When I first opened this article I immediately scrolled down to see what the first comment was......LOL.....I was expecting something about it being sad news that we're losing the 747.

Remember Ansett everyone?

Virgin sold everything to fund their makeover. They were left with nothing to weather any storm in future. It happened with Mr Branson's blessing. I hope he's just as enthusiastic with his cheque book if Virgin ever struggles to pay the bills.

If the final conclusion on layout is correct, we will either have seats with no direct isle access or single seats throughout so partners don't travel together. Really??

No talk of Gold Coast lounge upgrade. Bummer.