Is Virgin Atlantic upper class the same as business class?

Virgin is the only airline to offer Upper Class, a combination of Business and First Class. It has always been a market leader rather than a follower.

What is the difference between premium and Upper Class on Virgin?

Upper class is a fully lie flat seat. Premium economy is a bigger economy type seat,which reclines slightly.

Is Virgin Upper Class lounge open?

All Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounges are open to passengers flying the airline with an Upper Class boarding pass and Flying Club Gold members.

What is Virgin’s New upper class layout?

Virgin Atlantic has unveiled its brand new Upper Class suite which will launch on the carrier’s A350-1000 aircraft this summer. The carrier has moved away from its current herringbone Upper Class layout (where seats face into the cabin), to a new 1-2-1 configuration with seats facing outwards towards the windows.

Does Virgin’s A350 upper class have a deep mattress?

Virgin has also confirmed to Business Traveller that the door “does not go fully across”. The Telegraph article also states that there will be a total of 44 Upper Class suites on the A350, with passengers benefiting from “a deep mattress and the thickest pillow in the sky”.

Why travel in Virgin Atlantic upper class?

Whether you’re with us for business or pleasure, travelling in Virgin Atlantic Upper Class makes your journey something to look forward to. Enjoy creature comforts in your own personal space, with loads of leg room, oodles of entertainment and drinks delivered on demand.

Is Virgin Atlantic planning to retrofit the new suite on existing aircraft?

The airline confirmed that there are currently no plans to retrofit the new suite on existing aircraft, with its A330 fleet recently having been refurbished, and the A340s and B747s set to be retired by the end of 2021. Commenting on the unveiling Mark Anderson, Executive Vice President Customer, at Virgin Atlantic said: