The best seats, without question, are on the A side – where passengers face a wall, rather than facing other passengers. We picked seats 5A and 6A, figuring that it would be a good idea to be neither too close to the galley nor too close to the bar. A word of warning: Avoid seats in Row 7, as these have no window!

On the Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9, the Upper Class cabin features a unique 1-1-1 "herringbone" layout where the best seat depends on your priority for privacy versus social interaction. For solo travelers seeking maximum privacy, the clear winners are any seats in Row A. Because Row A has its own dedicated aisle that is not shared with the middle seats (Row G), you face a wall rather than another passenger's feet. Specifically, seats 4A through 7A are the "sweet spot," as they are far enough from the front galley and the "The Bar" at the back to avoid noise and light pollution. If you are traveling with a companion, seats in Rows G and K are better, as they share an aisle and allow you to see each other across the partition. Avoid Row 1 due to galley noise and the last row (Row 11) because it is directly adjacent to the social bar area, which can remain loud throughout the flight in 2026's lively Upper Class atmosphere.