VIRGIN ATLANTIC A330-900neo FIRST EVER FLIGHT | Comparing Business Class, Premium and Economy

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 1 ноя 2022
  • We flew on Virgin Atlantic's brand-new A330-900neo for its first ever commercial flight. In usual TPG UK fashion, we compared all three classes on board this journey from London to Boston. Nicky Kelvin got the pick of the seats in Upper Class, special guest Sam Salter flew in premium economy, and Liam Spencer tried out the new economy seats at the back of the plane.
    TPG booked seats in each cabin at the following rates:
    Upper Class: 57,500 Virgin Points + £624 in taxes and fees.
    Premium: 27,500 Virgin Points + £374 in taxes and fees.
    Economy: 20,000 Virgin Points + £218 in taxes and fees.
    Follow @NickyKelvin - / nickykelvin
    Follow @Liam_Spencer - / liam_spencer
    Follow @SamSalter - / sammsalter
    NEWSLETTER: thepointsguy.co.uk/mailing-list/
    INSTAGRAM: / thepointsguyuk
    TWITTER: / thepointsguyuk
    FACEBOOK: / thepointsguyuk

Комментарии • 416

  • @happyphoto200
    @happyphoto200 Год назад +331

    Love how airlines are adding Bluetooth connectivity to their aircraft

    • @modulator1
      @modulator1 Год назад +4

      15 y/o stuff

    • @modulator1
      @modulator1 Год назад +2

      bots,. ;-(

    • @oxtinposs9451
      @oxtinposs9451 Год назад +3

      I believe United was the first.

    • @carbide2
      @carbide2 Год назад +7

      Pretty sure Qatar just beat them to it by a couple days

    • @oxtinposs9451
      @oxtinposs9451 Год назад +4

      @@carbide2 Ahh. Good to know.

  • @richardnedbalek1968
    @richardnedbalek1968 Год назад +78

    9:15 Liam made a good call upgrading to Economy Delight with all of the extra room, including foot room for his 12s! 😊

  • @hkjuhucampbell4005
    @hkjuhucampbell4005 Год назад +25

    Sam is a very good dancer.

  • @thomasschroeter302
    @thomasschroeter302 Год назад +91

    Good on Nicky for actually pronouncing Schwarzwaelder Kirschtorte properly!! Your German fans appreciate it 😂🥰

    • @carsten2293
      @carsten2293 Год назад +2

      Haha so true. That's what I thought immediately. The only little thing is that the "ä" is not pronounced like the "a" but how should he know 🤪

    • @vivia3382
      @vivia3382 Год назад +2

      Scheint ihm trotzdem geschmeckt zu haben 🤪🥰

  • @starburstcopy
    @starburstcopy Год назад +21

    I absolutely loved Sam's grand entrance, and it was funny to watch you copy his pirouette. 😂😂😂 Please bring him along on more of your trips.

    • @were-all-human9427
      @were-all-human9427 Год назад

      Sam and Nick are/were a thing, wasnt impressed he intro Sam as his 'friend'. I hope Sam stays on the team, but where has Dan Ross gone (also 'on the team')

  • @1079walter
    @1079walter Год назад +24

    The guys always give us an amazing flight review. Sam is a really nice addition...hope to see more of him.

  • @lindadepascale8290
    @lindadepascale8290 Год назад +8

    I absolutely love the format of your videos!!!To be able to see all 3 classes in one video is awesome. Great idea guys!❤❤❤❤

  • @martinsriggs2441
    @martinsriggs2441 Год назад +8

    There’s nothing sweeter than being able to afford the luxury of traveling to different locations enchanting and beautiful.

    • @martinsriggs2441
      @martinsriggs2441 Год назад

      I like the sound of this guy, I am also a travel enthusiast but sadly I don’t have the financial power to live my dreams of and adventurous life, if it’s possible I would also like to do business with this guy, what is the best way I can use to reach out to him

    • @martinsriggs2441
      @martinsriggs2441 Год назад

      Thanks for the help guys, I really appreciate the information

  • @tombrooks5933
    @tombrooks5933 Год назад +81

    While I do miss Jean, Sam is a great stand-in. Hope to see more of him. Liam of course is stellar. Thanks Nicky.

    • @raychul33
      @raychul33 Год назад +4

      Do you know what happened to Jean? He was so funny

    • @aaronadam4747
      @aaronadam4747 Год назад +5

      Is Sam Nick's boyfriend? I see them quite intimate in Instagram.

    • @tombrooks5933
      @tombrooks5933 Год назад +2

      @@raychul33 last i saw of Jean he
      was married and kind of out of sight after that.

    • @ThesecitydaysUkblog
      @ThesecitydaysUkblog Год назад +6

      @@raychul33 He has his own channel now.

    • @raychul33
      @raychul33 Год назад

      @@ThesecitydaysUkblog oh really! Do you mind telling me which?

  • @AmolNimbalkar
    @AmolNimbalkar Год назад +60

    Love you all but Nikki needs to travel more in economy and would be fun to hear others’s views on premium classes. Don’t get me wrong, die hard fan of Nikki and his review as well. Just adding a bit more spice to the ragu!
    Also, is there like a beauty pre-requisite for this channel’s hosts? Someday would love to review and travel with you all 🤗
    Please do an india or south east Asia segment please

    • @TheMilesMogul1
      @TheMilesMogul1 Год назад +4

      Spice to the ragu 😂

    • @mrmanor101
      @mrmanor101 Год назад +36

      Agreed, he spends wayyy too many flight in premium cabins. I love him, but he’s gotta suck it out in economy as well

    • @AmolNimbalkar
      @AmolNimbalkar Год назад

      @@TheMilesMogul1 Gosh you caught me off guard 🫣😬

    • @TTM1895
      @TTM1895 Год назад +11

      Nicky IS The Points Guy. On airplanes that are new and ones that are emerging with new technology and features, I don't begrudge him at all for taking the Point of traveling in the best class initially. He has done plenty in other classes on airlines as well, but it is his channel and I don't think you should give him too much heat as he is making all of this available and possible.

    • @digital3450
      @digital3450 Год назад

      Yep - would like to see some comparisons of other hosts on the upper cabins!

  • @kennethchongweithart7905
    @kennethchongweithart7905 Год назад +1

    These 3 have the world's most soothing voices ever!!! It's just so relaxing listening to you guys...it's like having an ear-gasm...Loving these comparison videos....❤️

  • @lorijohnston4311
    @lorijohnston4311 Год назад +3

    I always love Liam's pluffy pillow rating.
    I've only flown Virgin once but found it to be a very nice experience. Thanks, NIcky, Sam, and Liam for reviewing this flight. Love your videos -- although watching them makes me think that I erred in choosing my career -- I'd much rather review flights!
    Have a great weekend!

  • @martinjames6838
    @martinjames6838 Год назад +5

    Why does Nikki nearly always travel upper/first?

  • @BRTripReport
    @BRTripReport Год назад +5

    Amazing video! You guys did a great job showing all the different cabins!

  • @kraigschess1772
    @kraigschess1772 Год назад +25

    I'm flying out on the A330-900neo at the weekend from UK to US on Delta One, and the return leg the following week is on the A330-900neo with Virgin Upper Class. Looking forward to it! Good review. I really enjoyed the A350 upper class seat when I flew previously.

    • @gowdie911
      @gowdie911 Год назад +1

      How did you compare the delta to virgin?

    • @alisonanderson4732
      @alisonanderson4732 Год назад +1

      @@gowdie911 it’s only my first day in the US today, I flew Delta One yesterday, flying Virgin back at the weekend.
      Delta One was good but I wasn’t blown away by the style - it looked very “plain Jane” but it was very comfortable - my flight was 9 hours and honestly felt like a 5 hour flight. Food was decent, dessert was the best. Comfort levels were 9/10. Cabin could have done with a wipe down before I arrived.

  • @anngray-trufant4362
    @anngray-trufant4362 Год назад +7

    Sam! How fun to see him in the video. Love watching these!! Great inspiration. 🤩

  • @adamcooper7824
    @adamcooper7824 Год назад

    Really sharp video again! Good to see you back properly

  • @TTM1895
    @TTM1895 Год назад +11

    I'm still awaiting your end of year review of everything you have covered. Top 3 would be great. Also, bottom 3 would be of great interest.

  • @rosso2017
    @rosso2017 Год назад +6

    Surprise surprise. Nikki in first/upper, and Liam in economy. 😂

    • @melissafoh9373
      @melissafoh9373 Год назад

      Do the dudes ever draw straw to see who gets first, business, premium, or economy? Cause if they did its fair game. Nick, appealing to the eyes, but dude rotate with the others

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Год назад +7

    Liam and Sam browsing in Dior is a separate show waiting to happen.

  • @EthanPricco
    @EthanPricco Год назад +7

    Great video as usual!! That economy meal was pretty disappointing, it could’ve used a salad or some fruit. Upper class and premium look great though! I also really enjoyed Sam being in the video, would love to see him in some future videos.

  • @scruff520
    @scruff520 Год назад +3

    Well done guys awesome video as always, and yeah have to agree Sam is a great dancer, hope to see him on more vids xx

  • @missVmilne
    @missVmilne Год назад +38

    You are so tantalisingly close to 400K subscribers. This excellent review video should earn you many more new recruits to the channel. Loved this energetic ode to the new A330 with Virgin. Looking forward to my own experience onboard soon. Stay well and positive. Hello from London : - )

  • @marvcapitola4262
    @marvcapitola4262 Год назад +1

    Awesome video! Very informative. Cheers guys! 🎉🍻🍻

  • @winec00ler
    @winec00ler 3 месяца назад

    Thanks so much! I flew Upper Class from LAX to LHR last year. I hadn't realized they served meals to the other classes.

  • @rohangibson8148
    @rohangibson8148 Год назад +3

    love these comparison vids

  • @robaviation.7904
    @robaviation.7904 Год назад

    A perfect, well-rounded review!!

  • @Calebs_Aviation
    @Calebs_Aviation Год назад +7

    Wow 🤩 what a great video The Points Guy UK 🇬🇧
    I cannot wait to fly on Virgin Atlantic especially on the A330-900 neo!! 😮😊
    The new Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Suites on the A330s & A350s look a lot like Delta Airlines’ Delta One Suites on their A330 & A350 aircraft! 😮
    Always love to see an Inagural flight review!
    Cheers Guys! 🥂
    Caleb
    Caleb’s Aviation 🎉

  • @kbunky69
    @kbunky69 Год назад +3

    Now that is a Sam entrance , brilliant.. nice to see him on the video .

  • @leiarichardson65
    @leiarichardson65 9 месяцев назад

    Lovely review

  • @kirstenrubberducky
    @kirstenrubberducky Год назад +10

    As someone who worked in theatre for years, seeing Sam pirouette across my screen was so bloody lovely! Like two worlds colliding.

  • @brythonicman3267
    @brythonicman3267 Год назад

    Flew on the VA A380 Heathrow to Dullas (DC) in economy & paid just £70 more for extra leg space. Apart from Singapore Airlines, it was the best economy ever. Large comfortable seats, first class amenity pack, great food, obliging flight attendants and the A380 is so quiet compared to any other plane I've flown with and such large windows (something to do with new aircraft technology I think). A great flight in both directions.

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Год назад +8

    Liam should’ve introduced the term ‘Pluffy’ to Sam. Great Boston Accent and also MAKE SAM A POINTS GUY!
    P.S. He was really looking forward to the Callbell Challenge lol

  • @Relaxingtravelvideoandaudio
    @Relaxingtravelvideoandaudio 7 месяцев назад

    Great review! Do you know if we book economy on points, can we upgrade to delight later? Not seeing that option on the points screen ;) thanks!!

  • @lmitchell7450
    @lmitchell7450 Год назад

    Thank you. Great review!

  • @Paulhilvert
    @Paulhilvert Год назад

    Guys I absolutely love your videos, I am so desperate to fly on the beautiful Virgin Atlantic 330Neo, it looks a stunning product, well done Virgin Atlantic and well done guys great job as always. 👏😍

  • @charliefirth9185
    @charliefirth9185 Год назад +1

    Great video guys, loved the review! 🔥

  • @spikedavis4013
    @spikedavis4013 Год назад +3

    Love your videos, can you do a review of Manchester terminal 2. T
    Love your videos

  • @jeremypearson6852
    @jeremypearson6852 4 месяца назад

    I’ve flown VA in Premium and First (using points) many times over the past twenty years between Miami and LHR. The staff have always been friendly and professional. I think the extra legroom is worth it on a long flight. The other extras are just icing on the cake.

  • @christianeduardo1
    @christianeduardo1 Год назад +33

    This videos are giving me life and Sam is the absolute best addition to the group! Who knew that we, the audience, needed him so much? 😅

  • @goldfever4570
    @goldfever4570 Год назад

    Great video this one! So much energy

  • @maxxx2783
    @maxxx2783 9 месяцев назад

    I'm going to las Vegas soon and I'm a 6'5 guy, so its great to know that I wont struggle in premium economy. Love the review

  • @DLFH
    @DLFH Год назад +2

    How long is it between when you turn around and head back? And do you take the opportunity to fly another airline or is it a round trip ticket?

  • @Louissee1
    @Louissee1 Год назад +1

    Loved this thorough review, allowing a peek of the flying experience at various levels. Flying VA for the first time this week ATL-LHR in Economy Delight and this review has shown me that it’ll be an enjoyable experience, but also makes me want to think about upgrading to Premium on a future flight. 😊 Well done!

    • @calsonx6866
      @calsonx6866 11 месяцев назад +1

      How was it?

    • @Louissee1
      @Louissee1 11 месяцев назад

      @@calsonx6866 Economy Delight was a wonderful experience. Tons of legroom (I’m 5’2”), huge beautiful IFE screens, fairly nice meals, and a lightweight blanket at each seat. I was fortunate enough to be on the two-seater side (2-4-2 layout) with no seat mate in both directions. Will definitely be flying Economy Delight on future VA trips!

  • @hannahchilcott5851
    @hannahchilcott5851 Год назад

    Love your videos, and such a lovely surprise to see Sam on the channel, as he used to teach me at my dance college!

  • @larskohnen2487
    @larskohnen2487 Год назад +3

    Absolutely in love with SAM! ❤️

  • @tanjoel2185
    @tanjoel2185 Год назад +4

    Sick of nick in premium cabins

  • @jimmysteelart
    @jimmysteelart Год назад

    My family and I just took a round trip flight from Tampa to Heathrow on the A330-900 in economy plus seats and it was the best fight we've ever taken! Those Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines are SO QUITE and smooth!!! And the flight crew was amazing! Syncing the very large entertainment screen to my Airpods via Bluetooth was a breeze! We will defiantly book again!! Way to go Virgin Atlantic!!!! BTW, they have some exclusive podcasts to listen too as well. I love the bit about Abby Road Studio!!

  • @7RomanceTube7
    @7RomanceTube7 Год назад

    Great Video thank You for sharing

  • @andrewbrackin7375
    @andrewbrackin7375 Год назад +1

    I love this channel so much as an American viewer - also love Sam

  • @user-jo9mv2te2k
    @user-jo9mv2te2k Год назад

    Love New Sensation being played during the economy overview haha! Love that song

  • @manspotter3782
    @manspotter3782 Год назад +12

    Good to see Sam onboard, perhaps Liam up front next time 👌 Great aircraft, pitiful food portions in Y cabin VS, sad to see! Would love to see you try Japan Airlines in all 4 cabins 🇯🇵and all the points guys and girls pose for a sexy 2023 calendar 🤭

  • @YourTravelTV
    @YourTravelTV Год назад +3

    Nick, “the place to be” is my keyword. 🥳 Now I also know why my pillow and seat were not untouched 😱😱 was nice to meet you again. That was a fun flight 🎉✈️

  • @jordyjakequeen8404
    @jordyjakequeen8404 Год назад

    We need more sam , really jels with nicky and liam another great vlog

  • @northill9749
    @northill9749 Год назад +3

    Can u do a review of Scandinavian Airlines System? Im scandinavian and SAS is the airline I fly the most. 😊

  • @elliebeep27
    @elliebeep27 Год назад +4

    Flying this next spring in Upper, surprised my parents with an upgrade. Super stoked! It looks amazing. Thanks for the video!

    • @HomebaseLHR
      @HomebaseLHR Год назад +1

      If you’re travelling upper make sure to get a taxi and get dropped up at The Wing

    • @elliebeep27
      @elliebeep27 Год назад

      @@HomebaseLHR Unfortunately we are not traveling out of LHR, I am sad we are missing out on the club there!

  • @travelwithbernhardtv
    @travelwithbernhardtv Год назад +1

    Amazing Report guys!

  • @leonrutzel2934
    @leonrutzel2934 Год назад

    The pronunciation of „Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte“ was a 9.9/10 I was really impressed by that. Great video as always, greetings from Germany

  • @Asia2091
    @Asia2091 8 месяцев назад

    Sam is AWESOME!!

  • @gowdie911
    @gowdie911 Год назад

    How did you locate this aircraft? I’ve been looking and Mia to LHr for delta and virgin only have the airbus 330

  • @warriorj1235
    @warriorj1235 Год назад +2

    I love your videos
    You are my favourite youtubers

  • @hussainpunjani1983
    @hussainpunjani1983 Год назад

    @liam, where did you get that sweater?!? I LOVE IT!

  • @r7ann00b2
    @r7ann00b2 Год назад

    in the virgin lounge the food looks so good the chips look so crispy and it all looks lovely

  • @martinleelomax6579
    @martinleelomax6579 Год назад

    Love this video ❤️✈️

  • @meirblum7313
    @meirblum7313 Год назад

    Thnx for a wonderful vid as usual by the way did you see Jerry duet from big jet tv on the flight as I’m sure he went on the same one as you

  • @patriciafuchs5970
    @patriciafuchs5970 Год назад

    Great review, lots of fun!

  • @markvanalstyne1381
    @markvanalstyne1381 Год назад +2

    Great video. Please have Sam do more

  • @contrailer
    @contrailer Год назад

    Amazing video! Sam was amazing!!

  • @oliviahamilton8654
    @oliviahamilton8654 Год назад

    I'm looking at booking premium economy nonstop Seattle to London. Do you know if there is a difference in service quality (amenities etc) if the flight is "operated by delta" vs operated by virgin?

  • @actuallyjenkins6617
    @actuallyjenkins6617 Год назад +1

    Please do a video on the Qantas journey from London to Perth on the Dreamliner in the different classes

  • @faaris9180
    @faaris9180 Год назад +6

    Liam and Nicky, you guys are always amazing!

  • @MrAllwrighty67
    @MrAllwrighty67 Год назад

    Builders tea too - fabulous !

  • @charliesandoval9277
    @charliesandoval9277 Год назад +13

    Love Sam as part of TPG/UK team! Hope he’s in more videos. Oh, and this American would love to fly BOS to LHR on Virgin Upper Class - looks fun and fabulous, like all of you. Thanks for the fun review, as always!

  • @scottrenachowski7768
    @scottrenachowski7768 Год назад

    Excellent as always...also looking forward to VA joining SkyTeam .

  • @carableu
    @carableu Месяц назад

    The Virgin lounge at Heathrow is fabulous!

  • @huoymeas-4737
    @huoymeas-4737 7 месяцев назад

    As a Delta Gold Medallion, can we use the upper class lounge in LHR or TPA?

  • @faaris9180
    @faaris9180 Год назад

    Awesome video! Want to try it one day when I go to London!

  • @Wackypie007
    @Wackypie007 Год назад +1

    Nice seeing you folks run a flight over to Boston, closest big airport to me (i'm in tiny Rhode Island)

  • @tonykelvin7713
    @tonykelvin7713 Год назад

    love that video Nicky,make a great team with Sam and Liam

  • @hanj31
    @hanj31 Год назад

    the complimentary wifi might be because its the first flight or is it free always on virgin?

  • @c0la2k7
    @c0la2k7 Год назад

    Nicky back in Upperclass! Hellyes

  • @bendaly1953
    @bendaly1953 Год назад

    Is there some kind of Wonder Wall, help yourself type equivalent in Premium?

  • @loriD19
    @loriD19 Год назад

    The premium class, which camera are you using?

  • @emilymelody5895
    @emilymelody5895 2 месяца назад

    So excited for our flight from Tampa to London

  • @StorerTheStorer
    @StorerTheStorer Год назад

    Nicky with that highest class AGAIN!!!!!

  • @reflex1v4ex
    @reflex1v4ex Год назад

    Loved the upper class

  • @johniii8147
    @johniii8147 Год назад +5

    The business class actually now looks good on Virgin. May have to try them again. I avoided them because of the narrow, coffin like pointing out to eslie. Those seats were awful.

  • @rafadantasthedesco5023
    @rafadantasthedesco5023 Год назад

    Sending love from Brasil! Love your videos ❤️😊

  • @skyflier552
    @skyflier552 Год назад +1

    Hey Nicky, if you like the terrace at the Virgin clubhouse than you will L O V E the (huge) terraces of the Swiss lounges at Zurich airport (ZRH), terminal E. How about you guys flying via Zurich and checking out those impressive lounges/terraces? (First, Senator/Star Gold, Business) Just make sure to be there when the weather is right: The terraces are closed when it's raining or snowing..

  • @muhammadalifaisalhameed496
    @muhammadalifaisalhameed496 Год назад

    Love your sweatshirt Liam! Does anyone know where it’s from?

  • @bradcolby3624
    @bradcolby3624 Год назад

    Beautiful flight…love Virgin vibe

  • @johnchang774
    @johnchang774 6 месяцев назад

    Go Virgin Atlantic! Love the proper cuppa, great detail!

  • @grahamroberts2050
    @grahamroberts2050 Год назад

    Flying on this plane on Monday in UC. Can’t wait!

  • @Onthemainline
    @Onthemainline Год назад +1

    Is it just me or every video Liam has been in he's had a Bloody Mary for his drink?
    Great review as always!

  • @HomebaseLHR
    @HomebaseLHR Год назад +29

    Glad you lot enjoyed our new aircraft. We’re super excited about where our airline is heading. Keep an eye out for new routes in the not too distant future 🎉

    • @dudethebest2541
      @dudethebest2541 Год назад +5

      Sure buddy

    • @HomebaseLHR
      @HomebaseLHR Год назад +1

      @@dudethebest2541 dude… I literally work there

    • @donaldpolson5450
      @donaldpolson5450 Год назад +1

      Please, please, please, can you add it to the Caribbean routes and not leave it to be the last to be stuck with the old craft (A330-300).

    • @HomebaseLHR
      @HomebaseLHR Год назад +1

      @@donaldpolson5450 unfortunately I don’t work in scheduling but the current routes for the neo will be Tampa, Miami, Atlanta, New York, Boston. No plans for the Caribbean just yet. But there’s plenty more neos on order.

  • @prakashgupta5603
    @prakashgupta5603 Год назад

    Nice! I can’t find this new plane on the virgin app when booking for next year though.

  • @goldengirl54
    @goldengirl54 Год назад

    Very nice plane! Exciting to be on a new plane. 👍🏻

  • @jayyden5735
    @jayyden5735 Год назад +1

    we need more of Sam and Liam

  • @melsyoutube
    @melsyoutube Год назад +1

    I love that Liam was a good sport about being dragged into Dior lmao

  • @Sara-ud5di
    @Sara-ud5di Год назад

    How early do you get to the airport? It seems you have way too much time prior to boarding.