Enjoy the Clubhouse, dedicated check in, private security and a fully flat bed in a space to call your own. For work or pleasure, Upper Class is something special.
Find out about our brand new Retreat Suite, exclusive to our A330neo aircraft
Baggage
2 pieces hand luggage weighing max 26lbs (12kg) per bag and max 35lbs (16kg) combined
2 x 70lbs (32kg) checked baggage
Priority baggage delivery
Included extras
Upper Class check in
Fast track security
Exclusive access to Clubhouse
Priority boarding
Upgradable with Virgin Points
Compare seats and cabins
Want to know what you're missing out on? We've listed the features and services across all our seats and cabins, including baggage allowance and in-seat power options.
If you'd like to see the plane you're flying on in more detail or view details of all our planes see our fleet here. You can also check out the seat map by selecting the plane type you are flying on. This can be found on your ticket.
Seating
Economy Light
Economy Classic
Economy Delight
Premium
Upper Class
Seat type
Standard
Standard
Extra legroom
Extra large, Leather, Extra legroom
Extra large, Leather, Extra legroom, Fully flat bed
Seat selection
Select standard seat at check in, or at any time for a fee*
Select standard seat at check in, or at any time for a fee*
Select extra legroom seat at check in, or at any time for a fee*
Select Premium seat any time
Select Upper Class seat any time
Width of seat
17-17.9 inches
17-17.9 inches
17-17.9 inches
18-21 inches
20-22 inches
Recline
4-6 inches
4-6 inches
4-6 inches
7-8 inches
Flat when in bed mode
Seat pitch
Up to 31 inches
Up to 31 inches
Up to 34 inches
Up to 38 inches
Up to 6 foot 7 inches in bed mode
USB power
✅
✅
✅
✅
✅
Wireless Charging
❌
❌
❌
✅*
✅*
AC power
✅
110V AC UK/US plug*
✅
110V AC UK/US plug*
✅
110V AC UK/US plug*
✅
110V AC UK/US plug
✅
110V AC UK/US plug
Blanket and pillow
✅
✅
✅
✅
✅
Headphones
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium
Premium
Entertainment Screen
✅
✅
✅
✅
✅
Screen size
Up to 13.3 inch touchscreen
Up to 13.3 inch touchscreen
Up to 13.3 inch touchscreen
Up to 13.3 inch touchscreen
Up to 18.5 inch touchscreen. Up to 27 inch touchscreen in The Retreat Suite*
Baggage
Economy Light
Economy Classic
Economy Delight
Premium
Upper Class
Hand luggage
1 x 10kg
1 x 10kg
1 x 10kg
1 x 10kg
2 pieces weighing max 12kg per bag and max 16kg combined
Checked baggage
❌
1 x 23kg
1 x 23kg
2 x 23kg
2 x 32kg
Baggage delivery
Standard
Standard
Standard
Priority
Priority
Food and drink
Economy Light
Economy Classic
Economy Delight
Premium
Upper Class
Dining
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium
Upper Class
Special meal requests
✅
✅
✅
✅
✅
Included extras
Economy Light
Economy Classic
Economy Delight
Premium
Upper Class
Refunds or changes
Refunds - No
Changes - Yes, refer to fare rules
Yes - Refer to fare rules
Yes - Refer to fare rules
Yes - Refer to fare rules
Yes - Refer to fare rules
Check in
Standard
Standard
Premium desk
Premium desk
Upper desk
Security
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Fast-track, private
Clubhouse or partner lounge access
❌
❌
❌
❌
✅
Flying Club benefits
Economy Light
Economy Classic
Economy Delight
Premium
Upper Class
Upgrade using Virgin Points
❌
✅
✅
✅
✅
Earn Virgin Points
25%
50-100%
150%
100-200%
200-400%
Earn Flying Club tier points
25
25-50
50
50-100
100-200
How to upgrade
There are three ways to upgrade before heading to the airport, or you can choose to upgrade at check in. Check out our Upgrades and extras page for all you need to know.
Seating to suit everyone
The seating layout may differ slightly from one aircraft to the next, but there are always seats near exits, behind bulkheads and towards the front of the cabin. You can view your seat or make a new selection in My Booking.
Extra leg room
If you'd like extra leg room in Economy, book Economy Delight. You'll also get priority check in and boarding too!
Preferred Seats
Preferred seats are available at an extra charge, so if you'd really like to secure a seat towards the front of Economy or Premium, this is the way to go.
Flying Club Gold, Delta Diamond and Delta Platinum members can select Preferred seats free of charge at any time, just make sure your membership number is added to your booking.
Exit row seats
If you don’t mind putting in a little extra legwork for some extra leg room, then these are the seats for you.
In the unlikely event of an emergency, we’ll ask you to open the exit door. Because of this, we’re only able to offer these seats if you’re 16+, have full mobility and aren’t travelling with little ones.
Unavailable seats
Front row seats behind each cabin divider are kept for passengers travelling with little ones who may require cots, and for anyone with special requirements.
You can choose available seats from the seat map when you book or in My Booking, but if you are flying with a baby or have special assistance needs, you can find out more below.
If you're not sitting behind another seat, you'll find the entertainment screen stored in your arm rest.
Can I choose my seat?
When you book your flight or log in to My Booking you’ll be able to select your seat from the seat map.
If you are flying in our Economy cabin, you can choose your seat for free at check in*, or at any time for a fee.**
If you are flying in our Premium or Upper Class cabins, you can choose your seat for free at any time.*
We’ll always do our best to give you your chosen seats but sometimes we have to make changes for operational reasons.
*If you are flying in Economy or Premium and want to select a Preferred Seat or an Exit Row seat, this will incur an additional charge.
**Excludes bookings from the US.
Can I change where I'm sitting?
If you’ve already chosen your seats, you can change your mind at any time before checking in. To change your seat selection, log in to My Booking.
Your new seat must be located in the same cabin as before, or you can choose to upgrade for an additional cost.
If you originally paid the extra charge for a Preferred seat, you could move to a different Preferred seat in the same cabin for free. If you later choose a non-Preferred seat after you have already paid you will not receive a refund.
If you pay to upgrade your cabin, the extra charge will be refunded.
Why have you moved my seat?
We're usually able to honour seat selections but there are occasions when we need to shuffle things around due to an aircraft change or other operational reasons.
On the occasions where it’s necessary to move your seat, we will always try and match your seat and your party to a like for like location and seat type.
Sometimes this isn't possible if the aircraft configuration changes or we need to prioritise seating for customers with special requirements.
You can view your seats at any time and change them to other available seats in My Booking.
What happens if I don't get the seat I paid for?
If you paid to select your seat, but didn’t receive that seat type, you may be eligible for a refund. See section below: 'How do I request a refund for a seat?'.
I want to choose my seat but there are none available
There can be a number of reasons why seats aren't available on the seat map:
You can receive a refund of any charges for Preferred seats in these situations:
Result of operational, safety, security or other circumstances and we’re unable to deliver the pre-assigned seat(s).
The need to change seat assignments and we’re unable to offer a Comparable Alternative. (See section 8 of our seating terms and conditions).
A Virgin Atlantic flight is cancelled and you are changed to an alternative Virgin Atlantic flight. If the Comparable Alternative seats cannot be offered and/or Advanced Seat Assignment is unavailable.
A Virgin Atlantic flight is cancelled and you are moved to an alternative flight on another airline.
You are denied boarding due to flight over sales you may be offered Advanced Seat Assignment on your alternative travel date. This is subject to the new flight being operated by Virgin Atlantic and there is availability.
