a rat results in your life getting harder and harder.

[@jimgibbins6161]

I liked the Portuguese tart quip, very subtle Mac, nice.

[@likeableallsorts]

I felt so sorry for the poor woman sitting next to you, there would be nothing worse than someone complaining for the whole trip!

[@demigog9523]

And the moral of the story is put any sharps in your check-in bag.

[@normanwebster1757]

Most of the scenery you were showing on that flight was as boring as hell. I used to live in Australia for many years, and the only scenery any good was the coastline.

[@curaeus007]

The crew usually ask that passengers do not recline their seat during meal service (at least on the many flights we've taken over the years) but this was rarely if ever enforced. Last time we were on a flight from Singapore to Sydney, the woman in front of me slammed her seat back just as dinner was being served right in front of the crew serving food and drinks. Didn't want to start a war by complaining but a quiet word from the crew to this insensitive nitwit would not have gone astray!

[@panayotisdamianakis3658]

Hi, thanks for your entertaining videos. You asked for feedback so here's my offering. Your footage was great, I'm an Art Director, I know some things so, in my professional opinion, you've got a good eye. The optics are pretty good indeed. Your banter with your cohorts in Sydney were excellent. You had 2 nice guys showing you some of the delights of Sydney with their unique spin. Entertaining and fun. 👍 Your food choices were limiting. There are much better and cheaper food varieties than where you've been. You could have caught the train to Harris Park (25 min from Central) in the evening and had dinner in Little India (Wigram Street) - that would have been a video in itself. Or, Cabramatta for a slice of Vietnam in Sydney, another video. Closer to the Sydney CBD, Marrickville. Just 12 minutes by train. The home of Australia's PM offers shades of Vietnam, Greece and Hipsters. Plus bonus points, a 'temporary' Palestinian 'protest' embassy set up outside the PM's electoral office, very interesting optics for your followers. And also Leichhardt, just 10 minutes from Central Station - a piece of Italy in Australia that would only add to a patina of happy ethnic diaspora, now happy Australian immigrants living their dream. Further, you did not recap on Sydney. Did you like it? Did you think it was overrated? What did you think of the city of Sydney compared to the rest of the word that you've seen in your travels? The viewers would like to know? As always, 'onwards'. 😄👍

[@TheMacMaster]

Ha!!!! Thanks. I'm a professional Graphic Designer. :0) Well spotted. Yeah, need to do a comparison.

[@Teagirl009]

Many of us suggested real Sydney food showing it's diversity. But he seemed to be more interested in eating fish and chips and telling us how it's not as good as the UK lol It's also crazy that in two weeks in Sydney he didn't bother to go to UNESCO world heritage listed blue mountains that everyone said was a must see. He didn't even go to the botanical gardens despite being at the harbour several times!... (where the gardens begin). He ate at all the tourist traps and then commented how expensive . Well duh...that's the same in any major city that I've ever visited in all western countries. We suggested cheap eats many times. Including a Banh Mi which is only $6-9 and quite filling. It's also bizarre that the only people to feature were expat Brits. Literally no one with any other accent appeared, let alone an Aussie one(same in Perth). It comes across as closed off and not open to new experiences or embracing and learning about another culture while visiting. Which really is part of what travel is about. He could've also gone on a cultural tour with an Indigenous elder and learned about some significant cultural sites around Sydney. Anyone from overseas watching, that hasn't been to Sydney, would get the impression that it's just full of white expats from the UK, which is not true at all. It's a real melting pot.

[@craigfreeman168]

we travel heathrow to vegas every year, and i never ever recline due to respecting someone elses space, especially in economy. winds me up

[@jaynejohnson2671]

Good for you. You make your choice not to recline. But others may choose to recline....personal choice, so respect other passengers' choices 😊

[@philipmullins5185]

There is a reason why seats recline , because passengers need to lay backwards to support their backs on a long flight and to feel comfortable , if people in the front of you recline their seats , you also can recline your seat , I have heard this rubbish before about reclined seats and I don't understand the logic about it . Airlines would not have seats that recline if they can't be reclined because some passengers don't want others to be comfortable in their flight if the seat in front reclines and the seat behind it reclines , you still have the same amount of space so there is nothing about respecting someone elses space at all .

[@rosen9425]

This is why I don't fly. I'd rather take an ocean liner long distance than putting up with cattle travel and the bs associated with it

[@adammuggleton4107]

At 41:30 you zoomed in on a town in South Australia called Ardrossan, my mother was born there back in 1929. It’s a beautiful place on the Eyre Peninsula. Her father (my grandfather) was a wheat farmer. Lost the farm during the depression and moved to Adelaide…………

[@russellmccarthy258]

In all fairness to Virgin Australia the majority of your bad experience weren’t anything to do with the airline which is quite misleading.

[@user-mm1ku4my1c]

That is so ignorant someone putting their seat back😮

[@jaynejohnson2671]

What's 'ignorant' about it ??

[@countryfucius]

People who are against the seat leaning back can shove it! Recline yours too and the distance is now the same. Grow up!

[@TheMacMaster]

You are what is wrong in this world.

[@countryfucius]

@@TheMacMaster kcuF you and everyone who is so smug as to think that others shouldn't take full advantage of their seat. kcuF you!

[@TheMacMaster]

Yep. Point proven. However. Thanks for the comments as it pushes the algorithms. Which helps my channel. lol Comment away my friend.

[@StephenDilley-uz1di]

whing whing whing like a broken record@@TheMacMaster

[@DonnyRP]

@@countryfuciusI agree with you. If it can be reclined then there’s no problems. Pay for business class if you think you’re above everyone.

[@AviationAdam]

I never recline my seat if someone is behind me. The only time I’ll recline is if the row behind me is empty or if there’s a wall behind me so I can’t bother anyone. It happens to me a lot where somebody in front decides to fully recline their seat, it’s never just a little bit. Then I look around and see that nobody else has reclined. Some cabin crew tell passengers to put their seats upright during meal services. One thing I like about low cost airlines is that most of the time the seats don’t recline. At least then I don’t live in fear for the entire flight.

[@user-wc4ud2je9o]

I went to Australia 40 years ago for a friend’s wedding in Adelaide. Afterwards I wanted to go to Sydney but couldn’t afford the internal flight so went by coach instead. It left Adelaide at 9.00 am one day and reached Sydney at about 5 am the following day. Not sure I’d want to do that now I’m older!

[@margm4]

So much moaning…oh dear. Enjoy life please. 🇦🇺

[@user-bc1bd5ig7b]

Did you stop to consider the person in front of you could have had a bad back? If seats can be reclined.... you should expect it... certainly don't be 1 of those Clowns who purposely kick the back of the seat b/c you got offended > degenerative disc disease is no joke.... especially on long flights. Gotta love it when Coach passengers complain about stuff like seats being reclined...that flight didn't seem all that bad at all > careful or you'll start to get that angry old codger rep😜

[@moggie8plus8]

Hi Lee, Flying a fair bit on work trips around Australia. I remember security would remove a tiny pen knife in your carry-on....BUT in business class, they would provide a metal serrated 4" knife for your STEAK.....??????

[@moggie8plus8]

TRUE

[@Dragonbreath2807]

Laughing my head off now at your pre-flight whingefest, The Whingemaster 😉😂 Swiss Army knives are a no no in Australia, the tool for taking stones out of horses hooves are illegal over there, well known fact. 🐴

[@darneyoung537]

No I don’t recline my seat at all. But the last time I flew two gentlemen reclined theirs and they were even going to eat reclined until the hostess told them to put their seats forward

[@nevmcc3884]

Had a very "special" woman in front once who was served her special meal before everyone else then put her special sleep mask on and fully reclined her seat into my 6"1" knees while I tried to eat my regular meal. Completely oblivious to others. Fortunately the hostie sorted her out.

[@doolytom]

Love your flight videos.. but airports look a bloody nightmare.. love de window shots👌

[@travelgirl747]

Surprised the Army knife got through anywhere. I've lost my nail scissors like that. Luckily, as far as reclining, l'm 5'1", so it's not comfortable but not painful. I dont recline on Short haul (less than 2 hours), but for longer, I'll check with the person behind me, or l'll do it inch by inch so they dont notice so much. Hopefully, at the end, we are all still friends so someone can get my bag down 😅

[@MichaelS01]

The seats on all 737 aircraft should not be allowed to recline considering how small the cabins can be!

[@user-yu8yz8rb8t]

A complete disaster? Please

[@davehughes1193]

Even taking into account the seat reclined in front of you, you looked hunched up and uncomfortable. Like a man in a child's seat😅

[@samboyle4779]

6.4 always upgrade or get an aisle seat there is not much to see out of the window.

[@PhilippaJane]

Any seasoned traveller knows that you are not allowed to have any sharp items. Come on use common sense. You would still have that pocket knife if you had put it in your suit case.

[@TheMacMaster]

Look up the rules. You are allowed a blade under a certain length. Jobsworth. Also common sense. Scissors for sale in the chemist. 😂

[@trk1973]

and then Lee was able to buy scissors INSIDE the security area 😳

[@PhilippaJane]

Yes I saw that later and the only thing you can draw from that was he got a rather officious security person. It does make little sense to be able to buy scissors. Air side.@@trk1973

[@PhilippaJane]

From Virgin Security. All knives, sharp objects or cutting and stabbing implements need to be packed in checked baggage and not placed in carry-on baggage or on your person. Sorry Lee that you had a bad start to your journey.

[@janmeyer3129]

One of my saddest experiences was being presented with a pair of top quality Italian tailoring scissors at the airport (after I had checked my luggage on). Only to have them confiscated and binned 5 minutes later. Couldn’t even persuade the security person to take them home (hundreds of dollars worth). Just binned.