Hello. I just flew LHR-DXB in Virginīs upper class.
I am used to flying in economy and sometimes in the old C class of LH and AF.
What a flight! Gee, Iīm shocked.
First, the Club House at LHR. I arrived from Paris at 1PM and my flight left at 8.30PM approx, so I had a loooooooot of time there. I was shocked to see such a lounge. Space to do whatever you want, relax, take an incredible shower, use the jacuzzi, even get tanned and use the sauna!! You can choose to have a free treatment (haircut, feet massage, back massage, etc..etc.). The bar is free...the food is delicious. Internet is also free...they have a very nice terrace (it was a little bit chilly... - 3°C) but with a nice view. ...I mean. ..to me, the Club was truly amazing. The people working there were ALL extremely educated and corteus.
Then, I boarded the 346. Seat 2K. First: shocked to see a bar in there. Then: the layout of the seats is so strange. They are angled 45° facing the aisle and the configuration is 1-1-1. The seat is comfortable and the bed is also nice although a bit short for a guy my height: 1,87m. A bed....You get a Duvet and a pillow..I was even given pajamas!!. I had never seen a flatbed in a flight! The entertainment system is also fantastic and the map is the best I have seen on board. I was like a little kid with a new toy. And the staff were all sooo amazing. Coming from LH where they almost shout at you..specially in economy and also in business...the service was amazing. Everyone had a smile...I mean...it was a great experience. And you can choose what you want for breakfast, different cereals, french toast, preserves, panckakes, orange juice...like a hotel!
And they even have Expresso coffee in the plane...
Kudos to Virgin Atlantic..at a very reasonable price USD 2000.- round ticket (purchased at expedia.com). I just hope they would fly to Argentina!!! I believe I wonīt be able to do much flying with them because of the routes they have.
It was a wonderful experience.