FLIGHT VS4 JFK - HEATHROW The DISGRACEFUL STATE of VIRGIN ATLANTIC SHAME on YOU How the MIGHTY FALL!

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  • The MacMaster is on Virgin Atlantic Flight VS4 from New York JFK to London Heathrow to expose the disgraceful state of Virgin Atlantic, shame on you Virgin Atlantic. The once leading airline is now a shadow of it's former self. How the mighty fall.
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  • @lparky4409
    @lparky4409 Рік тому +9

    I know you must have been feeling awful when you filmed this so thank you for going above and beyond the call of duty for us. Hope the next hospital appointment brings better news.

  • @russellbenton2987
    @russellbenton2987 Рік тому +14

    Looked fairly standard to me . Certainly nothing to differentiate it from any other airline . I’m assuming the disgraceful comment was Klick bait

  • @geoffhollis2315
    @geoffhollis2315 Рік тому +5

    I'll take my hat of to this guy, he works hard to deliver these videos.
    Was listening to Jeff buys cars earlier, and he summed it up really.
    Vlog, edit,fire the video off, view comments/ etc, etc, etc. .
    You look after yourself
    Lee. You do a great job, and we all love your videos. So long may they keep coming!!👍😎

  • @colinviano
    @colinviano Рік тому +20

    Their advert on tv puts me off. All those strange characters appearing. Get well soon. 'Onwards '.

  • @lessgears968
    @lessgears968 Рік тому +14

    I thought the flight seemed ok. Cannot blame the pilot or crew that the meal served was substandard. I really liked the talk they gave, thanking the passengers for choosing Virgin. More to life than food. Otherwise loved the video, great filming, appreciate the vlog

    • @richardcato379
      @richardcato379 Рік тому +2

      Bit of a biased view I thought,Virgin are ok,agree with you.

  • @trevorveail
    @trevorveail Рік тому +6

    Hope your health improves soon. We are all routeing for you Lee.

  • @neilwhite6305
    @neilwhite6305 Рік тому +5

    Flying long distance in economy will cause health problems

  • @keithbolton5081
    @keithbolton5081 Рік тому +3

    Right thank you again for the flight back video. May I praise up the Captain of Virgin today he was very friendly indeed. The photographer ie you Lee made an excellent job of the video. I didn't see the food served so cannot mark out of 10. To me though I would fly with Virgin myself as an outsider. Now Lee do as your told by Doctors Chill.out my friend and lets Go another day after a break Cheers Keith x

  • @terencesaunders1357
    @terencesaunders1357 Рік тому +3

    I’m flying to Boston in September from Heathrow on Delta. This is a new one for me. My worst many years ago was Air India.

  • @TheSolar50
    @TheSolar50 Рік тому

    Great vlog as always Lee considering your condition, music editing is top notch.
    The last airline I used was BA & found them to be first class & was well looked after but I was flying business class & the food on your Virgin flight did not look much, but maybe give it another year or so & some of these airlines might loosen the purse strings a bit after what they went through with Covid.
    Hopefully you are resting up Lee & spending quality time with your family.
    Obviously do not rush back until you are 100% fit & we will still be here waiting for your vlogs.
    Take care Lee

  • @kennykhatsu
    @kennykhatsu Рік тому +5

    Any comments mentioning Lee's health are well out of order!
    Unfortunately most airlines have cut back which affects the level of service they provide. The aviation industry has been battered by the impact of Covid.
    It may be the case that the flight was particularly bad for Lee as he wasn't feeling well and that could be the reason for being extra critical of the lack of gratuities available unlike before.
    I hope your health improves Lee and keep up the good work. The effort you put in to your videos is remarkable 👍👏

    • @AquariusTurtle
      @AquariusTurtle Рік тому

      Covid didn't cause anything - incompetent, corrupt government servants caused it all. Look no further than the official records of the US Congress to see who created Covid and released it upon the world. Hint, it's the same small group of people who have done similar sinister things in the past. When will the sheep realize they've been deceived?

    • @Lakesider52
      @Lakesider52 Рік тому

      I get what you are saying but there is a lot of competition on transatlantic flights so Virgin's economies are false as they have now lost a passenger, probably not the first, to Jet Blue. I normally fly SIA between LHR and MNL at least once a year but this year, I flew CX. Never again because their service is not up to scratch so their economies have cost them. With flights costing significantly more this year, rightly or wrongly,I do expect the same level of service that I received before the pandemic otherwise I will take my custom elsewhere.

  • @matthewprice6031
    @matthewprice6031 Рік тому +3

    Great video Lee, time to take Some time out & get yourself back to full health 🙏

  • @GraemeCampbellMusic
    @GraemeCampbellMusic Рік тому +4

    To be fair, the crew and pilot seemed to be excellent, shame about the food too. Hope you’re doing ok today.

  • @troplightn
    @troplightn Рік тому +5

    Gotta say that flight looked pretty darn good from your video. New aircraft, seemed on time, good in seat video, great and pleasant service announcements. Food looked on par with other airlines. Don’t think you were fair at all with your video title.

  • @holmfirthcomputers220
    @holmfirthcomputers220 Рік тому +2

    Enjoyed that, thanks again :)

  • @helensparks7631
    @helensparks7631 Рік тому +2

    You're right about the food. I always take food on board these days. It is dire. Hope you are on the mend soon and feeling much better.

  • @whiteheatredhot5341
    @whiteheatredhot5341 Рік тому +2

    Was impressed with the professional crew and flight staff. Good video knowing how badly you felt my friend. Hopefully you’re feeling a lot better now. Best wishes as always.

  • @barriewilliams4526
    @barriewilliams4526 Рік тому +1

    Nice one Lee, hope you are coming along ok. Stay chilled👍

  • @paulcole4902
    @paulcole4902 Рік тому +1

    Fare play to you Lee for putting this video out considering you was probably not feeling that well so it's a massive 👍👍👍👍👍👍 from me

  • @toddy505
    @toddy505 Рік тому +4

    Sad that, first flew VA in 1989 London to Miami to get married on the beach in my kilt, it was a special event then to fly with them, gave you loads of stuff free and really looked after you the whole flight with great food, ice cream and entertainment, BA were equally as good then and we used to just fly whoever was the cheapest after that first trip, we even brought Bikes back that we bought at KMart with no charges 😂

  • @christinepickard7804
    @christinepickard7804 Рік тому +1

    Lee. A big thank you for showing your adventures back to UK. You did well under the circumstances you was not well then. Take care.

  • @KimberleyAnnLewis
    @KimberleyAnnLewis 11 місяців тому +2

    I adore VA and their crew I have to be honest. I love their approach to allowing the crew to be who they are. I’ve had ice cream but only on the outbound/day flights, I suppose the only difference is I don’t fly in economy. I’m sorry you’ve had a bad experience.
    Loved the story about your dad picking you up. Those memories don’t leave you ❤

    • @piusx8317
      @piusx8317 10 місяців тому

      Flying waiters to be who they are?? What a stupid thing to say 😭😭

  • @TheyfoundRickGrimes
    @TheyfoundRickGrimes Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the vlog Lee considering how Ill you were!! Hope you re feeling a bit better 👍🏻

  • @user-re8gs9lc9e
    @user-re8gs9lc9e Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the video lee hope you feel better soon take care

  • @charlottelewis8958
    @charlottelewis8958 Рік тому +2

    Hoping you’re feeling a lot better now. Sending all my best wishes to you

  • @FootballCrazy.939
    @FootballCrazy.939 Рік тому +4

    ❤ hopefully you getting well

  • @EddieManning
    @EddieManning Рік тому +2

    Lee,
    It all started to go downhill when Virgin got into bed with Delta as a 49% shareholder. That food was disgraceful. The only way now is Upper Class but they severely restrict mileage redemptions on some routes. Just think, it could have been worse if you bought a virgin ticket and ended up on a decrepit Delta plane with even older crew. Hope you feel better soon.

  • @ktb9369
    @ktb9369 Рік тому +1

    Looked a lovely flight with nice pilot informing. Any turbulence they would probably come give you a cuddle lol

  • @brewsterkits
    @brewsterkits Рік тому +1

    Nice to see you, yes the food did look rough, everybody is cutting down and pricing up now😮😮 ❤

  • @streetworker01
    @streetworker01 Рік тому +1

    I flew that same JFK-Heathrow service back in April and have to say my experience was entirely positive. The aircraft ("Eliza Doolittle") was just two months old and was simply a delight. The seats were comfortable and the cabin crew very attentive. The food wasn't first class, but then I hadn't paid first class prices. But it was more than adequate for my needs and I had no complaints. In fact, my overall experience was so good that I've booked with them again to New York in a few months time.

  • @BHopper88
    @BHopper88 Рік тому +2

    It’s awesome to see @jetblue get the great feedback from customers on their service to London. Hope to see them keep expanding to England and Europe.
    Crazy to hear how Virgin Atlantic service has gone down hill.

  • @Pete2906
    @Pete2906 Рік тому +3

    Most airlines seem to be having a race to the bottom regarding the level of onboard service and the quality of the food and drink. Maximize profit and screw the customer.

  • @shanewilliams3453
    @shanewilliams3453 Рік тому +1

    Hi lee thanks for taking us with you on your travels i always enjoy the videos i hope your feeling better take care mate Shane in Sydney 🦘🇦🇺

  • @stephenhitchen8753
    @stephenhitchen8753 Рік тому +1

    Haven't been on a plane for about 10yrs(pet issues) but I feel as though I've been on countless holidays, so many thanks Lee.

  • @jontownsend8090
    @jontownsend8090 Рік тому +1

    I highly commend you for putting that vlog together, feeling so ill. Hope everything is going well right now.
    I totally agree with you on the cutting back of the inflight cabin experience, BA is no different, 21 hours into our flight to Sydney, we got a finger sandwich for breakfast.

  • @SolitaireMystic
    @SolitaireMystic Рік тому +1

    Enjoyed the flight home video Lee.....I hope you are improving and feeling a bit better.
    Take lots of care ❤❤💎xx

  • @jonhunter8737
    @jonhunter8737 Рік тому +1

    I could've parachuted out as you passed over my house, north of Liverpool!!!! Hope you're keeping up with Doctors orders. Onwards my friend!

  • @alyonapetrova694
    @alyonapetrova694 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic video of the planes at JFK. Thank you!❤

  • @suzannemalyan9643
    @suzannemalyan9643 Рік тому +1

    Great travel vlog lee knowing what we know now awesome getting through the travel journey home 👍😊💜

  • @kevinwhitelightermusic2373
    @kevinwhitelightermusic2373 Рік тому +3

    Get better soon lee all the best

  • @Dawkowski
    @Dawkowski Рік тому +3

    Yet another beautiful flight video. Love your flight videos.

  • @Jayy95
    @Jayy95 Рік тому

    Amazing Vlog Lee as always 😁 Hope you are feeling better my friend😁

  • @stevechurchill4474
    @stevechurchill4474 Рік тому

    Another fun video. I particularly liked when your US driver passed a King Kullen supermarket since my dad retired from there 40+ years ago.

  • @rachelshonahague5718
    @rachelshonahague5718 Рік тому +1

    Even when you know there's something wrong you still maintain your high level presentation skills! That can't be easy Lee..Always the professional. 😉 our thoughts are with you and your recovery.❤️❤️xx

  • @elaine8955
    @elaine8955 Рік тому

    Hope your doing OK Lee keep us all updated ❤

  • @iamtheeggman1986
    @iamtheeggman1986 Рік тому +1

    I hope your well soon Lee ❤

  • @LynneHobday1
    @LynneHobday1 Рік тому +1

    Awesome Captain! Love his voice...
    Very calming!!

  • @kris311271
    @kris311271 Рік тому +1

    Tui was the same when we flew to Florida? Didn’t even get the headphones?? And food was so rubbish it was like it was taken from another plane quickly in a rush!! I hope you feeling slightly better!!

  • @kerryshaw1930
    @kerryshaw1930 Рік тому

    Great vlog Lee, hope you’re feeling a bit better ❤

  • @davidmarshall5596
    @davidmarshall5596 Рік тому

    Mister Macmaster true to your word ya put out a vlog 😊best wishes Lee for 'onwards my friends' 💯👌

  • @rondonnis6588
    @rondonnis6588 Рік тому +1

    Wow that pilots announcement it was incredible acting. Give him an oscar! Lol

  • @johnrimmer4841
    @johnrimmer4841 Рік тому +2

    Hi Lee Buying prepackaged sushi from Kennedy Airport is a chance I wouldn’t take lol nice vlog Virgin is not the same as it was it’s going the way of United Was that the infamous cous cous salad during the meal , like on every United trans Atlantic flight lol the captain and the Virgin Team were nice and informative, nice travel vlog take care Lee in my prayers always

  • @heza1958
    @heza1958 Рік тому

    Great vid again as always,well done mate especially under the circumstances. Careful with that sushi look what happened to the Russian dude😮

  • @zak23
    @zak23 Рік тому

    Very informative video my friend. Thanks for sharing!

  • @oliandcasper
    @oliandcasper Рік тому +1

    New angle, reviewing the food in hospital canteen 😂,🙈hope you get top site of this soon Lee,as sed look after your self,we will all be waiting 👍😎

  • @almuric1baggins337
    @almuric1baggins337 Рік тому

    Another great video! stay safe and well, look forward to seeing many more from you in the future! All the best! 👍👍👍

  • @viviennesmith3714
    @viviennesmith3714 Рік тому +2

    It's the same here in Australia mate😒 As we live out country..We need to catch a local flight to Brisbane, 1 hr.
    Then a 4-5hr flight to Perth, to visit Grandkids. I try to do the morning flight, in which you get a box with Yoghurt, a muffin and apple slices 😮 Or/ A piddly looking Omelette with bread 😝 Next food over the 5hrs is 1 little Lindt chocolate..a bottle of water, coke etc!!
    We pay over a $1,500 each return for this Luxery 😕 Bloody criminal..that is Qantas.

  • @TheWandererTravelVlogs
    @TheWandererTravelVlogs Рік тому +1

    After seeing your last videos mate, I can safely say you are the man. If my body was telling me the things yours was, I don't think I could have done this kind of vlog.
    Keep well my friend.

  • @louisebruce1863
    @louisebruce1863 Рік тому

    Amazing to see you do a video on your flight home given how unwell you were. Take time out to rest and recover (have been seeing your health updates) and hope the next scan on your liver has a positive outcome and the blood clot is diminishing. A very scary time for you but we’re all here wishing you the best 🥰🇦🇺

  • @beverlyzimmermann5868
    @beverlyzimmermann5868 Рік тому +1

    Love your vlogs, get well soon❤

  • @junemccann5981
    @junemccann5981 Рік тому

    Enjoyed the vlog. Take care Lee and hope you are doing a bit better. 🥰🌞🥰Xxx

  • @JBMtravels
    @JBMtravels Рік тому +1

    Hope you are getting better.
    Love your videos

  • @martinbaum5354
    @martinbaum5354 Рік тому +2

    the observation about the difference in quality of food UK-US vs US-UK is spot on. I have always found this with BA - not bad from the UK, awful from US. Nice video as ever!

  • @murrays99
    @murrays99 Рік тому

    Great vlog and putting on the strong face to get work done. Lee we all appreciate how much you do for us to enjoy. Looking forward to vlogs when your back to a solid 90% 🤕

  • @athenatan1300
    @athenatan1300 Рік тому +3

    at 16:38 the food in the white container reminds me of school lunch ... are they treating passengers like schoolchildren now ?!

  • @piusx8317
    @piusx8317 10 місяців тому +3

    I fly with the cheapest to be honest...money shouldn't dictate your flight plans not whether you get a ''microwave'' meal or not

  • @michaelarmstrong7973
    @michaelarmstrong7973 Рік тому +1

    Get well soon Lee, love your Vlogs

  • @Stinkymole
    @Stinkymole Рік тому +1

    The Airbus A350-1000 is defo on my bucket list to fly on! Hope you're on the road to recovery buddy👍

  • @horsehollerer
    @horsehollerer Рік тому +1

    I haven't tried jetBlue across the pond yet (I'm a Brit living in NYC) but right now my go-to is the Norse premium cabin for the redeye from NYC to London. Massive leather seats with 43-inch pitch and huge recline (not flat, obvs) for around $400-500 one way. Shhhhh, don't tell anyone! 🤫

  • @niner8275
    @niner8275 Рік тому +1

    I really like your taste in music, if there was a MacMaster radio, I'd probably listen to it a lot 🙂

  • @craigtrigg4288
    @craigtrigg4288 Рік тому +2

    loved watching your trip back to uk ,hope you get back to your old self love your channel lee

  • @jstephens2758
    @jstephens2758 Рік тому +3

    I am amazed you created such a lively video in your distressed state. I am glad that you are being taken care of now.

    • @rogerauclair1670
      @rogerauclair1670 Рік тому

      Lee’s videos are out of sequence, when he did this one it was days ago when he was still in the states.

    • @aileenbyrne8941
      @aileenbyrne8941 Рік тому +1

      He got ill in the states...

    • @rogerauclair1670
      @rogerauclair1670 Рік тому

      @@aileenbyrne8941 I think that we all know that.

  • @billsalt2206
    @billsalt2206 Рік тому

    Enjoyed the video, hope you are doing well.

  • @ashman4357
    @ashman4357 Рік тому

    Great vlog hope your well pal 👍

  • @stephenwright2756
    @stephenwright2756 Рік тому

    Great video lee hope your doing ok with your health conditions. I’ve been bad lately with me metal health and really enjoy your videos. Ps I flew to Miami on a virgin flight back in the early 90s a 747 had a great amenities pack even had a shoe horn in it which I’ve still got to this day

  • @sicr7373
    @sicr7373 Рік тому +1

    It's a shame for sure, I used to fly to the States quite regualrly from Gatwick South on the Virgin Atlantic 747's, and experienced all three levels of cabin, economy, Premium economy and Upper class and always found it to be a great experience. I haven't flown for quite a while now so looks like standards have sadly slipped. This being said though, I did like the message from the Captain on landing back in England...On another note, if you happen to read this Lee, I hope you are looking after yourself and things turn out good for you. All the best....Simon...Nottingham.

  • @jonahsgang8830
    @jonahsgang8830 Рік тому +1

    Never had a problem with virgin food has been okay.Nothing has changed with soft product I had everything like the amenity kit in vs5 to MIA. Pilot was also really thankful he definitely loves where he works!

  • @lparky4409
    @lparky4409 Рік тому

    There was a programme about airline food on Channel 5 tonight. Didn't watch at the time but intrigued so will watch on catchup.

  • @robtitheridge9708
    @robtitheridge9708 Рік тому +4

    I think the same could be said of other suposed top tier air lines like BA.

  • @neilhickman6502
    @neilhickman6502 Рік тому +1

    Time to relax Lee. Look after yourself. Hope all goes well mate

  • @simonlove9178
    @simonlove9178 Рік тому

    Fantastic flight vid Lee ,Shame about the food ,hope your health is on the mend 👍

  • @rbnhd1144
    @rbnhd1144 Рік тому +1

    I enjoyed this as I do all your videos, you really let Virgin have it, I've flown Virgin in the past and it was so much better than most others at the time, its sad that its fallen, but once Delta was involved what do you expect.
    I have to say the Captains message at the end of the trip seemed so sincere and he spoke well even if that statement was prepared, Id Fly Virgin again as I don't have lofty expectations from any airline, I'm a picky eater and expect the food to be of no little use to me, I always take pringles cookies and candy with me then pig down once I hit a garden centre in the motherland. Get well Pal, we are all pulling for you.

  • @Brightstarlivesteam
    @Brightstarlivesteam 8 місяців тому +1

    I checked the cost of a litre of Jameson in Tesco yesterday and their cost was £32.50, whereas, $39 is £31,11, Tesco also had 75mL for £20.

  • @michellaporte6750
    @michellaporte6750 Рік тому

    Love an informative pilot! Enjoy your rest and take it easy

  • @Thomasccanada
    @Thomasccanada Рік тому

    hope you are feeling better lee :)

  • @thaibillyboy
    @thaibillyboy Рік тому +1

    Lee, you missed out on the fiery wasabi paste, i love that stuff, it is very hot though, cheers.

  • @lauriep9067
    @lauriep9067 Рік тому +1

    Airlines are definitely tightening their budgets these days, especially when it comes to cheaper flights . But still, you would think that at least one food item would be edible.

  • @mrichards55
    @mrichards55 Рік тому +4

    1 litre Jameson was selling there at $39.99 (about £32.12). World Duty Free are quoting £22.79 at Heathrow. Tesco charge £26 if you have a Clubcard or £31 otherwise. Morrisons and Asda will match the £26 too 🥃

  • @christanner8104
    @christanner8104 Рік тому

    You have a point about the difference in food flying from the US. We use VA all the time from MAN (about the only airline flying to the US from MAN since Covid) and the food is always OK flying westbound rather than the other way.

  • @MissNatalie55555
    @MissNatalie55555 Рік тому +2

    Wait you drove home? Wow. Then again, if you drove down....... Glad you're home safely. Get lots of rest and get well soon.

  • @BoilsonA
    @BoilsonA Рік тому +1

    Delta the best 👌 what's with all the pink lighting on the plane? Good on ya filming and feeling well !

  • @Stuie2210
    @Stuie2210 Рік тому +1

    Hope your back and fighting fit soon, your quest should you choose to accept it, is to try and find the best sushi in tenerife - currently a distinct lack of decent vids

  • @topgearchic
    @topgearchic Рік тому

    Hope that you’ll feel better soon with the ongoing health atm, try BA as it suppose to be much better than virgin

  • @DaveHudson70
    @DaveHudson70 Рік тому +1

    Lee, another top video and I have to say It made me feel sad how Virgin have fallen. Now take it easy and cut back on the graft until you are recovered and fighting fit again.

  • @Renwick19
    @Renwick19 Рік тому +2

    My friend lives in Tallahassee in Florida and I am think of using Jet Blue when I go over

  • @GTVScotty
    @GTVScotty Рік тому +3

    I haven’t flown Virgin since 2017, however we are booked to go Heathrow to Orlando in January. Historically been my favourite airline but watching this video it definitely seems to have gone backwards. Cooked food looked rubbish!

  • @MarkJones-sf4cn
    @MarkJones-sf4cn Рік тому +1

    ❤ to bring Vlog return back home.

  • @AlbieSol560
    @AlbieSol560 Рік тому +1

    Great video! Is that the only luggage you carry Lee? My wife insists on two large suitcases with everything including the kitchen sink! Travel light I say! Hope you’re feeling better!

  • @sarahillingworth2718
    @sarahillingworth2718 Рік тому

    Really really truly hope you get well soon.. I really am so sorry for being too kind. Currently having a few beers in Castleford Wetherspoon's, just letting someone know where I am,as I feel safer. All the best and take care ❤️

  • @joelhall8355
    @joelhall8355 Рік тому +2

    I've not used Virgin, ever. The seats seem overpriced on the transatlantic routes. There's better (and cheaper)competition on these route with nicer flight experiences, although I've had worse with Air France on return from LA.
    Take it easy Lee and come back when you're ready.