VIRGIN ATLANTIC BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW : 29 July 2010 by M Tyson
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AIRCRAFT | A340 |
CABIN | Business Class |
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I was a little disappointed with Upper Class. I could not find a comfortable position with the seats and
would prefer direct control over the full recline rather than having to call and attendant for
assistance. It was a somewhat cramped feeling and the angled seats don't seem to work for me. The service
was pleasant but food quality was average. I will revert to Premium Economy on future trips.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW : 9 June 2010 by D Davidson
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AIRCRAFT | A340 |
CABIN | Business Class |
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Sat in the quieter section behind the bar row 13 upper class which was anything but quiet. Lots of
passing traffic to/from kitchen also passengers in premium economy coming through to use the toilets.
Seat narrower than expected. The foot rest is supposed to double up as a chair for friend to sit and chat
with you is so small that it's virtually unusable. No overhead storage. Old loop entertainment system.
Row 4K on return same A340 , more private as not facing anyone, overhead storage, noted that middle row
didn't have storage in this front section either. Old loop entertainment system still. Not possible to
charge laptops system as its not available on some routes, where it is available you have to buy special
charge leads for £63 GBP from skyshop.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW : 5 February 2010 by James Wyatt
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AIRCRAFT | A40-600 |
CABIN | Business Class |
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LHR - Nairobi. The lounge at T3 is fantastic - plenty to do, even had my shoes cleaned. The time
disappeared quickly. We had our three young kids with us, so slightly nervous of their behaviour, but
they fell asleep almost immediately (night flight). I can't make my mind up about the Upper Class seats.
It's a clever design but not quite long enough for my 6'1" body! Shoulder space when lying flat is good
though. Virgin staff are nearly always nice pretty young girls and often very good, but on this flight
they were clearly tired and service was sloppy. The food was unremarkable. The bar can be fun if there
are other willing passengers. Overall it is a really good business class service. BA has better trained
staff and slightly better food, but given the choice, I'd use Virgin.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW : 5 February 2010 by Andy Baker
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AIRCRAFT | A340-60 |
CABIN | Business Class |
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Found the seat highly uncomfortable due to the fixed recline position, It becomes a pain when you want to
convert to a bed as this requires cabin attendant assistance. Poor design.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW : 5 February 2010 by Ben Lovejoy
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AIRCRAFT | A340 |
CABIN | Business Class |
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I want to sleep, and the mattress is much better than leather seating for that. Having to get up first is
a slight pain, but I tend to just go to the bathroom when I'm ready to sleep and ask a FA to make up the
bed, then it's done when I return. The pod design is fantastic for privacy, though awkward if you want to
talk. The width is good in bed mode, slightly cramped in seat mode, but I love every seat having direct
aisle access.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW : 5 February 2010 by Gerry Ryan
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AIRCRAFT | A340-600 |
CABIN | Business Class |
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Upper Class seats are good when fully flat - plenty of room to lie fully flat and comes with a nice quilt
and pillow. When configured as a seat you can recline for take off and landing - you do have to engage in
some contortion however to look out the window. Privacy good and cabin is generally quiet unless you are
sitting near the bar. The seat is a bit funny when in seat mode in that you do not really have a right
arm rest (seat 7K) and storage of personal items is an issue as the little section designed for this is
too small. I stored my passport there and to my dismay discovered that it had been eaten by the seat -
had to dismantle the seat to retrieve it.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW : 5 February 2010 by Prajeet Chadha
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AIRCRAFT | A340-600 |
CABIN | Business Class |
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DEL-LHR Upper Class. The length of seat is good however while sleeping I found the ottoman stool which
forms part of the flat bed very uncomfortable.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW : 17 July 2009 by E Hutchins
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AIRCRAFT | A340-300 |
CABIN | Business Class |
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ORD-LHR in 14K. When flat this bed is as good as any business class I have tried. But
the reading light when reclined, not sleeping, is useless. The water tray is oddly placed
and there is little to no storage for a book, eyeglasses or such. One needs to get
completely up into the aisle when converting it to a bed which is a little inconvenient.
You are either flat or at 45 degrees. The ability to have someone dine with you, by them
sitting on your footrest, is nice. Privacy good. Don’t bother trying to look out the
window; it’s not possible.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW : 17 July 2009 by A Mitchell
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AIRCRAFT | Boeing 747-400 |
CABIN | Business Class |
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Seat is fairly comfortable and reclines fully flat, however, to do this, you have to
leave your seat and move all your personal belongings. The seat is great once it is a bed
and offers plenty of space. A good IFE available and upper deck was quiet. Privacy was
fantastic; however, because of the odd layout of the seats, it was awkward talking to my
wife. Service was OK but not brilliant and the some with the food. As a whole, I think
British Airways is better as the seat is more comfortable and has better service, food
and a good level of privacy.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW : 17 July 2009 by T Sakyamuni
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AIRCRAFT | A340 |
CABIN | Business Class |
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Seat is fully flat - this is key since I tend to slide down the seat throughout the
flight if it's angled. Privacy is great, with each set in an individual pod - very
comfortable and cozy. They give you down duvets. Seat width and length are great for me
(I am 5'8" and pretty thin). Individual pods are not great if you are traveling with a
partner you want to talk to. It is somewhat annoying that the seat has to be physically
flipped to go from lounge to bed mode.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW : 17 July 2009 by M Caselton
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AIRCRAFT | A340-600 |
CABIN | Business Class |
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Seats 5k and 6K - very private as there is no one facing you. No noises around as
restrooms and bar are close but not close enough. Seats are very comfortable and a must
for a long flight.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW : 14 May 2009 by Byron Chapman
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AIRCRAFT | Boeing 747-400 |
CABIN | Business Class |
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As a bed I find this seat more comfortable than BA due to the width at the top of the
shoulders. I have broad shoulders and BA was not wide enough. The Upper deck on the 747
receives wonderful service and also quiet upstairs. Upper class seats allow for privacy, but
not good when travelling with a partner.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW : 30 April 2009 by Dean Hassan
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AIRCRAFT | A340 |
CABIN | Business Class |
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On the whole, the Upper Class seat was good, better than some business class seats. The bar at
the back is nice to sit and have a chat with other passengers and staff are attentive. The
seat is comfortable leather, relatively spacious and opens up nice and long. Saying that,
there were a couple of irritating things about the seat that I didn't like. Having to get out
of the bed to turn it back into a seat to sit or to use the table for meals is irritating. It
would be nicer to have something more in between (sliding seat or better located table)
*The high sides/angling of the seats and the number of seats in the cabin make it feel quite
cramped compared to other business classes, especially when disembarking or when lots of
people are moving about. The little utility holder box thing and drink tray are not volumous
or ideally placed. The drink tray is particular is not ideally placed, especially when reading
at night and having to open/close/move and place a drink on it. I found myself fighting with
this quite a few times (it won, naturally). When sleeping, I kept banging my head against the
vent thing below where the bottle of water is kept. It was probably me sleeping badly but it
did wake me up on a few occasions. On the whole, as business classes go, the ability to
stretch out and relax are welcome on long journeys.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW : 30 April 2009 by P Penteado
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AIRCRAFT | B747/A340 |
CABIN | Business Class |
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The adequacy of these seats depends greatly on your size. If you have broad shoulders, avoid
them as you will be very cramped. There is nowhere to put your arms, a wall on each side of
the seat. Smaller persons will probably be quite comfortable. Sleeping is a bit better,
although very awkward to convert from on position to the other. You need to get out of the
seat, get your things out of the way, and the seat literally flips over, the original seat
gone and an ironing board available for you to sleep on, thin mattress, only really usable
with the duvet.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW : 17 February 2009 by P Walsh
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AIRCRAFT | A340-600 |
CABIN | First Class |
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The limo is a great touch and the Club House at Terminal 3 Heathrow is fantastic. Large, great
food, relaxing and staff very attentive. On board, sitting in the seat probably not as
comfortable as BA but once you lie flat its larger and more relaxing - particularly with the
duvets and soft pillows. Sleeper suit also a nice touch. Entertainment good and Virgin has
that trendy factor that BA does not have. The onboard bar is nice - I dont use it, but its a
good touch.
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