AIRBUS A380? - The Virgin Atlantic Fleet
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- Опубликовано: 24 апр 2024
- Virgin Atlantic has progressively moved from inefficient quad-engine jets towards a new era of twin-engine planes such as the A350 and 787, but what is the current fleet at the airline, and how close was it to almost operating the world's largest passenger plane, the Airbus A380?
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Hi, I love Virgin Atlantic. It is my favourite airline. Ive flown the A330, A340 and 787. I hope to fly the A350 and A330NEO in tyhe near future to the US. Out in one back in the other. This is after I have flown the Lufthansa 747 to your home city via Oslo, Frankfurt amd Singapore. Love your videos, keep them coming🙃🙂
I used to be a production manager at Space Models Ltd of Feltham; somewhere there is a warehouse full of Virgin Atlantic A380 models in 1/100 scale & 1/50 scale; in the hundreds......
I flew from manchester to Atlanta not too long ago with the a330-300 and it was superb! Also the interior is still pretty modern
Love these fleet deep dives. Definitely keep these coming.
Virgin Atlantic is my preferred airline. I’ve flown it multiple times over the years and the one thing that has always impressed me is their service. Several companies have jet powered tubes that will fly you from point A to point B safely but when it comes to service Virgin is hard to beat! 🇬🇧
I remember virgin used to paint “four engines for long haul” on the side of their aircraft in a dig at BA when they bought the B777.
Virgin needs to greatly improve its upper class provision especially on its older aircraft.
Between the 787 and A350 variants, I don’t really know why the A330neo is a required type… especially when you only have 42 aircraft. I know pilots can cross between the A330 and A350, but it still adds more maintenance costs for spare parts
Virgin used to have a330 300s and a340s so the a330 neo was very close to them
Due to the Delta relationship, they certainly have access to parts and maintenance at ATL TechOps for the 330s.
Aren’t they the only airline with the 787 and 330 neo? Weird choice.
I’m waiting for the retirement of A350-1000 in a next couple of years. 😒😒
@@bobkataviation3967 next couple of years? Wait at least 20 years buddy
Top work both enjoyed that one.
Congratulations on 46,000 subscribers DJ.
My advice to Sir Richard Branson and his Virgin Atlantic board would be NOT TO BUY ANOTHER BOEING.
Instead continue to shop at Airbus for any airliner needing replaced.
Airbus a330 and a350.
A Virgin A380 could have brought that Virgin quirkiness to a "Residence" type class to really make that A380 a memorable flight expierence.
There is a Virgin branded premium cruise line that has rather quirky ships.
Thanks so much dj!!
In 2018 I flew to MAN and back from the USA. JFK to MAN was a 747, MAN to ATL was an A330. Both old, though of course the A330 was newer and with a much better interior.
I would love to have seen Virgin operate a380s. Would have been spectacular. Phooey to bean counters.
I was such a shame it cancelled the brilliant A380
Virgin can't retire the A330-300 quick enough, we fly from MAN to MCO regularly, and the off-peak choice of the A330-300 is dire. The plane is old, tired, creaking and cold. The A350-1000 couldn't be more different, it's superb.
I flew one MAN to ATL back in 2018. At least it was better than the 747-400 I rode into MAN.
Agreed. Seats are well worn from the 8:27 thousands and housands of bums on them
I was so happy a month ago today when i went MAN-MCO on the a350 instead of the a330
The A380 would have been a good aircraft for the Florida routes.
You could carry a lot of chavs for sure!
I would love them to return to London Gatwick.
I think the a380-800 would be a good addon for virgin as it could begin a cool rivalry with ba
Congratulations virgin Atlantic airlines✈️️ 👍🏽
Given the backlog of orders with all manufacturers my guess the avergae fleet age will increase across all airlines
A second-hand, highly-depreciated A-380 is an accountant's dream. Watch Global Airlines snap them up! I reckon they'll have a dozen within a couple of years.
Do you really think Global will last a couple of years?????
@@matthewbarber9846 I really do. They seem to be progressing fast.
I think the same! It's going to be very interesting what their 'product' is going to be. With A380s, I think if they go for an Emirates style service , that could be very successful
Time for a rebrand . Very tired now, the same with the fleet. Upper class is way behind other airlines . Needs a complete overhaul .
The old 330 s are horrible dirty aircraft to fly on to Orlando and feel cramped after the jumbos.
I miss seeing the 747s on approach to Manchester over our house every morning 🛬✈️,
I don’t even look up any more 😔
DJ Virgin Atlantic operate a leisure fleet ( high density) and main line fleet of A350-1000's
I love virgin Atlantic but if I'm honest I much prefer the old character on the side of the nose, I get the new ones are for diversity but their is something just iconic about the old one
I like Virgin Atlantic ; but the old planes really need replacing, flying in Upper in the old style seats is dated
The A380 would have been amazing for Virgin but engineering wise it's a beast to maintain. Virgin don't the resources to operate it which is why they went for the A350 instead. Fleet wise I think they should have ordered a mixture of 787 -8 and -10s or A350-900 to remove the A330 and go with a two type fleet.
Come on DJ get your facts. This Virgin issue is because of Delta Airlines 😊.
Problem is they pulled out the Florida holiday market from Gatwick……….so no need for the A380, should they return to it they will need a high capacity aircraft again and a 400 seat aircraft is needed.
virgin going to add the A380 is impressive.
Single aisle???
This report sounds like Virgin Atlantic made some smart business decisions which while hard nosed and fan annoying seem to be customer oriented.😊
I would love to see them acquire the B777X
I still miss seeing the Virgin 346 departure and arrival at LHR, with the demise of 340 and 747 Virgin have lost their way and no longer offer anything different, Upper class is nothing special when compared to other carriers, the spark has now gone for Virgin and like the 346 and 747 will never return.
It was a major oversight, Retiring Boeing the 747-400 Never mind, not ordering the 800i As a future successor!
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Has very dated badly!
And in my opinion, only fit for the boneyard!
Virgin have lost their way when they coed With Delta!
The upper-class Is not what it should be to be!
The food service Leaves lots to Be desired when compared to BA first or club!
Yes, the seats On some of the aircraft mainly that being the airbus A 350 1000.
Nothing compares To a 747 By Boeing!
Which was flagships Fleet !
The reasoning For taking out service does not stack up!
When Lufthansa Still flies both the Boeing 747-400
And 800i!
@@lozdyer3415 and Lufthansa still fly the A340
Twelve years is not old. 🙄🙄
Nothing new here.
I flew with them in 2010 one of the worst flights ever and they are way over priced for what they offer days they are the most expensive way to cross that atlantic why pay more when there now sister company Delta offer practically the same for less as dose BA, American and United
Nothing new here? 8 & 1/2 minutes of waffle!
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This was a really crap video
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