VIRGIN AUSTRALIA Business Class Seat reviews

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   BOEING 777

LA-Brisbane in June '12, the new cushioned business class seats are much more comfortable than the original version. The best thing about the seats is that in the flat-bed position the extra cushioning plus underlay makes it much more comfortable. IFE system is average, the food nice and so was on board service.

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   BOEING 777

The lie-flat seats are more appropriately described as almost lie-flat. They stay in a bit of a recline V position which made my back ache terribly. They are also rather narrow and I'm a relatively thin person. The cushioning is worn out and you can feel the metal beneath the seat. All of this made for a very uncomfortable flight. The worst part, however, is getting in and out of your seat if you are flying alone. If you are in the window seat and the person next to you decides to make the bed, the only way for you to get to the toilet is to literally straddle that person to climb over them. If you're in the aisle seat, you become the straddled. Not at all thought out.

MEL-JHB in business class. On the way in 5k, found seat good overall although a bit narrow and firm. The seat turned into a flat bed to sleep. The screen improved privacy whilst sleeping. On the return in row 7 which provided extra privacy. Food on the flight very good with a good choice of wine.

Rather disappointed! Had expected the same sort of seat is Virgin Atlantic and found this to be a cramped cabin - they even have a center row of 3 seats that is not good for today's business class comfort. The seat does go flat but with some lumps between the cushions and whilst I slept, it was not very comfortable. Seat width was quite poor, and the IFE is also disappointing with a not very good armrest screen. Staff okay, food not really to business class presentation by wholesome. Washrooms rather cramped as well.