RE: low cost long haul?

Well, to those who say “Yes” to low cost/long haul I would ask if you ever flew to Australia in a Brittania 757? I did and I would never suffer that seating discomfort again. Not even if it was for free.
And as for Virgin, my son regularly flies to USA by Virgin, but on Tuesday last flew BA to Miami. His comments on the flight – “The cabin staff were friendlier,drink(s) before dinner,bottle of wine (not a glass) with dinner,and good food.” Cost £288 return. Guess which airline he’s using next trip?!
I really don’t see how long haul could get much cheaper than it is, providing you check out all the sites and do a bit of forward planning.