Review: VIRGIN AUSTRALIA 737 - MY FIRST AND LAST FLIGHT?

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This is a comprehensive Flight Review of Virgin Australia.

Class: Economy
Route: Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE)
Plane: Boeing 737-800

#virginaustralia #joshcahill #brisbane

[brilliantbutblue]

I have never cried during an Airline review, this had me so emotional as a frequent flyer of Virgin Australia and an Aussie the future of VA is unknown. If any VA Cabin Crew, Pilots or Ground Staff are watching this review please dont give up hope of wearing that red uniform once again ❤.

[djpratt]

VOZ offers a complementary snack and drink on all domestic flights

[jeancolivas]

I have flown virgin Australia many times. Always with 23kg luggage and free snack and drinks on board. We flew home from Los Angeles to Brisbane 17th March just as USA was locking down on virgin Australia business class. It was a sad flight as the staff knew that most of them would soon be out of work but in saying that they did everything they could to make the flight exceptional. Virgin will be in the air again and I will be flying with them.

[fjg]

Mate, Virgin's new owners will be announced this Monday coming. Cyrus Partners are the favourite & Bain Capital is the other company bidding for VA. The airline will not be collapsing. To be honest VA was structured to not work.
Previously owned by 4 international airlines (this is why the government wouldn't hand money to them)., but they were only interested in having feed onto their international services. Profitability was not a factor.
At least with the new owners they'll have a clean slate & will be able to give QF a run for it's money.
Cyrus is said to be wanting to bring Virgin Australia back to the Virgin America 'vibe/fun' days.

[shortq-fn]

I flew VA from SYD to MEL and I did get snacks which is delicious as well!

[alcons]

I just love it when the passengers near you stare at you. Keep it up!!

[jakesa]

Like a few of the below comments, i have flown VA many times (last flight was March 11) on this exact route and they included luggage and a free soft drink and snack as part of the fare.

[cx]

Hi Josh - I’m a huge fan of yours but your trip report is wrong. All tickets include baggage and a snack with a drink. You can’t preorder food online as you advised. I think you were talking about Jetstar. I think you should correct these issues by updating the video.

[baxterstickland]

Thanks heaps for reviewing my favourite airline! Just a pointer though: after flying them many many times, I am certain there is complimentary checked baggage on all flights of 1 item (I believe 23 kg), increasing depending on frequent flyer status and if seated in business class. Also, a complimentary snack and beverage is served on all Virgin Australia domestic flights. I am unsure of why your flight did not have this. Maybe due to reduced service from coronavirus? Or it could’ve been due to a shortened service window due to turbulence? Anyway, I think you’ll need to fly them again to get the full experience. May I suggest visiting Melbourne? It’s better than Sydney (in my opinion). Despite the fierce rivalry between sydney and Melbourne (I live in Melbourne). Thanks for visiting Australia!

[_Quintus]

6:43
Woman next to him: Why is this guy recording himself?

[WalterPashi]

I have traveled Sydney to Melbourne back to Sydney by Virgin Australia few times and I had snacks plus beer, wine, coffee or tea for free. Haven't flew recently due to Covid-19 border restrictions so unable to comment

[avsmahtani]

Unsure on why this was the case, all flights come with water/tea/juice as well as beer and soft drinks during happy hour. Complimentary snacks are also provided on all domestic flights...

[vigneshv]

Belated birthday wishes Have a great year ahead

[aaaaplay]

I can say watching this retrospectively (in 2022) and having just flown VA business from Melbourne to the Gold Coast. The service is nearly identical post voluntary administration. We got a great deal which allowed us to fly business. I can say the meal was fantastic but the hard product is starting to date. I'll be glad to see Virgin Australia replace their fleet of 737-800 in the coming years. Same for Qantas.

[heathertruskinger]

Hi Josh. When I have flown Virgin, economy fare usually includes 1 x 23 kg checked luggage, plus 1 x 7 kg carry-on..
And in economy normally there is water, juice, tea or coffee, plus a small bite size snack included in the fare. And then other food or drinks can then get purchased.
Was your flight during covid-19 ?
Maybe that's why they didn't give free stuff.
I, like many Aussies, are waiting for Virgin to return to our skies... hopefully in the next few months

[nickbeaton]

Nice...the sound on the video is quite low and then suddenly an ad is inserted that's dramatically louder and clearer! Last time I watch one of your videos..

[gbb]

I'll never forget the 1st time flying into Sydney and seeing the Opera House & Harbor Bridge.

[richardnei]

I really hope Virgin Australia pull through these tough times! They offer the only real competition for Qantas throughout OZ. Great Flight Review as always. Keep up the great work!✈️

[westendgav]

This review is surprising. VA are normally a full service airline, competing with Qantas. 1 bag, meal and drink included. Not sure why you got the budget airline experience

[geecee]

I got listeria from a VA chicken wrap once as did 100s of other pax at the time- big thing about it on Oz tv...