Jeb... I am truly honoured that you gave my little channel such great praise. Next time you are in the UK I owe you a beer. Great trip report by the way.
That time when I went on their upper class it was a joy, It was really the first time I was old enough to experience it, had amazing service, and food.
I can help answer that question. Per Wikipedia, the reason as to why HSBC has ads on almost every jet bridge in the world is to promote that they are the “World’s Local Bank”. When they started this campaign in 2000, putting ads on jetways was pretty uncommon, so they thought that there was untapped potential in using this medium. So, they bought the rights to advertise on jetways in 81 countries, and that’s why we see so many HSBC ads on jetways. Hope this helps!
I've always wondered that and..........wait a minute...does this come from Wikipedia?! some levels of bias are possible...but i guess i found a simple answer...thx!
I flew on a Virgin 747 from Newark to Heathrow in 2007. It was a very, very good flight with superb service. Have not flown with them since because I don't go overseas anymore.
3:55, absolutely!!!! I flew in that flight in business class, and it was amazing!! As an av-geek myself, I was super excited just to fly on an a340, but the service was impeccable too!
The seating you were in for this flight is what I will incur when I fly from Sydney to Auckland for my 50th Birthday aboard Air New Zealand Business Class
I actually flown virgin atlantics (now sadly retired) Boeing 747-400 on august of 2018 and loved it and the economy section on the a330 looked exactly how I remembered the virgin Atlantic 747’s interior, ah good times, I rode virgin Atlantic’s a350 and it was really nice, I love their new redone economy section, well redone from the old 2018 one
Whenever I fly to the USA it's usually with Delta/KLM. Twice I've been with Lufthansa but usually it is Delta on their A330 from Amsterdam then KLM's 777 on the route back. With Lufthansa I flew on their A340 there and back from DTW which was amazing seeing that beast climb.
I have been using Virgin Atlantic for transatlantic flights for years, mostly in premium economy. Like you, I have found the cabin crew extremely efficient and polite (On our last flight back from the USA, my wife had a plaster cast on her arm following a serious accident, and the attention from the cabin crew was fantastic). I had wondered how things would pan out with Delta taking a 49% share of the company, but so far, no problems. Virgin Holidays is a subsidiary of the airline and I would rate them second to none in customer service, both before the flights and at the destination. My budget does not run to first class, unfortunately, but it was interesting to watch your video of the various aspects of travel in that section
I flew Virgin Atlantic in Upper Class from LHR to SEA in late September and had the same experience as you - great crew, terrible food (I think I had that same overcooked steak), pros and cons to the seat. The entertainment kept me going for the 10 hr flight, but they did not actually operate the bar on my flight. I left that flight thinking that all the advertisement I had seen for Virgin Atlantic Upper Class was an oversell. Granted, their lounge is the best, but I'm really buying the ticket for the complete trip, which includes the in flight portion. Great review, keep them coming!
Great trip report. I was scheduled to fly Virgin from IAD - LHR - JNB 2 years ago in Y class. In JNB, we were connecting to South African Airline on over to TNR. We made it to LHR and had a 12 hour layover. So, my son and I, exit the airport for the day. Come to find out our connection to JNB was cancelled. It was on a 787. They rebooked us on a BA flight that was an A380. The service from IAD-LHR was good, however, the customer service upon arrival at my destination was not the greatest. Our bags didn't make it with us and Virgin as well as BA were both giving us the run around about the bags. I'm in TNR and South African is doing the best they can to locate the bags but they are held up with Virgin or BA. It turned into a nightmare. They finally arrived in TNR about 2-3 days later. It was a mess.
Nice and relaxing trip report, happy to find this under my recommended selection. Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class with a friend has definitely been a goal.
Great review Jeb! Glad you went through with the review even though it wasn't SAS. HSBC pioneered the air bridge advertising and bought up the rights at most airports - it's a global brand and what better way to showcase this at airports! Nice tactic hey!
Thank you for you honesty ! Although I haven't flown Virgin Atlantic I feel Virgin Atlantic does great at services such as lounges but lacks when it comes to more core parts to the business class service such as the seat and food. Personally I like Emirates or Etihad to cross the Atlantic (although I understand going form Europe to North America it would be an unlikely carrier to choose). I like Lufthansa, Air Canada, and Delta. In I prefer Lufthansa first because they provide the best meal service then Delta because their meal service is better than Air Canada.
Hehehe...I noticed the way those seats on the A side are on an angle...That is different for me. I like flying on United and American when I fly on long haul trips..I love the 777-200s and 300s. And yes I miss the 747-400s. British Airways still fly their 747-400s.. Also, having had the experience of being a Purser Flight Attendant from United has helped me see the world...Flying is simply the best way to travel...And for me the trains in Europe are really nice to travel on when you have the time to see the different country sides... Thank you for your videos. Happy Thanksgiving to you...Fly Safe...
Dear Jeb, thank you and congratulations for your flight reviews. A nice addition to Dennis, Sam Chui and the others. One information I'd like to see on your videos, at least for business and first class reviews, is the brand of the champagne they serve and maybe also the brand of perfume used in the amenity kit or the restrooms. It changes for every company and it also changes from a year to another. I understand most viewers won't care but when you look for a flight review on the internet because you're actually gonna book a flight, it is a nice information to have in my opinion. I mean most business class and first class clients are used to a certain level of quality for many things and I still remember the headache I got from BA business class champagne (yeah I know, everything was wrong on those flights). Keep smiling and enjoying what you're doing, it is very nice to watch.
The only time I went from the states to London Heathrow, I was sick the the entire time. I spent it in the bathroom in coach and the flight attendant, Scott, kept checking on me and brought me crackers and ginger ale. I was just so sick. They were so kind with me.
SAS is a great airline. It’s no Qatar, but it’s better than most European airlines. Highly underrated. Flew SAS a few dozen times in 2017 - great service and I especially love the free unlimited coffee/tea even on the 25 minute flights I flew on in Norway.
Great review - I fly Virgin a fair amount (and have their top frequent flyer status) but never knew there was a roof garden in the LHR clubhouse!!! The seats are quirky but if you know what you're doing you can put them down yourself. That said, as much as I love them AA's Flagship Business is a better seat. I had the same problem with SIA, the flap over seats have limited recline so you just can't kick back, watch a movie and nod off. The A340 would be worth a review but be warned, it normally has their old seating. The seat seems narrower, the screen isn't HD, the in-seat power needs an adapter from the 1990's and, if you want the "antisocial side" as I call it, you want seats K1-K7 or A8-A17. Same great service though :)
You defiantly touched on the oddity of the seating but you didn't really mention what has been my primary reason for not booking with them thus far. I love to watch out the window and looking at the seating configuration I feel like I would have a neck ache for weeks after the flight. Is the window at the 90 degree angle to your shoulder as it appears?
Flew with SAS in business fra ARN to LAX in January, loved every single second of it! Flew back in business again on my way home, really recommend it! :D
I’m new to your channel and at first I didn’t know what to think about the reviews but after watching more and more of your videos, I’m finding them quite entertaining and you do a wonderful job describing your experience.
Jeb Brooks, thank you so much for posting, as always really enjoy your videos. So, to answer your questions, yes, review the next flight on Virgin, you might have a better experience on it, I mean you already know the warning signs right! :) 2nd thing you asked, that I remember, how I like to cross the pond....hmmmm, G650 maybe....sorry have to wake up now. Seriously, I enjoy British Airways, they were my first flight international, and so, will always be my favorite. Anyway, as always, thank you so much for posting, I enjoy the honest reviews that you do.
Virgin's A330s are great for economy flying if you're travelling as a couple and you book yourselves by the window - no awkward third person to sit next to or squeeze past. Sounds petty, but it honestly made a huge difference to the enjoyment of the flight! Paying a bit extra for Economy Delight was worth it, in case anybody's thinking about it. You can skip the queues at check-in and have 2 or 3 extra inches of seat pitch without paying the considerable overhead for Premium Economy, and the views are better too - most of Premium is situated over the wing, whereas Economy Delight comprises of about 10 rows behind the wing. Hope this is helpful!
We are flying SAS EWR to Copenhagen this summer. and this time to Europe we are going business class. last time it was british airways premium economy. like your videos very much.
I flew on Virgin Atlantic in Upper class from LHR to JFK back in August. I sat in pretty much the same seat you were in. While I appreciated the amenities (e.g., I use the amenity bag to store my cables for traveling) and the wonderful service and food, I agree that the layout was very unusual and I doubt I'll do Upper Class again on VA. I've also done Premium Economy on one of their A340-600 (older planes). That seat was horrible for a PremEcon product. I could tell you more about it in another post if you're interested.
You should definitely review the a340. I flew on both the a330 and a340 of Virgin Atlantic in premium and they were very different. The a340 is more outdated, and things like the IFEs are different, but its a really cool experience. Thanks!
Great video Jeb! I think you should still do a trip report about the January flight. I wanna see the comparison between an a330 and an a340. Good work!👍🏾
Brilliant Video Jeb! Virgin Atlantic's business class can only be considered as okay because it's sole competition (British Airways) is so bad! As much as I would hate seeing a neighbour's feet and not being able to look out of the window I would rather have that than stare at someone for 8 hours!
You're so right on that. BA Club is shocking on so many levels and VS J is only so-so. I've always found the VS offer to be better on the ground and in all their marketing than in the air - fur coat and no knickers, if you get my drift.
Duncan Callow Yes. Hopefully when this new BA Club World seat is revealed it should help bolster the airline. It’s a national embarrassment with how poor BA are!
I flew on Virgin's ATL to LHR route last summer! They changed it to an A330 like a week before the flight though, I was so disappointed because I wanted to fly on an A340 before they all went away from the bigger airlines. The only problems I had with them was the wi-fi wasn't working (which I never use) and the personal entertainment screen was hard to use, overall very awesome crew compared to US airlines.
It's a weird seat layout- not the weirdest (that undoubtedly goes to British Airways), but it still doesn't make sense for the seats to be facing away from the window. As Dennis Bunnik mentioned on his Air New Zealand business class flight, having them facing towards the window rather than away from it would allow easier viewing out the window, and give a greater sense of privacy.
in 2016 I crossed the pond with virgin. i did LHR-JFK on an A340 and JFK-LHR on an a330. The A340 had good enough legroom (despite the entertainment box), however the actual entertainment screens are tired and are not touchscreen. i was given an iPad for IFE as my screen was not working. apart from that, I have no complaints with the outbound flight. The a330, although it has a newer cabin, was worse than the a340. The legroom, as you outlined, was 29 inches. I'm 6'4" so i don't expect great legroom but what i was given was simply unacceptable for a 7 hour flight. The best way to cross the pond? Has to be the 5:30pm departure from LHR-JFK on Delta. that particular flight because, of the departure and arrival times, meaning you are not too badly affected by jet-lag as you are quite literally 'chasing the sun'. EDIT: the DL flight number has been changed)
Account Suspended I think you might have flown on their newer A330-200’s which used to be Air Berlin’s, I think I read that they are going to upgrade that cabin soon, but haven’t yet, I flew the A330-300 which I thought had good legroom, but I mean I am like 5’7 right now.
Account Suspended ah I didn’t read that part pardon me for that, than yeah, they are VA’s, although if you search up on SeatGuru, there are 2 Types of seating for the VA A330-300, one which has 31-32 Inches of pitch and the 1-2-1 Upper Class configuration and the older one with the 29-30 Inches of pitch and the Herringbone 1-1-1 Upper Class configuration, you can check it out on SeatGuru, I think you got the worser seating I guess.
Hey Jeb, great video as usual. I reckon you should review your ATL-LHR flight to compare the older A340 product to the newer A330. I have seen a review comparing the A340 with the even newer B787 and the difference quite apparent!
You aren't the only one. This summer I had a flight booked with SAS from Copenhagen to Manchester but a few months before we got informed that the flight got canceled so we had to rebook to an EasyJet flight instead. Neither are our 1st choice but we will use them if Norwegian doesn't flight where we wish to go. My family has been pretty loyal Norwegian customers since about 2010 when we first flew with them from Copenhagen to London, Gatwick.
Having been on a Copenhagen to NY flight on SAS a time or two, rest assured you didn’t miss a thing! Virgin’s “upper class” seating isn’t great, but it beats the heck out of anything SAS has offered in the past few years. My ‘feeling’ for SAS’s service is “what a waste of a high priced fare”. Thru friends at AirBus, I’ve heard rumors that Virgin has ordered some terribly upgraded ‘Upper Class” areas on a few of the newest AirBus offerings. I suspect that it’s going to go at a premium over ‘regular’ upper class. But don’t know for certain as yet. Should be rolled out late 2019 or early 2020. At least that’s the dirt from the exec connection at AirBus. Time will tell of course.
I had a delay with American Airlines. I was delayed for 3 hours! It was at Raleigh Airport. We thought we would take a A319 but after when we got inside the jet bride I noticed it ws facing down so much And I saw the cabin was in a 2-2 Configuration. I looked back to the front seats and we were in a CRJ-200 Everyone moved seats so I was next to a complete stranger I was on the aisle seat my brother way on the other side and our mom was behind me. I mean I did like it it was my first time riding in a CRJ 200! Also Nice video Jeb
I enjoy your videos, even though I would never be able to afford the first class flights! 😊 But it is very interesting and enjoyable to see what it's like. Maybe one day I'll get to experience it. Keep up the good work!
Hey Jeb, nice video as always! For me the best way to cross the Atlantic is with no doubt Singapores 5th freedom flight form Frankfurt to New York in First Class in their A380. BTW you should really check out the Sony 1000X Series noice cancelling headphones, they're way ahead of the rest, even the Bose QC Series. Best wishes from a German future pilot :D
Jeb... I am truly honoured that you gave my little channel such great praise. Next time you are in the UK I owe you a beer. Great trip report by the way.
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Your reaction to the headphones is priceless.
That time when I went on their upper class it was a joy, It was really the first time I was old enough to experience it, had amazing service, and food.
I can help answer that question. Per Wikipedia, the reason as to why HSBC has ads on almost every jet bridge in the world is to promote that they are the “World’s Local Bank”. When they started this campaign in 2000, putting ads on jetways was pretty uncommon, so they thought that there was untapped potential in using this medium. So, they bought the rights to advertise on jetways in 81 countries, and that’s why we see so many HSBC ads on jetways. Hope this helps!
Thanks Jeb! Pretty swift response had there
I've always wondered that and..........wait a minute...does this come from Wikipedia?! some levels of bias are possible...but i guess i found a simple answer...thx!
7:48 that filet looks amazing for an airline!!!!
QFS Aviation Dude!!! I love your videos!!!✈️✈️
QFS Aviation filet should be red tho
HaB22 Sure... all the chefs in the world are idiots and you’re the sole genius left in the planet... uh huh...
@HaB22 learn how to cook then comment
Am I the only one who’s obsessed with the way he smiles?
I flew on a Virgin 747 from Newark to Heathrow in 2007. It was a very, very good flight with superb service. Have not flown with them since because I don't go overseas anymore.
3:55, absolutely!!!! I flew in that flight in business class, and it was amazing!! As an av-geek myself, I was super excited just to fly on an a340, but the service was impeccable too!
After binge-watching your videos, just had to subscribe. That's how much I loved them. Keep it going, mate!
The seating you were in for this flight is what I will incur when I fly from Sydney to Auckland for my 50th Birthday aboard Air New Zealand Business Class
Yes. Please film your future A340 trip as well. Looking forward to it!
I actually flown virgin atlantics (now sadly retired) Boeing 747-400 on august of 2018 and loved it and the economy section on the a330 looked exactly how I remembered the virgin Atlantic 747’s interior, ah good times, I rode virgin Atlantic’s a350 and it was really nice, I love their new redone economy section, well redone from the old 2018 one
YES, I have to vicariously live my A340 experience through you Jeb.
Whenever I fly to the USA it's usually with Delta/KLM. Twice I've been with Lufthansa but usually it is Delta on their A330 from Amsterdam then KLM's 777 on the route back.
With Lufthansa I flew on their A340 there and back from DTW which was amazing seeing that beast climb.
"If you enjoyed be sure to leave a like if you didn't please double click that dislike button" I died!!!
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I really like your calm and clear voice. And that you take the situation with a smile and move on. 👌🏻
I have been using Virgin Atlantic for transatlantic flights for years, mostly in premium economy. Like you, I have found the cabin crew extremely efficient and polite (On our last flight back from the USA, my wife had a plaster cast on her arm following a serious accident, and the attention from the cabin crew was fantastic). I had wondered how things would pan out with Delta taking a 49% share of the company, but so far, no problems. Virgin Holidays is a subsidiary of the airline and I would rate them second to none in customer service, both before the flights and at the destination. My budget does not run to first class, unfortunately, but it was interesting to watch your video of the various aspects of travel in that section
Brilliant commentary. Loved your review Jeb. Looking forward to the QF 9 flight.
Nothing beats crossing the Atlantic , than on the storied Concorde. 👍
Great video! Love the warning humor.
Always a great attitude you have when things don't go right
I flew Virgin Atlantic in Upper Class from LHR to SEA in late September and had the same experience as you - great crew, terrible food (I think I had that same overcooked steak), pros and cons to the seat. The entertainment kept me going for the 10 hr flight, but they did not actually operate the bar on my flight. I left that flight thinking that all the advertisement I had seen for Virgin Atlantic Upper Class was an oversell. Granted, their lounge is the best, but I'm really buying the ticket for the complete trip, which includes the in flight portion. Great review, keep them coming!
I agree with you that it is a quirky airline. Theyre my favorite way to go to South Africa from the east coast. Amazing service.
Great video; love these Flight reviews!
Yes, please do an A340 flight video. I love that plane!
Enjoyed your video, you tell a story well, you entertain your viewers thats whats missing on so many reviews. Terrible seats. Well done & Cheers
Thanks for using my photos for this video! Awesome one Jeb, great editing and camerawork. Looking forward to the next video!
Awesome trip report. The good news is that Virgin will be getting new business class seats on their upcoming A350-1000.
Awesome video! I’m so glad you reviewed them! I can’t wait for your next video :)
Great report Jeb, thank you.
Amazing video! I was waiting for a Virgin Atlantic review for so long, and this was a great review! Keep up the great work! 👍🏻
Great job as usual. Greetings from Poland
Love it! Keep up the great job 👍
Very interesting situation and lovely report man :)
V. 1st time watch that kind of video of ur's nice to c u budy .. impresive 👍👌👍
When I saw SAS I thought you were talking about the Special Air Service
I liked the video Jeb. Great job.
Great trip report. I was scheduled to fly Virgin from IAD - LHR - JNB 2 years ago in Y class. In JNB, we were connecting to South African Airline on over to TNR. We made it to LHR and had a 12 hour layover. So, my son and I, exit the airport for the day. Come to find out our connection to JNB was cancelled. It was on a 787. They rebooked us on a BA flight that was an A380. The service from IAD-LHR was good, however, the customer service upon arrival at my destination was not the greatest. Our bags didn't make it with us and Virgin as well as BA were both giving us the run around about the bags. I'm in TNR and South African is doing the best they can to locate the bags but they are held up with Virgin or BA. It turned into a nightmare. They finally arrived in TNR about 2-3 days later. It was a mess.
Nice and relaxing trip report, happy to find this under my recommended selection. Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class with a friend has definitely been a goal.
That cabin looked claustrophobic!
Great review Jeb! Glad you went through with the review even though it wasn't SAS. HSBC pioneered the air bridge advertising and bought up the rights at most airports - it's a global brand and what better way to showcase this at airports! Nice tactic hey!
You should definitely do a trip report about the A340 flight considering they are starting to get rarer as an aircraft. Great video once again!
Flew VA coach from LAX-LHR. Best n quickest flight of my life!
what makes every flight better, is when the pilot butters on the runway.
Great video. I will be travelling with Virgin in 19 days in upper from Heathrow to Miami.
Virgin just announced that they designing new business seats and they will face forward
This is for the a350 and to change the 787-9
Thank you for you honesty ! Although I haven't flown Virgin Atlantic I feel Virgin Atlantic does great at services such as lounges but lacks when it comes to more core parts to the business class service such as the seat and food. Personally I like Emirates or Etihad to cross the Atlantic (although I understand going form Europe to North America it would be an unlikely carrier to choose). I like Lufthansa, Air Canada, and Delta. In I prefer Lufthansa first because they provide the best meal service then Delta because their meal service is better than Air Canada.
Just incredible. Adore your videos!!!! My new fave channel 🥰
Hehehe...I noticed the way those seats on the A side are on an angle...That is different for me. I like flying on United and American when I fly on long haul trips..I love the 777-200s and 300s. And yes I miss the 747-400s. British Airways still fly their 747-400s.. Also, having had the experience of being a Purser Flight Attendant from United has helped me see the world...Flying is simply the best way to travel...And for me the trains in Europe are really nice to travel on when you have the time to see the different country sides... Thank you for your videos. Happy Thanksgiving to you...Fly Safe...
Thanks to you for teaching what SSSS meant on tickets !
I look forward to your videos, Jeb! I’m a busy college student and your videos help me to escape when I need a good stress reliever. Thank you!!
Dear Jeb, thank you and congratulations for your flight reviews. A nice addition to Dennis, Sam Chui and the others.
One information I'd like to see on your videos, at least for business and first class reviews, is the brand of the champagne they serve and maybe also the brand of perfume used in the amenity kit or the restrooms. It changes for every company and it also changes from a year to another.
I understand most viewers won't care but when you look for a flight review on the internet because you're actually gonna book a flight, it is a nice information to have in my opinion. I mean most business class and first class clients are used to a certain level of quality for many things and I still remember the headache I got from BA business class champagne (yeah I know, everything was wrong on those flights).
Keep smiling and enjoying what you're doing, it is very nice to watch.
The only time I went from the states to London Heathrow, I was sick the the entire time. I spent it in the bathroom in coach and the flight attendant, Scott, kept checking on me and brought me crackers and ginger ale. I was just so sick. They were so kind with me.
Amazing , I would have flown just for a free haircut. Love your trip reports and the occasional glimpse of your Rolex Batman
Lol that “oh hell naw” look you gave on those headphones 😂 I’ve seen your other vids about headphones but this one takes top for “oh hell no”
SAS is a great airline. It’s no Qatar, but it’s better than most European airlines. Highly underrated. Flew SAS a few dozen times in 2017 - great service and I especially love the free unlimited coffee/tea even on the 25 minute flights I flew on in Norway.
Your videos always make my day. Keep up the great work.
Great review - I fly Virgin a fair amount (and have their top frequent flyer status) but never knew there was a roof garden in the LHR clubhouse!!! The seats are quirky but if you know what you're doing you can put them down yourself. That said, as much as I love them AA's Flagship Business is a better seat.
I had the same problem with SIA, the flap over seats have limited recline so you just can't kick back, watch a movie and nod off.
The A340 would be worth a review but be warned, it normally has their old seating. The seat seems narrower, the screen isn't HD, the in-seat power needs an adapter from the 1990's and, if you want the "antisocial side" as I call it, you want seats K1-K7 or A8-A17. Same great service though :)
Another great video.
Hi Jeb, very nice videos as always you do! Also you look good after VA' Lounge barber shop! Congratulations and wanting for new videos! Regards,
You defiantly touched on the oddity of the seating but you didn't really mention what has been my primary reason for not booking with them thus far. I love to watch out the window and looking at the seating configuration I feel like I would have a neck ache for weeks after the flight. Is the window at the 90 degree angle to your shoulder as it appears?
Will It’s not that odd. Delta has it on 777s and Air Canada had it on all of their wide bodies.
LUV ALL YOUR VIDEO'S
Yes on the A340 review. That aircraft is hard to come by these days.
You, by far, give the greatest trip reports! Love the cute face you made with the headphones. :-P
Greatest video ever you’re the best
Gracias. Me gustó mucho tu reportaje!!!!😻😻😻😻💞💞💞💞
Your narrating is BOSS
Flew with SAS in business fra ARN to LAX in January, loved every single second of it! Flew back in business again on my way home, really recommend it! :D
I’m new to your channel and at first I didn’t know what to think about the reviews but after watching more and more of your videos, I’m finding them quite entertaining and you do a wonderful job describing your experience.
Jeb Brooks, thank you so much for posting, as always really enjoy your videos. So, to answer your questions, yes, review the next flight on Virgin, you might have a better experience on it, I mean you already know the warning signs right! :) 2nd thing you asked, that I remember, how I like to cross the pond....hmmmm, G650 maybe....sorry have to wake up now. Seriously, I enjoy British Airways, they were my first flight international, and so, will always be my favorite. Anyway, as always, thank you so much for posting, I enjoy the honest reviews that you do.
fabulous lounge at LHR isn't it. Probably my favourite!
I flew with Virgin from Gatwick to Florida on the 747 I really rate virgin and an amazing landing coming back to the Uk
Yes you should publish your experience about your second Virgin Atlantic experience.
I flew the ATL-LHR route with VA last month. We got put on an A330. It was nice to look down on the plebs in economy.
Wow great trip report Jeb brooks
Virgin's A330s are great for economy flying if you're travelling as a couple and you book yourselves by the window - no awkward third person to sit next to or squeeze past. Sounds petty, but it honestly made a huge difference to the enjoyment of the flight! Paying a bit extra for Economy Delight was worth it, in case anybody's thinking about it. You can skip the queues at check-in and have 2 or 3 extra inches of seat pitch without paying the considerable overhead for Premium Economy, and the views are better too - most of Premium is situated over the wing, whereas Economy Delight comprises of about 10 rows behind the wing. Hope this is helpful!
My favourite way to cross the atlantic? Having a window seat on the A340-600!
We are flying SAS EWR to Copenhagen this summer. and this time to Europe we are going business class. last time it was british airways premium economy. like your videos very much.
I flew on Virgin Atlantic in Upper class from LHR to JFK back in August. I sat in pretty much the same seat you were in. While I appreciated the amenities (e.g., I use the amenity bag to store my cables for traveling) and the wonderful service and food, I agree that the layout was very unusual and I doubt I'll do Upper Class again on VA. I've also done Premium Economy on one of their A340-600 (older planes). That seat was horrible for a PremEcon product. I could tell you more about it in another post if you're interested.
You should definitely review the a340. I flew on both the a330 and a340 of Virgin Atlantic in premium and they were very different. The a340 is more outdated, and things like the IFEs are different, but its a really cool experience. Thanks!
Great video Jeb! I think you should still do a trip report about the January flight. I wanna see the comparison between an a330 and an a340. Good work!👍🏾
honestly, that looks AMAZING!
Brilliant Video Jeb! Virgin Atlantic's business class can only be considered as okay because it's sole competition (British Airways) is so bad! As much as I would hate seeing a neighbour's feet and not being able to look out of the window I would rather have that than stare at someone for 8 hours!
You're so right on that. BA Club is shocking on so many levels and VS J is only so-so. I've always found the VS offer to be better on the ground and in all their marketing than in the air - fur coat and no knickers, if you get my drift.
Duncan Callow Yes. Hopefully when this new BA Club World seat is revealed it should help bolster the airline. It’s a national embarrassment with how poor BA are!
We are off to Washington in January to see Diana Ross so it was nice to see what people throught
I flew on Virgin's ATL to LHR route last summer! They changed it to an A330 like a week before the flight though, I was so disappointed because I wanted to fly on an A340 before they all went away from the bigger airlines. The only problems I had with them was the wi-fi wasn't working (which I never use) and the personal entertainment screen was hard to use, overall very awesome crew compared to US airlines.
Jeb love all ur viedos
It's a weird seat layout- not the weirdest (that undoubtedly goes to British Airways), but it still doesn't make sense for the seats to be facing away from the window. As Dennis Bunnik mentioned on his Air New Zealand business class flight, having them facing towards the window rather than away from it would allow easier viewing out the window, and give a greater sense of privacy.
Yes you should make another Virgin Atlantic video
in 2016 I crossed the pond with virgin.
i did LHR-JFK on an A340 and JFK-LHR on an a330.
The A340 had good enough legroom (despite the entertainment box), however the actual entertainment screens are tired and are not touchscreen. i was given an iPad for IFE as my screen was not working. apart from that, I have no complaints with the outbound flight.
The a330, although it has a newer cabin, was worse than the a340. The legroom, as you outlined, was 29 inches. I'm 6'4" so i don't expect great legroom but what i was given was simply unacceptable for a 7 hour flight.
The best way to cross the pond? Has to be the 5:30pm departure from LHR-JFK on Delta. that particular flight because, of the departure and arrival times, meaning you are not too badly affected by jet-lag as you are quite literally 'chasing the sun'. EDIT: the DL flight number has been changed)
I experienced the same in august when i flew the same routes as you. Agreed
Account Suspended I think you might have flown on their newer A330-200’s which used to be Air Berlin’s, I think I read that they are going to upgrade that cabin soon, but haven’t yet, I flew the A330-300 which I thought had good legroom, but I mean I am like 5’7 right now.
Salal's Trip Reports it couldn’t have been. In 2016, air Berlin were still operating.
Account Suspended ah I didn’t read that part pardon me for that, than yeah, they are VA’s, although if you search up on SeatGuru, there are 2 Types of seating for the VA A330-300, one which has 31-32 Inches of pitch and the 1-2-1 Upper Class configuration and the older one with the 29-30 Inches of pitch and the Herringbone 1-1-1 Upper Class configuration, you can check it out on SeatGuru, I think you got the worser seating I guess.
Recently flew VS104 from Atlanta to LHR in Premium Economy. Was a great experience! Excellent food, service and a good product overall.
Hey Jeb, great video as usual. I reckon you should review your ATL-LHR flight to compare the older A340 product to the newer A330. I have seen a review comparing the A340 with the even newer B787 and the difference quite apparent!
You aren't the only one. This summer I had a flight booked with SAS from Copenhagen to Manchester but a few months before we got informed that the flight got canceled so we had to rebook to an EasyJet flight instead. Neither are our 1st choice but we will use them if Norwegian doesn't flight where we wish to go. My family has been pretty loyal Norwegian customers since about 2010 when we first flew with them from Copenhagen to London, Gatwick.
Having been on a Copenhagen to NY flight on SAS a time or two, rest assured you didn’t miss a thing! Virgin’s “upper class” seating isn’t great, but it beats the heck out of anything SAS has offered in the past few years. My ‘feeling’ for SAS’s service is “what a waste of a high priced fare”. Thru friends at AirBus, I’ve heard rumors that Virgin has ordered some terribly upgraded ‘Upper Class” areas on a few of the newest AirBus offerings. I suspect that it’s going to go at a premium over ‘regular’ upper class. But don’t know for certain as yet. Should be rolled out late 2019 or early 2020. At least that’s the dirt from the exec connection at AirBus. Time will tell of course.
You;ll love Virgin Australia's lounge. I always go there when flying in Business.
I had a delay with American Airlines. I was delayed for 3 hours! It was at Raleigh Airport. We thought we would take a A319 but after when we got inside the jet bride I noticed it ws facing down so much And I saw the cabin was in a 2-2 Configuration. I looked back to the front seats and we were in a CRJ-200 Everyone moved seats so I was next to a complete stranger I was on the aisle seat my brother way on the other side and our mom was behind me. I mean I did like it it was my first time riding in a CRJ 200! Also Nice video Jeb
I enjoy your videos, even though I would never be able to afford the first class flights! 😊 But it is very interesting and enjoyable to see what it's like. Maybe one day I'll get to experience it. Keep up the good work!
Hey Jeb, nice video as always! For me the best way to cross the Atlantic is with no doubt Singapores 5th freedom flight form Frankfurt to New York in First Class in their A380. BTW you should really check out the Sony 1000X Series noice cancelling headphones, they're way ahead of the rest, even the Bose QC Series. Best wishes from a German future pilot :D
The Virgin Clubhouse at Heathrow is one of my favourites in the world. They even have a hot tub.
Yes, do make a trip report on your upcoming A340 flight.