What is the new Virgin Upper Class layout?

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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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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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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In a 3-3-3 configuration, both window seats are 2 seats removed from the aisle. In a 2-5-2 configuration, only the middle seat of the 5 block is 2 seats removed from the aisle.

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Our private lounge in Tampa is provided for Upper Class passengers and gold card holders. Each guest is also able to invite a friend to join them, as long as they're travelling on the same flight.

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Skip the queues for a smooth and stress-free journey with the added benefits of Virgin's Upper Class experience that include priority boarding, fast track security and priority baggage delivery.

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Our Upper Class experience includes: Fully flat bed.

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

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Exit rows, aisle or window seats, and anywhere close to the front are typically considered the best seats on a plane. On a short business trip, you might want an aisle seat near the front of the plane so you can debark as quickly as possible on arrival.

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The following airlines have some seats with widths below 17 inches, making them among the smallest in the industry: Qatar Airways. China Southern. Caribbean Airlines.

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The Boeing 767, discontinued in its passenger version but still used by a number of airlines (especially in North America and Japan), is one of the most comfortable ways to fly in economy, with wider seats and only one middle seat in the 2-3-2 seating layout.

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If the plane has a 3-4-3 configuration, sitting on the aisle of the centre section means there will be fewer passengers needing to move past you to access to the toilet or to stretch their legs.

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In general, families may like to sit close to the front because it can both offer extra legroom (if seated in the bulkhead) and the ability to get on/off the aircraft with carry-on luggage easier. On the other hand, families may also like sitting in the very back because it's next to the lavatory.

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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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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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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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