Virgin Atlantic Upper Class: MY BEST FLIGHT YET!
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- Опубликовано: 3 май 2019
- I flew Virgin Atlantic Upper Class on their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from London to Los Angeles, which ended up being my favourite flight I've ever taken! #virginatlantic #businessclass #upperclass #virginbusinessclass
Airline: Virgin Atlantic
Flight: VS23
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 G-VYUM
From: London (LHR)
To: Los Angeles (LAX)
Departure: 15:53
Arrival: 17:58
Flight Time: 10:05
Seat: 6A
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Definitely one of your best videos. Really enjoyed seeing you having a great time, with such a nice crew and a really nice aircraft. Makes me wanna fly with Virgin in their upperclass, but this may get pretty expensive :/
Noel Philips: inflight Video I flew on the Virgin 747 to and from Orlando 2 years ago and thought they were very good
Fully agree with you
I'd love to support you, but I'd only be able to do so by using your TV channel, and it doesn't look like I can get a yearly subscription. Any ideas? It would be so much easier if an annual subscription could be offered. I'd really love to listen to this entire flight here, too. Did you hear the difference in the audio with the new GoPro7? I tried to listen to another one of your older videos, and after an hour, I had to take off the headphones and just leave it running from the speakers, because I could no longer tolerate the compressed audio. My ears rang and hissed for 6 hours after just listening to it for one hour. It brought me back to when I was a kid, and I had a pair of a.m. radio headphones, and my doctor said I had to restrict my use of them to no more than an hour a day, because I'd developed so much earwax. I thought he was kidding me, but now I really do know he wasn't. I need my hearing like you need your sight. I also found out that it wasn't just me. When sound is severely compressed to travel up into the cocleo-vestibular region where the inner ear is, it can compress the fluid in the inner ear where the vestibular nerve is, and according to a chiropractor I worked with some years back, this is why my ears hissed and rang so loudly, even with the volume at 80 decibels. It didn't get much better at 70 several days later. So now we know.
Can you do a video like this a review but on Thomson airways witch is now known as TUI
You looked so refreshed after shower, steam and massage.
First class service to the lady that checked you in the lounge, very professional !! 👍
She was special, she should train some others in the industry, she was herself first class, a lovely lady
Upper class*
I thought she was lovely ☺️
Yes - excellent service from this lady. Sir Richard would be proud. Even in the ordinary V-Room the Virgin staff are excellent.
Such a sweet heart that lady ...that's why I love the British people very kind.
The lady behind you was cracking me up.
She was trying her hardest to work out what he was doing 😂😂
Must be terrible to sit around him, talking through the entire flight... wouldn't be pleased to be filmed ob.
hahahah was going to say so funny
Steven G pull the stick out of your ass.
@@dingledangle265 hes telling the truth though. It seems to be a trend lately. It ruins other peoples experiences, simply because he wants to make a shitty youtube video
The lady who greeted you at the Clubhouse was really welcoming. I love service like that - hope Virgin value her!
I don’t like the seating configuration. I do like looking out of the window.
TeamLotus81 yeah that was what I was thinking
wayyyy too cramped of a configuration. Would not want to be staring into the middle seats either lol
@@FC-fi6dt Defiantly agree, we like as much privacy as we can get. we recently traveled with Garuda in business and it was very good.The seats on Garuda are almost identical to etihads older seats
Yes me too. This seems very strange to me 🙄
You keep saying that seat/bed is so comfy. But you don't look comfortable to me, even eating your meal. You looked awkward. 😳
Forget flying! I'd book an entire week in the clubhouse lounge! I'm just blown away at the friendliness of the cabin crew.
Well, I know the wifi password to the lounge now. I think I heard "loved".
I don't know what to do with this information.
If it's like any other premium/business lounge, they'll change it weekly. So unless you're going to LHR T3 really soon you probably can't do much with it :)
Not sure about every country but in Australia it’s changed every day 😊
Miss Minnie Morgan that’s a lot of effort lol
Sell it on eBay
Pretty sure she said "Loft"
I’m a very fearful flyer and I really enjoy watching your videos because I feel like it’s helping to desensitize me. Seeing how routine it is for you reminds me that not every fight will be terrifying
@Miss J I work on a few parts that go into these planes. The tolerances are very tight. So many checks and balances on even the smallest of parts. They are beautiful inventions. I hope your travels go well.
As a formerly fearful flier I can say that the anticipation is the hardest part. Once you're up there it seems magical. I've now been on 125 flights and I love every moment in the sky.
Safest way to travel :)
Grow up
@Miss J how did you overcome it
I was on a jet 2 A330 flying back home to Manchester from Lanzarote. we flew through the night and it turned my birthday. the crew gave me a birthday cake, asked the captain where we were flying over and let me go into the cockpit as everyone was exiting the aircraft.
wow that sounds like a great birthday flight!
wow must have been amazing, im 6 months late so technically i can say happy early or happy late birthday :D
I ve flown several times with Virgin and every time it has been a pleasure. My wife is disabled and the crew are always so attentive to her , we always leave a good review , and name staff who go over and above to help, i would fly anytime with them
11p per mile, that is the kind of information missed during most reviews! That is excellent value for money! Including a meal and being Pampered the whole time. And the pilot radios ahead for you to find out what plane it was! Incredible. Richard should watch and be happy with this.
I really enjoy flying Virgin Atlantic when I have the opportunity to. I find their cabin crew to be some of the most friendliest in the skies. Keeping my fingers crossed that they survive this current pandemic.
they survived
@@lagdroid0017 not over yet..
Danny is the most 'flight attendant '- flight attendant I've ever seen! Precious.
I think "Danny" was flirting with Noel - maybe thought his luck was in
When you spend more time in the lounge than the flight.
Lol it’s worth it, when I flew First with BA my flight from LHR to JFK was at 1:45pm but I got to T5 for 5am so I can use the hell out of Concorde lounge and all of its services, I wanted to get my moneys worth and I can tell you now it was totally worth it! Lol
Lol that’s what I did when I was in Dubai. I spent the whole day in the lounge and I have an evening flight 😂🤷🏾♂️
@@brandonbenny344 Same in DOH
@@FlyfarHP I did the same with VT. Funny story is when I was booking the tickets Euston to birmingham, I looked at one journey. Standard £33 advance, first class £25. I also had a 40% off on 1st class advance tickets thanks to virgin red beta app. So effectively standard was £33 vs first class at £15 per person. Felt like virgin paid me to go first class than standard, and I took advantage of the freebies at both euston and birmingham. Between myself and my friend, we reckon that we got our money's worth in snacks and drinks in the lounges and onboard.
I do the same with easyjet
Stop flirting with Danny 🤣
Jack Britland suits you sir!!
If you can’t be good , be careful!!!!!
Too camp for BA? :O
Literally came here to say this... Danny got a shake on the way out too.. Shake of the hand that is.
That's when the phone number was slid in to the hand..
Honestly sounds like he said “my name’s daddy” and i was like 😮
@@Kcd265 He has a wife?
Found this channel randomly and i can say that i am so happy😄keep up the good work and the great content👍🏻
That lovely lady giving you all directions, she is a treasure, a brilliant front of house, so genuinely friendly, she was first class
The seating looks really densely packed in. Feels like, for the cost of the ticket, you should have more space.
The lighting looks really tacky as well I think
for 600 pounds it would be unfair to expect more in my opinion.
SuPiLusikas doesn't this just show the absolute madness prices expected by the airline industry!!
@@franksanteugini4102 Flying in economy has never been as cheap as it is today. Although I agree that prices in upper classes are absolutely crazy! I suggest the Beme News video "Your plane ticket should be more expensive"
@@supilusikas3420 600??? so cheap!!! wow. Im booking this soon.
That lounge though... It has to be the best in Heathrow and a spa treatment included in your ticket just the icing on the cake. BA could learn a few things.
It does look a nice lounge. Never used it, or flown on Virgin for that matter. Wonder how it compares to the QR lounge in T4. That one isn't huge but it's a really nice place to sit, with excellent food.
You can tell Noel is a fan of the rub and tug program. He always hits the spa first
Lounge?? I have ever only been able to fly in the cheap seats (although when I flew Air France from Atlanta to Paris, it was pretty damn comfortable and the food and drink was great), and the closest I got to being in a Lounge was when I walked by them on my way to a seat near the Gate lol. Oh well, if not for us slugs sitting behind the posh the Airlines would go bust. There are far more of us than them on a plane lol. When I had to fly back to the UK....many years ago now (17 yrs)....from the US, I had hoped my wife and her dad would have at least put me in Business Class lol. That Flight (on an American Carrier) was horrible, and I was uncomfortable the entire 9 hours.
@@ohmygodaxel What a strange person you are. I hope you're not around children alone.
The way the lady behind you raised her brows when you said "it's a very private, secluded seat" hahaha
Proof that when it comes to service Staff/Crew are EVERYTHING... who was that lovely little bumble on Lounge Reception?!?
6:27 Duran Duran - save a prayer for me now.... 😂🤣in the background music on boarding....brilliant!
Noel gets such nice comment for his very awesome and unique videos. Keep up the great work Noel
What a great video, one of the best. Oh, your voice is amazing. So relaxing!
I agree.. 😊
i watch alot of sam chui and nonstopdan but your stuff is so much better 💪💪💪
Sam's a sleexe
Sam Chui is a proper perv, but I still enjoy his vids
What is a perv
Sam chui is basically a scam he’s airlineist basically he only has amazing views and opinions on the airlines that he uses the most mainly the expensive ones that’s how for some reason all the cabin crews seem to know his name and any other airline which aren’t the expensive ones are bad or scary or just not good enough
I've flown on business on Emirates and Virgin and people often tell me Emirates is so much better but I think Virgin definitely is. With my experience on Virgin never once have I had an issue and they try there hardest to give you the best experience possible
Flown economy on Virgin from the USA to Manchester and back, 747 out, A340 return, really impressed with service even with a cheap seat.
Outstanding review and content! I appreciate your views attention to detail. Danny has been very proactive and self-aware of your needs, I love to see those extra touches when the crew enhances the inflight experience. The ground staff at Virgin Lounge was superb. Lovely Product, thank you for your hard work, very enjoyable assessment. Best GG
I love Virgin Atlantic Upper Class. I flew them a couple of months ago and the service was superb! They were so accommodating that they even let me visit the cockpit and chat with the pilot, copilot and first officer before leaving LAX. So cool that they found out for you, the flight info for the plane heading to Oakland.
Not a fan of their upper class seat configuration at all. Like New Zealand Air, WHY would you design against the window instead of parallel?
Because they have more to offer than that. If you just want to stare out of the window at cloud banks and think it's thrilling,then you really should get out more.
@@whateverwhatever6984 rude
Love the look of the clubhouse and everything about Virgin's onboard service but I really do hate the configuration with a passion. Looking forward to their next generation of seats!
how do you like the A350 seats then
The crew is always so friendly on virgin
Excellent video! Always feel like I'm there when I watch these.Love watching you on the plane flights.🥰😍👌👏👏🛫✈🛩🛬
The best part of that for me was the terrific lady who escorted you through the lounge- I’ve travelled in those seats before and absolutely HATE them the same for NZ as well - the service etc looked great
It's very private, even with the very tall lady looking over your shoulder as you film!! Hah!
I love how positive you are
Love the way you video and edit your content. A lot of information but not too much that it’s overwhelming. Gained a subscriber 👍🏽
Thank you so much for the high quality and excellent videos I really appreciate keep up the good work and have a nice day may God bless you!
Agreed
Agreed
I love how my bro is just livin his best life and the thing i like the most is that none of this is daddy money it is all hard work
its still a disgusting show of wealth, pretentious as fuck, would avoid this person.
Too much pampering would make me uncomfortable. I guess business class might be my option.A little bigger seat ,a little better food & I'm good.
that is traveling. i need to do that my self. just wow .. great video.
I absolutely love your videos, Noel! So well made!
Great video as ever, you really reviewed the product very well and don't just treat it as an ego trip which so many of the big "flight reviewers" do. This is one of the reasons you are pretty much the only flight reviewer I'm actually subscribed to (I've said this a few times) and by my reckoning you're a good few hundred thousand subscribers short tbh.
FYI they feed and water you well in standard on virgin too. For a 7 hour flight MAN to JFK we had pre-meal snack and drink, a meal (which as far as standard class "plane food" goes, was pretty good), periodic drinks and afternoon tea before landing. On the way back it was a night flight so we got dinner, then it was lights out and sleep time (as much sleep as you can get on an old 747) and then in the morning a "solid" breakfast. Again, drinks were offered adequately often and there was a snack too.
Wingin' it with Paul Lucas is similar to him. The brits know how to do it! No whining but informative as well as entertaining.
@@SS-bk2zb actually I disagree. I used to be subscribed to him but I'm not anymore. His fans asked him to fly Spirit (I think it was) because apparently it was terrible. So he did - but he took the premium product. That isn't what his viewers asked for at all and I lost all respect for him when I watched that video. Unfortunately this is the case for most youtube avgeeks i've come across who are basically all just carbon copies of each other. There are very few channels that actually review the product they are taking, rather than just flaunting the fact - and there is a line albeit it can be quite subtle to cross it.
Simply aviation is a good channel
Well done Danny!
Nice video Noel. Loved the views out the window towards the end, and cool capturing the Fedex 777!
Thanks Paul! It was a great flight!
Epic Shot at 22:05!
I’ve never seen another aircraft in the sky so close !!
I’ve only recently found your videos, but I’m loving them. Giving me the travel bug again
Am off to book my flight after seeing your video. Thanks for the great review
Love the lounge and the pre take off from the Skipper !! What a great flight and the vision of the aircraft crossing below was brilliant! For the price...outstanding!! Great review yet again!
Thank You Noel for this amazing video!
Noel, this is one of the best reviews I've seen on RUclips. I really like how you approached this and especially how you actually paid for this. There are deals to be had for Premium travel, if you are willing to do a bit of research. So hat's off (pardon the pun) and all the best!
Now this is the way to travel.
Lovely document Noel I kinda felt like I was in Air New Zealand 787 with the mood lighting the same seating configuration. Your high quality video the background talking is top notch. Adding this to my favorites
Best review of a flight I have ever watched!
Great flight! The best experience I’ve ever had was a night flight from New Zealand to Tahiti back in 2000. I asked to visit the cockpit in flight and the captain generously allowed myself and my father to sit up there for about 30 minutes. The sky was incredible and the flight crew were eager to chat about the 767. Unfortunately probably a thing of the past after 2001.
That's such a strange configuration. What's the point in a window seat if your back is to the windows?
Exactly! Even the cup holder is in a really awkward spot. I’m so glad their new A350 will have a new config.
To squeeze in more seats without sacrificing comfort. Its actually genius from a business point of view
I did like the 2 monitors, I like to see the progress of the flight & catch a movie..I like looking out the window for takeover & landing.must have been a cost saving deal.I've seen worse configurations, I've seen a layout where if you had a window seat you had to go around the aisle seat.
Great vid. Thanks for showing your whole experience.
Thank you for that wonderful video I really enjoyed it. You sound really professional presenting the video well done.
This video is amazing!!!
This guy defo turns up 5 hours early to the airport so he can get his money's worth 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂i love it
Edit: i just got to the part where he said he was there for 5 hours 😂😂😂😂😂😂
He was on a connecting flight from Malta to take advantage of the low fare.
Most people arrive early
Lol i did exactly that few weeks ago, BA first from LHR
I would arrive early if I was flying Business or first to take advantage of the lounges! I am flying business on ba next month, and will be there 3 hours before!
I would do the same lol
I've done the upper class from Heathrow to New York. That lounge is incredible. And I quite like the ability to not sit next to anyone at all! Great flight and great crew. For anyone who is a non-meat eater -- the lounge has Beyond Burgers... :) (I know you don't care but it takes all kinds!)
We flew back from Vancouver in business class and can honestly say the lounge the service and the flight absolutely incredible well recommended it 👍🏼🥂
Appreciate the video thank you
Herschel Is a Canadian Brand. Here in Canada, it is super popular among students because their back pack bags are so good!
As always Noel an interesting review. You are such a lovely and polite guy and thank you for posting.
Fantastic video Noel. Virgin Atlantic look really great with lovely food. Excellent, enjoyed that.
How I wish I could fly upper class virgin Atlantic to LA 😂
Still at it with the white wine! 😇
Great report! Awesome price! Perfekt! Looking very forward to see your next
trips, especially Singapore to Los Angeles with 17 hours on the A350! This one is one of your top 5 reports!
Great video really enjoyed watching keep up the great content
The 787 WING FLEX ❤️😂!!!!
ha ha, that lady behind you as you were talking constantly looking into the camera. My entire focus went there
She looks pretty surprised at first lol
thank you so much for showing me your exciting trips.
absolutely incredible!!!!!!!
Like many others,I cant say I was a fan of the seat configuration but apart from that the whole flight experience form London to LA looked and sounded impeccable
The staff are Great, that Lady in the Lounge was lovely.
Great Video Noel... I have only flown Upper Class with Virgin once and totally agree it was an amazing experience, the crew were wonderful and friendly, flying Upper Class to NY next April to catch a cruise from there, can't wait.
Wow- what a flight! What a video and what a great price you got! Fantastic all round.
That was amazing! I'm a nervous flyer but this honestly put my mind at rest, I'll have to check out Virgin Atlantic Upper Class in the future!
me too!
My 9 yr old daughter has seen this video, and she wants to know when we will take a plane with beds. I said, when we wins the lotto lol. Jokes aside...nice video :)
Upper Class looks amazing. A must on my bucket list now.
I have flown Seattle to London and return Premium Economy and it was great. We're going Upper Class this time, so very much looking forward to it. Two other bloggers have commented that it's the best flight they've ever taken, so we are very excited.
Me and my wife got upgraded last year with Virgin as it was last day of our honeymoon, one of there employes sorted it for us as we our friends on Facebook and I have never met him, I would definitely recommend Virgin Atlantic to anyone
I once was on a continental flight back in like 2008 from Zurich to Philadelphia, and there was a huge military cargo plane just a thousand feet below over Ireland, the F/A also went to the flight deck for infos.
RAF, USAF or the Russians?
Nothing wrong with that, you were in good hands. Only in Spanish airspace should you worry
Continental was the best US airlines in the early 00s
Been in the lounge 3/4 times and has always been perfect 👌🏽🔥
You are a our hero proud of you for everything,thank you so much
I love Virgins upper deck, flying it very often, my dad fly the 747 for virgin
Only just seen this video come up. I'm a regular in upper class and I love it. Top tips for next time: Get a taxi and dropped off in the upper class wing and skip the public check-in all together. Also, in the lounge, by the pool table is a door leading to an outdoor garden with amazing views of the whole airport.
God forbid you dirty yourself with the "public" at check in
@@brendanlawrence3624eww disgusting, pass 🤮🤮
no fair! That looked so cool hope you had a nice flight
wow. what an amazing experience. definitely want to fly virgin now
Loved this vid, currently working my arse off to fly upper class, this has really made me want to fly like this even more!!
That guy who was talking about the wine was so cute I stg
Great video Noel 👍
I love the smoke or whatever on the wings or in the engine when they take off and land on a 787-9
Love virgin Atlantic. There amazing. 👍
I had an amazing flight in business class with British airways
REALLY good review, Noel! We're looking at post-pandemic trips, and this leg is an option! THANKS for the excellent review! You've got another subscriber!
Like others, I enjoyed the lady behind you, lol!
Really enjoyed the video Noel it was an absolute pleasure watching it thank you.
Glad to hear it!
Loved my upper class Virgin Atlantic flight from Heathrow to Los Angeles. My premium economy flight from LAX to Heathrow was quite good, too. The 787 is a great aircraft with a great airline.
You missed the open viewing area from the upstairs section of the lounge by the pool table
Great insight, will be good to try this out one day!
WiFi Password for the lounge is LOVE