If you are on the other side of the plane you have more privacy as you look onto the backs of the seats for the middle row. We have flown on the a330-300 once and going on it again next year.
My flight has been changed from an air bus A350-1000 to this type of air craft (I chose the type specifically) and I’m still not happy about Virgin Atlantic changing it due to the seat configuration but this video has helped.
Sorry to hear that Greg! Its tough when you specifically choose to fly and the aircraft gets changed - very annoying! Lets hope you get great service. Hope you enjoy your flight. Kris - TPT
The flat bed in this old plane is much more comfortable than the bed in the new A330NEO where you can't bend you legs.. Also the extra cost for Upper Class is less for the return leg than the outward leg (tax). Given the choice the return leg with a flat bed for an overnight flight is when you really notice the difference.
Seems like both Virgin and BA have a similar problem in that if you get an older plane you get a vastly inferior experience. We are flying this plane in Jan 2024 and have moved our seats based on your comments. Left side looks like its a lot more private as no one is facing towards you. Look forward to the rest of your vlogs😊
I am so glad that this vlog has helped you choose better seats! Yes, it is a lot quieter and more private on the left-hand side of the cabin in this aircraft. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I hope you have a great experience in January! Kris - TPT
@@ThePersistentTraveller thank you. I mean it's all relative anyway. By no means is any business class a bad experience and I always remind myself to enjoy it and appreciate it. By the looks of your flight, the service, food and bar make me think it'll be a memorable flight regardless of any minor niggles with seat position😀
The A330-300 is vastly inferior to the A350-1000. I think Virgin upper generally is the poor relation to most other premium airlines. I think Virgin staff know this ! and that's why generally they are all absolutely amazing, very friendly and efficient. To be honest the lack of privacy has never really bothered me and we tend travel in larger groups of 6 and it's nice to be able to see and chat to each other, we normally take three pairs of seats which face each other.
It's wonderful to hear your thoughts and experiences about your Virgin Atlantic flight! Each aircraft type definitely has its own unique features and advantages, and it's fantastic that you've found a positive aspect in the A330-300's seating arrangement that allows you to travel comfortably with a larger group. It's clear that you appreciate the friendly and efficient staff on Virgin Atlantic flights too, and your perspective on the sense of community that the seating configuration provides is truly interesting. Thank you for sharing your insights and experiences - it's these personal touches that make each journey memorable!
We are not sure we would fly virgin flt again, our last flight to New York was horrendous, chair broke on the way out, thou engineer did fix it before we flew from UK, but still wasn't right, manager of the flight was bitchy as we complained, staff were OK but nothing to shout home about, then to return you guessed it the seats were broke, we did get points added and £30 voucher for the flight, but the next flight might be Emirates
Sorry to hear that you had such bad experiences! I guess we were just lucky that nothing went wrong. with our seats and that the staff were great. I hope that your future flights are without hassle - whoever you fly with! Kris
Excellent food and drink. Fantastic service. Why complain about not being able to see the ocean out of the window? I think someone's expectations were a bit high in all honesty. People see the videos of first class on Qatar or Ethihad and think virgin atlantic is gonna be the same for a tenth of the price.
Thanks for watching and for your comment Adam. I just wanted to give my honest opinion. I felt that the seat configuration could have worked better, although yes, maybe I set my expectations a bit high as it was my first time experiencing upper class on Virgin. Kris - TPT
If you are on the other side of the plane you have more privacy as you look onto the backs of the seats for the middle row. We have flown on the a330-300 once and going on it again next year.
I agree! Next time, we will definitely book the left-hand side if we fly on this type of aircraft again 🙂
My flight has been changed from an air bus A350-1000 to this type of air craft (I chose the type specifically) and I’m still not happy about Virgin Atlantic changing it due to the seat configuration but this video has helped.
Sorry to hear that Greg! Its tough when you specifically choose to fly and the aircraft gets changed - very annoying! Lets hope you get great service. Hope you enjoy your flight. Kris - TPT
The flat bed in this old plane is much more comfortable than the bed in the new A330NEO where you can't bend you legs..
Also the extra cost for Upper Class is less for the return leg than the outward leg (tax). Given the choice the return leg with a flat bed for an overnight flight is when you really notice the difference.
Thank you very much for this comment and your advice! Much appreciated! Kris
Never enjoy such an early start but needs must I guess. Worth it. Upper class looks great. Champagne on take off. Fab!
#PersistantTravellerGiveaway
Looks amazing, fair play. Have a great time.
It was! Thank you Lorraine!
Hate the layout,you can’t see out the window very well which is why I choose BA for business class
Seems like both Virgin and BA have a similar problem in that if you get an older plane you get a vastly inferior experience. We are flying this plane in Jan 2024 and have moved our seats based on your comments. Left side looks like its a lot more private as no one is facing towards you. Look forward to the rest of your vlogs😊
I am so glad that this vlog has helped you choose better seats! Yes, it is a lot quieter and more private on the left-hand side of the cabin in this aircraft. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I hope you have a great experience in January! Kris - TPT
@@ThePersistentTraveller thank you. I mean it's all relative anyway. By no means is any business class a bad experience and I always remind myself to enjoy it and appreciate it. By the looks of your flight, the service, food and bar make me think it'll be a memorable flight regardless of any minor niggles with seat position😀
@@Th3Bunk I'm sure you'll enjoy it too! Hope you have a super time!
Do you think sitting on the other window side of the plane would have been better in terms of less exposure to other passengers?
Definitely! Yes 🙂
@@ThePersistentTraveller thank you…just had my husband change our seats for an upcoming flight because of your post and reply 😊
@@JC_inTX Aw 👍 great to hear!
I hope you have a fabulous flight! Kris x
The Friday on the 25th I am going on the exact plane vs75
Aw fabulous! I hope you have a really great holiday and enjoy your holiday! ☺Kris - TPT
@@ThePersistentTravellerthank you😊
The A330-300 is vastly inferior to the A350-1000. I think Virgin upper generally is the poor relation to most other premium airlines. I think Virgin staff know this ! and that's why generally they are all absolutely amazing, very friendly and efficient. To be honest the lack of privacy has never really bothered me and we tend travel in larger groups of 6 and it's nice to be able to see and chat to each other, we normally take three pairs of seats which face each other.
It's wonderful to hear your thoughts and experiences about your Virgin Atlantic flight! Each aircraft type definitely has its own unique features and advantages, and it's fantastic that you've found a positive aspect in the A330-300's seating arrangement that allows you to travel comfortably with a larger group. It's clear that you appreciate the friendly and efficient staff on Virgin Atlantic flights too, and your perspective on the sense of community that the seating configuration provides is truly interesting. Thank you for sharing your insights and experiences - it's these personal touches that make each journey memorable!
I really don’t like that seat, hope they’ve changed it to the new one noe
@RandomLifeProductions Yes, hopefully they'll change it 🤞
It's not proving popular at all! 😔
We are not sure we would fly virgin flt again, our last flight to New York was horrendous, chair broke on the way out, thou engineer did fix it before we flew from UK, but still wasn't right, manager of the flight was bitchy as we complained, staff were OK but nothing to shout home about, then to return you guessed it the seats were broke, we did get points added and £30 voucher for the flight, but the next flight might be Emirates
Sorry to hear that you had such bad experiences! I guess we were just lucky that nothing went wrong. with our seats and that the staff were great. I hope that your future flights are without hassle - whoever you fly with! Kris
Excellent food and drink. Fantastic service. Why complain about not being able to see the ocean out of the window? I think someone's expectations were a bit high in all honesty. People see the videos of first class on Qatar or Ethihad and think virgin atlantic is gonna be the same for a tenth of the price.
Thanks for watching and for your comment Adam. I just wanted to give my honest opinion. I felt that the seat configuration could have worked better, although yes, maybe I set my expectations a bit high as it was my first time experiencing upper class on Virgin. Kris - TPT
1903 is one of the worst lounges I've ever been in!
😮Really? We thought it was quite nice! SO MUCH better than the lounge we had at MCO when we flew back upper class 😟
That is why I am glad to travel from Heathrow as the lounge there is brilliant and driving up to the upper class wing makes it all more special.
@@DeniseWalker-f4p Sounds fabulous! I look forward to trying that! 😊
Are you sure you've actually been there because it's excellent imo
@@hyperbole6529 I have. It's zero star rating.
How boring. Where are the hacks. It is like suffering friends holiday pictures
Oh dear! I'm sorry you didn't enjoy our content David!
Virgin losts it's edge in the 1990s. They are not worth the price. Especially as the are now delta air france subsidiary
You talk to much
😆Yes! My husband agrees!