I think melbourne remains my favourite airport in Australia and the Virgin terminal looks very fresh and modern. Onboard no complaints, loved the rolling eyes of your seat neighbour on boarding! Thanks once again 👏
This is an excellent trip report and I agree that snack just doesn't cut it. I would never pay that fare unless I was time poor. The train is a better option for me as I am not a good flyer. However, travelling from Melbourne entails a change at Cootamundra to a bus and that doesn't suit everyone.
Another enjoyable comprehensive flight review. Surprised that a 3 year old aircraft isn’t fitted with USB chargers, particularly when Virgin is expecting their “guests” to use their own mobile devices.
I do love Virgin Australia but what is it with Australian Airlines and those soya snacks, if you are paying for a premium product and they market there Airlines as such then offer an acceptable snack. For a dinner time flight at least a sandwhich and a hot drink or can of soft drink would be appropriate. Loved all the history of Melbourne Airport you included and the additional facts. Great review once again. Thankyou so much👍
It’s a shell of Virgin Australia, not the Virgin before the Virus . Owned by a US bank I believe . So sick of the Government not supporting some Australian based companies & at every opportunity handing out money to Qantas.
Rex did fly Melbourne-Canberra long ago. But with so much of Canberra's traffic being corporate and government, where people aren't paying for their own tickets, who have contracts with Qantas for full service Virgin struggle to get much of the traffic. And Jetstar obviously won't be interested, it would risk cutting parent company Qantas' revenues from the relatively few personal flights more than cutting into Virgin (and the ACCC might look into it if they looked like undercutting Virgin out of the market to create a Qantas monopoly).
Amazing isn’t it . When this started , I remember the Prime Minister refusing any extra assistance to Virgin Australia. Now they have given a huge amount of money to the airlines. Also expect Rex to get treated well too seeing its boss is an Ex Government minister. So we give more money to Qantas which was always going to happen, money that would have kept some of Virgin in Australia & have lost Virgin to an American investment bank. Thanks Australian Government.
@@grspotter9923 Sometimes Airliners names are shortened such as A350 can be (359) or B737-800 (738) it happens usually on flight radars and maps but it is alright I didn’t understand it until I became an avgeek. Enjoy your day 😃✈️
I think melbourne remains my favourite airport in Australia and the Virgin terminal looks very fresh and modern. Onboard no complaints, loved the rolling eyes of your seat neighbour on boarding! Thanks once again 👏
This is an excellent trip report and I agree that snack just doesn't cut it. I would never pay that fare unless I was time poor. The train is a better option for me as I am not a good flyer. However, travelling from Melbourne entails a change at Cootamundra to a bus and that doesn't suit everyone.
Thanks Rory another great review ..yes what a tight arse snack option from Virgin...especially for the price of the ticket and evening flight...
Great videos mate. Just found your channel. Enjoying watching you fly around Australia. Well done on keeping the dream alive.
Thank you 😊
@@RoryDing my pleasure man
Since I started watching your reviews, I've been trying new foods you got on the plane such as soy mix, and lemon coconut muffin. :D
Hahah did you make yourself a cuppa with the lemon coconut muffin?
just the muffin by itself but I have always been a fan of White Tea :D
Another enjoyable comprehensive flight review. Surprised that a 3 year old aircraft isn’t fitted with USB chargers, particularly when Virgin is expecting their “guests” to use their own mobile devices.
Mr Ding you recorded the video on my Dad's Birthday!
Great video. I can’t wait to travel again ☹️.
I do love Virgin Australia but what is it with Australian Airlines and those soya snacks, if you are paying for a premium product and they market there Airlines as such then offer an acceptable snack. For a dinner time flight at least a sandwhich and a hot drink or can of soft drink would be appropriate. Loved all the history of Melbourne Airport you included and the additional facts. Great review once again. Thankyou so much👍
Thank you!
Hopefully Qantas would return its full meal service soon!
It’s a shell of Virgin Australia, not the Virgin before the Virus . Owned by a US bank I believe . So sick of the Government not supporting some Australian based companies & at every opportunity handing out money to Qantas.
Cool video!
Thank you 😊
Rex did fly Melbourne-Canberra long ago. But with so much of Canberra's traffic being corporate and government, where people aren't paying for their own tickets, who have contracts with Qantas for full service Virgin struggle to get much of the traffic. And Jetstar obviously won't be interested, it would risk cutting parent company Qantas' revenues from the relatively few personal flights more than cutting into Virgin (and the ACCC might look into it if they looked like undercutting Virgin out of the market to create a Qantas monopoly).
Amazing isn’t it . When this started , I remember the Prime Minister refusing any extra assistance to Virgin Australia. Now they have given a huge amount of money to the airlines. Also expect Rex to get treated well too seeing its boss is an Ex Government minister. So we give more money to Qantas which was always going to happen, money that would have kept some of Virgin in Australia & have lost Virgin to an American investment bank. Thanks Australian Government.
Omg I have never seen MEL airport so empty!!! It used to be so crowded!!
I know!!
The Qantas terminal was even more deserted!
what is b738
Boeing 737-800
@@RoryDing check the spelling and the numbers before upload :)
@@grspotter9923 Sometimes Airliners names are shortened such as A350 can be (359) or B737-800 (738) it happens usually on flight radars and maps but it is alright I didn’t understand it until I became an avgeek. Enjoy your day 😃✈️
@@LEMMYLEMON oh yea