I think if they'd just gotten rid of that purple plastic screen and replaced it with a different colour then nobody would realise it was a Virgin plane.

Agree with that.  As a Brisbane resident I refuse to fly anywhere via SYD.  It just adds unnecessary hours and hassle to the trip.  Not going to happen.  I also personally like to stop somewhere in Asia en route to Europe, although would consider the non-stop LHR - BNE for the...

I've flown the E190 with VA before on SYD - BNE and I prefer them over the 737.  Seemed much more spacious and no middle seat.

Dear god...

@XWuBNE - SYD is not only the second busiest route in Australia it was the 12th busiest route in the world in 2019!  How could it be a mistake?