REVIEW | Virgin Australia | Sydney (SYD) - Gold Coast (OOL) | Boeing 737-800 | Economy

Join me as I take my first-ever flight with Virgin Australia, making it the 63rd airline featured on my channel! This quick domestic hop from Sydney (SYD) to Gold Coast (OOL) on VA517 offers a look at Virgin Australia's Boeing 737-800 (VH-YIV “Cylinder Beach”), their buy-on-board service, and the overall in-flight experience.
Flight Information:
Date: January 9th, 2025
Flight Number: VA517
Route: Sydney (SYD) - Gold Coast (OOL)
Airline: Virgin Australia (VOZ)
Operator: Virgin Australia (VOZ)
Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (VH-YIV)
Seat: 25A (Window) Economy Class
Point to Point Distance: 423 Miles
Flight Time: 0 Hours & 59 Minutes
Departing Runway: 16L (7,999ft)
Arriving Runway: 32 (8,176ft)
Departure Time: 11:30 (S11:30) +0 min
Arrival Time: 11:46 (S11:50) -4 min
Cost Breakdown:
Booked Through: Virgin Australia
Dated Booked: January 1st, 2025
Route: Sydney (SYD) - Gold Coast (OOL)
Class: Economy Class
Total Ticket Cost: AUD 180.77 ($111 USD)

[@ShaquilleUgle]

great trip report as always mate

[@louiseleonard1992]

I love Virgin so much

[@stanveer00]

Nice view from the hotel room 😀.

[@louiseleonard1992]

Where is the captain welcome announcement i would love to hear it please next time