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Upper Class Review on Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9. What is this?

Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)
Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)
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👁️ 98K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 15:45

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a detailed review of the Upper Class cabin on a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flying from Seattle to London Heathrow. They begin by critiquing the cabin layout, noting that the chevron configuration lacks privacy and can feel haphazard. While the seats are wider than those on the new A350, the reviewers find them somewhat confining and dislike that they face away from the windows. They also highlight a lack of convenient storage space for personal electronics. The dining experience receives high praise, specifically the premium cocktails, wine selection, and high quality desserts. The cabin crew is singled out as the absolute highlight of the service, described as friendly, helpful, and an absolute credit to the airline. Ultimately, the reviewers conclude that the product feels like a mix of business class and premium economy. They suggest that while the service is excellent, the cabin is only worth the upgrade if secured at a significant discount relative to premium economy.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🏅Authority Creator
TransatlanticFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It's upper class, but not as upper class as we expected.

The staff really takes this experience up several notches. They are simply the best cabin crew we have ever experienced

We would honestly pitch it as mostly business class with invasive touches of premium economy.

Virgin Atlantic's premium economy is so good the price uplift would have to be very small to tempt us into upgrading

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider premium economy as the sweet spot for value.
Only upgrade to upper class if you get a great deal not much more than premium economy.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class and how does it compare to business and first class?
QIs the upgrade from premium economy to upper class worth the cost?

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London Heathrow
Seattle
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