Is Virgin upper class the same as first?

When flying Virgin Atlantic first class, also known as upper class, you'll experience luxury every step of the way. Your experience starts with a chauffeured ride to the airport, and then continues with exclusive airport lounges — and that's all before your eventual departure. Bag allowance.



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I think my $600 for this amazing flight is okay, as I couldn't fly economy for that price! My Virgin Atlantic Upper Class flight was great, and I would do it again. Points and miles for the win, once again!

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Classes of service: Virgin Atlantic offers three classes of seats — economy, premium economy and Upper Class business class. Economy fares are further broken down into three categories: Delight, Classic and Light. Upper Class passengers receive complimentary access to Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounges.

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Our Upper Class experience includes: Fully flat bed.

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Virgin Atlantic Upper Class vs premium economy The main differences between Upper Class and Premium are that Upper Class has lie-flat seats, multi-course meals, pajamas, extra checked and carry-on baggage, and access to a social space onboard, plus lounge access on the ground.

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The main differences between Upper Class and Premium are that Upper Class has lie-flat seats, multi-course meals, pajamas, extra checked and carry-on baggage, and access to a social space onboard, plus lounge access on the ground.

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If you're already booked in Economy or Premium, you can bid to upgrade to the ultimate VIP experience in Upper Class.

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Simply tell us how much you're willing to pay for an upgrade, by making a bid. Bids can be made up to seven days before your flight is due to depart. If your bid is accepted, congratulations, you've just bagged yourself an upgrade. We'll send you an email to let you know.

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To explore available upgrades, log into My Booking and browse the seat map. Hover or tap on your preferred seat to view pricing and pay for your upgrade online. If you've got Virgin Points, we've got a Reward Seat with your name on it.

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46 Premium seats. 30 Upper Class suites – plus two 'Retreat' Upper Class suites (see below)

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If you've saved enough Virgin Points and there is availability in the higher cabin (Premium or Upper Class), the flight can be upgraded*. So if you've already made your booking on a reward flight, unfortunately you cannot upgrade.

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If you're arriving at Heathrow via public transport, including mainline train, tube or the Heathrow Express, you can still enjoy a fast transfer through the private security channel at the Upper Class Wing. You'll check in at Zone A in the main T3 area, then take the lift up to the Upper Class Wing.

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If you've made an Upper Class reward booking with Virgin points it doesn't come with complimentary ground transfers, but you can add a chauffeur car to any destination in the UK or US within 75 driven miles from the airport with Virgin points.

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If not for the wider seats, you should definitely upgrade to Virgin's Premium economy for a superior meal. Back in economy, you may receive a packaged meal with much fewer options, but I was quite impressed with the meal service I had.

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Thirty new Upper Class suites — arranged in a staggered 1-2-1 configuration — surround the two special Retreat Suites in the front cabin. Each seat will face forward, convert to a fully flat bed and have direct aisle access — a huge improvement over the existing A330 Upper Class seats.

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Headquartered in London, Virgin Atlantic was founded by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson in 1984, with innovation and customer service at its core. In 2022, it was voted Britain's only Global Five Star Airline by APEX for the sixth year running.

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Alcohol. As with most international flights, alcoholic beverages are complimentary for all Virgin Atlantic passengers. Those flying in Premium get a welcome aboard drink of Champagne (or juice or sparkling water if you prefer).

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Pajamas. Some first-class flyers on luxury airlines may receive a set of pajamas to wear on their flight. As airlines cannot reuse these pajamas, these pajamas are yours to keep after the flight, according to David Adler, founder and CEO of The Travel Secret.

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