TRIPREPORT | Virgin Atlantic (ECONOMY CLASS) | Boeing 787-9 | London Heathrow - Los Angeles

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Virgin Atlantic and British Airways are fierce competitors, but what is Virgin's product actually like? Are they worth it?
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-- FLIGHT INFORMATION --
Airline: Virgin Atlantic
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
Registration: G-VDIA
Flight Time: 10h 15min
Seat: 49A
From: London Heathrow
To: Los Angeles International
Date: March 2018
-- EQUIPMENT INFORMATION --
Cameras used: Canon G7X Mark II
Additional equipment: Suction cup
-- PRICE BREAKDOWN --
Total Price: EUR 335.98
Total Routing: ARN-LHR-LAX-LHR-ARN
Booked through: Expedia
Cost includes: Economy Class Ticket with free seat reservations but without checked luggage
Booking made: December 2017
-- VIDEO BREAKDOWN --
00:00 - Heathrow Airport
01:35 - Boarding
02:37 - Seat and Amenities
03:31 - Safety Video
04:33 - Taxi and Take Off
06:38 - Inflight Menu
08:02 - Lunch Service
09:37 - Mid-flight Snack
10:04 - Inflight Entertainment
11:20 - Pre-Arrival Service
12:00 - Inflight
13:24 - Approach and Landing
15:05 - Deboarding
16:09 - Los Angeles Airport
-- COLLABORATION DISCLAIMER --
This video does not contain product placements. The airline was neither involved nor informed about the production of this Tripreport. The ticket fare was paid by ourselves.
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@cocoillo 6 лет назад

This video is perfect for people who have never been on a flight before and don't know what to expect, and also for those who have been on flights but find them oddly fun/relaxing like myself...thanks for such a thorough video!

@raknoknak 5 лет назад

Now THIS is a proper trip report! Most videos on youtube just have the camera pointed out the window for the entirety of the video..

@ritacsiszar4924 5 лет назад

raknoknak know

@heidiwong5191 4 года назад

raknoknak vvv v

@spark_6710 2 года назад

It's so true !! They're very boring 😴 Lol.😅💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈💞

@hamoodtatari 2 года назад

Basically mine 🤣😂😂😂

@Rafay__Hadi 6 лет назад

I used to think i was the only one who enjoyed going on planes as much as going abroad. Then i found this channel. Nice documentation of the experience!

@paulokello5981 4 года назад

Me too man, me too

@rebeccarichardson2800 3 года назад

@Fins17 6 лет назад

I just flew on Virgin Economy with my family! It’s awesome! Our menu had pasta with sausage and a chicken meatball dish :D for breakfast they gave us an Aussie bar and yogurt! It was a night flight and morning flight to London :D

@wondermittens1844 5 лет назад

Fins 17 Ive been on virgin Atlantic a lot, never ever disappointed!

@Naganopl 6 лет назад

My first aviation channel I began to watch was Sam Chui but his channel is kind of average. Of course he have some great flights in 1st class but I don't like how it's staged, and his raptures on almost everything. I think that even when he will fly on Alladin carpet we can expect something like - Ooohhh wow, Alladin Airlines has best on-flight view from all and so on. I have discovered your channel and it's great, there is multipile flight reports from different countries and what I like the most is that you don't comment too much. I can focus on how I may be treated on board as an regular pax. You are doing great job and I'm looking forward for next movies!

@bgretton880 6 лет назад

I'm in the same boat as you there, I think I alarm bells started for me on one of his Emirates videos (dont get me wrong I love Emirates as an Airline) but the video was so obviously fake and set up and it just seemed like he wasnt really focused on giving honest reviews anymore.

@louielefevre4401 6 лет назад

This channel is really good and another similar is Paul's Trip Reports which I also recommend.

@bgretton880 6 лет назад

Runways & Rails I’m subscribed to both! Been with this channel for a long while now. Relatively new to Paul’s though

@davidrallison7038 6 лет назад

Fuck off with your shade-throwing. Both are completely different channel that have their own way on covering trips. Some may find Sam's deep interaction with flight attendant as fake, some may find Felix and David's candid coverage as boring or anti-social. It's totally up to the viewer to watch what they like, but there's no place on aviation community for shade-throwing and name calling.

@Naganopl 6 лет назад

To be clear - I'm still watching Sam Chui videos but there are some things which irritate me. Is anybody remember stewardess Leanne from Etihad? I saw that she was feel like a mascot for Sam. I'm just prefer Simply Aviation videos because it's not staged and it's show much more reality. I have the right for opinion, that's all.

@_MSD75_ 6 лет назад

Little miniature Fab ice lollies at 9:37 is reason enough to fly Virgin! Haven't had one for years.

@charlottesvejgardnielsen5556 6 лет назад

Awesome video! My favorite part is when u guys get the food, its always nice to see what u guys get offered from the different Airlines :D good job and summer

@armandoperez-dd7dw 6 лет назад

6:05 you can see a Concorde jet!!!

@simonwest9450 6 лет назад

Yeah it's in storage at BA's main hangar area at Heathrow

@aviationfun1004 5 лет назад

armando perez yeah it’s British Airways main hanger

@WilliamMoscato-jw4hx 5 лет назад

Yes!

@arielkristianquinto3193 5 лет назад

I saw it too, i think im the only person that notice it

@elroynathanael6535 5 лет назад

Yeah it's retired

@LucasNUFC 5 лет назад

I was on one of Virgin's 747s a few month back, and I think the seats in economy which are that light shade are Economy Delight (Extra Legroom). But I have got to say that Virgin Atlantic is one of the best airlines in the world.

@devvemula8682 4 года назад

Yes if not THE best

@frenchfry7631 2 года назад

Emirates is the best

@JJ-gw5jh 2 года назад

@@frenchfry7631 Yh

@loisdimmock94 5 лет назад

I have to say Virgin is one of the best. I once had a very bad panic attack on a flight due to a rowdy drunken individual. The staff were readily at my side and calming me down, giving me free food and drinks for free. (They come round every hour or so with snacks and drinks) they also dealt with the individual very quickly. They made a horrible occurrence on a flight- a more positive one. For which im so greatful-- well done virgin!!

@reececameron5070 5 лет назад

Lois Dimmock virgin

@loisdimmock94 5 лет назад

@neil eastell You got free food and snacks anyway 😂😂😂 jus go to the back and say youre hungry ffs. You dont need to have a panic attack honey :)

@qdog568 5 лет назад

My last couple of flights from Heathrow to New York, I also had the whole row to myself. That alone was the highlight of the flight.

@anthonygalpin9223 2 года назад

excellant service from virgin atlantic

@grantmitton6346 4 года назад

David, I Greatly appreciate the fact that the Majority of your flights are in Economy, which is reality for most travellers. I've also come to realize, that we Canadians get bent over pretty good, when comparing our flights with European Fares.

@protocolofficer2629 6 лет назад

The best part of any flight, for me, is the food, entertainment and positive FAs. Branson has covered it all in aces. A menu, three choices in economy, great food and great entertainment. The FAs seemed energetic, friendly and fun. Looked like a great ride from an unsung hero of the skies, Virgin. Thanks for sharing. It was fun!

@sarinebabakhani5236 5 лет назад

Love your channel since you have lots of economy class reports, not like other channels that have many business or first class. I mostly travel on economy class so this is really helpful.

@sychambers5440 4 года назад

my sentiments entirely! I'm sick of certain other people doing trip reports, one is almost always first class and the other guy is such a baby I think he's going to cry when he gets food he doesn't think is up to his standard or his seat isn't perfect....and he is also mainly business / first class.

@casinovlog Год назад

Exactly... Understandable, that they don't want to be cramped onto Eco flights 5 time s aweek, so they take Business and First, it is surely much more enjoyable... And we, the subscribers pay for it anyways...

@Aviation8811 4 года назад

I’ve been in Virgin Atlantic Economy before, but it was old and on an A340. The product itself was good but this looked like an excellent economy flight!

@paulatrahern1336 6 лет назад

I loved spotting Air NZ behind you at LHR - I flew to LAX/AKL on that flight back in March but came home via SFO on VA in premium economy on a 787.

@LeoMartinDJ 6 лет назад

Woah! A bar on a 787, I'm liking it Virgin Atlantic! I'm flying Premium Economy on the Upper Deck of a Virgin 747 in September from Gatwick to Jamaica, really can't wait to do the trip report for it! Never been on a 747, and Virgin's quality looks insane!

@LoganAL 6 лет назад

Been waiting for a virgin atlantic trip report for soooo long!!!! Possilby the best video yet! Ive flew with them twice and both times were amazing! Up there with the best!!!

@romilly.x314 5 лет назад

I am a very very very anxious flyer and I’m only 14...I don’t know why and it’s very restrictive.i will always go on the plane as I love a good holiday and these videos make it so reassuring 💕

@letsplayfreakde1273 5 лет назад

Don't be afraid tho ...flying is saver then driving after all. There also isn't much to go wrong in a modern airplane so the chance of anything bad happening is crazily small (well, if you aren't a fighter-pilot ... ) If you still feel the need to talk to someone tho hook me up (If possible on Instagram @hessen_love_ball

@4vndd 6 лет назад

Simply aviation.. soon.. you're going to have to change your name to Superb aviation..!! Like fine wine your videos get better and better..! Love the way we get to experience the whole thing.. going to the airport..the airport itself..the ramp and apron view's..and both internal and external views of the aircraft right from taxi to take off.. en route and then landing.. super stuff..! Thanks for sharing..and looking forward to more such super videos.!!

@RN-DNP 6 лет назад

Excellent video. And I feel for you. Los Angeles is my hometown, so I know how much of a hassle it is to get through LAX customs. I ALWAYS avoid it like the plague and choose an alternative airport.

@sychambers5440 4 года назад

the arriving flights and security area were awful, reminded me of a prison reception area. I arrived there from London at 7pm, from there I went through 2 huge disneyland style queues and then escorted to another area behind a security protected double glass door. I was sat in a detention area!! It was 01:30 when I got out and their only comment was that they needed to confirm my Visa was valid. (I got the visa 6 months prior to the trip from The American Embassy!!) It really spoiled my trip back "home"....I lived in LA for 18 years.

@tombrowett8063 2 года назад

First time I went to LAX was with school when I was 18. Possibly some of the most miserable people I've ever met. Made a competition of it of who could make the customs officer laugh. Was not successful. Leaving wasn't as bad but I'm always quite nervous in foreign countries as I have an insulin pump for my diabetes. Heathrow customs was incredibly chill about it though. Kinda of made me laugh

@Saifull1991 4 года назад

Thoroughly enjoyable video. Best aviation channel on RU-vid 👍virgin Atlantic was good in every aspect especially in their meal service and the frequencies at which the meals are given. Once again , great work team !

@gezzaf6912 5 лет назад

Fab ice lollies and love hearts I thought I was back in the eighties! excellent review thank you

@alexdavis9696 6 лет назад

i literally watched this while i was waking up this morning, something great to wake up to

@lisasforehead6043 6 лет назад

Everytime I see there's a new video of simply aviation its like a jackpot

@jahirmoscoso5295 6 лет назад

Great video. My favorite part was seeing Concorde at 6:05 ❤️

@advaitv6386 6 лет назад

Thank you for all the hard work you put into these trip reports

@yonatanlutzky4836 6 лет назад

Nice video!!! In 6:05 you can see the Concorde down there! Verrrrrry niccce!! :D

@OFFICIALDJFLASHBACK 6 лет назад

Just flew Virgin Atlantic to and from London in April and loved every minute of it. Only word of advice to anyone traveling to LAX internationally... Try and book your flight so you land in LA before dark because after that they divert everyone to the International terminal. It gets very confusing and that's one of the main frustrating things about landing at LAX at night!

@WB_Mel 5 лет назад

Window seats are move of a detriment to my health than hanging off the wing! Great video :)

@wolffayz8464 4 года назад

For someone who is incredibly airsick and hates even thinking about going on planes , let alone being on one, this video somehow made me want to get on an 11 hour flight with Virgin. Great video probably one of the best reviews out there.

@Fins17 6 лет назад

I also flew on the first class a few years ago. It was awesome! If you ever flew on first, how was your experience?

@yaronsteinbuch3956 6 лет назад

I find your videos so relaxing. I sit back in my car with the AC on and fly along vicariously. 😃

@r_2the_ichard 6 лет назад

I think you will agree with me that VA is one of the beat ways to cross the Atlantic. I flew from the same gate to the same destination and the had the same check in crew and I recognized some of the cabin crew... All of whom were very friendly. I had an amazing seat with great food. Honestly Virgin Atlantic is definitely second best if not the best flight airline I have ever flown on.

@eriklitorell9577 6 лет назад

Please do an Air Greenland Copenhagen-Kangerlussuaq tripreport!

@olivieronrails 6 лет назад

THIS ^

@FrostoLP 6 лет назад

Would love to see this one as well, but these flights are ridiculously expensive imo

@holasoyalejandro9822 6 лет назад

yes !

@europlayoof5429 4 года назад

Erik Litorell funfact: they actually did one

@user-daddyuwu 2 года назад

Yes

@TheSupermax62 6 лет назад

2:25 love that one world finnair livery.

@tripreportsbyjaccan4148 6 лет назад

The food looks amazing! Great review!

@bukanbinar4377 6 лет назад

Pls make another video about garuda indonesia

@littletraveller5428 6 лет назад

Reminds me of the old days flying economy when you go through business and get teased with what it looks like then you jump in your cramped economy seat. Good job on this report. Have to say these economy reports are far more useful to most people as most people fly economy

@crambomambo9596 6 лет назад

Flying with these guys on this exact route next year, thanks for the useful trip report

@olitesla5891 5 лет назад

Can you keep the headphones

@manchestair 6 лет назад

amazing as usual!! I simply love Virgin, great airline!

@gimj1_8 6 лет назад

Looks lovely. Well done got me excited for my flight now to NY this is why I fly Virgin constantly fed and watered very generous to their passengers also they use the 787 and have an awesome entertainment system 😊

@owenauble1537 5 лет назад

Love the video! I noticed how quiet Heathrow was idk if that was normal but compared to some of the US airports we have here such as LAX,SFO,SLC(which is the one I fly out of 90% of the time) its so quiet. The US airports I listed they are always loud full of people talking and gate agents making announcements and stuff lol.

@MsKestrela 6 лет назад

That looked like a great flight, David! I've heard good things about Virgin. Awesome report, as always/

@Ysaplanes 5 лет назад

The colors like purple and pink are just so beautiful in an airplane like the Boeing 747-9 ! That’s so beautiful!

@chrisvoka538 6 лет назад

That looked to be a pretty dirty window but it didn’t ruin the fact of how good your video was. Great work!!!

@jasminejohnston6393 6 лет назад

4:05 Most fun airline safety video EVER and it actually plays on the plane!? Cool!

@helenpeck1954 5 лет назад

Really nice video, echo many nice to have a film with not just footage of out of the window.

@seebaasn 5 лет назад

Hi mate, was your seat in the economy delight class? I'm looking to book my flights and I'm not sure if it's worth paying an extra £100 to fly in delight class....

@marlastrongbow Год назад

I’m going on my first flight in two months (Virgin Atlantic Economy, too) and I’m very anxious, this is making me feel a lot better! Thank you for the informative video :)

@MO_69 Год назад

How was your flight?

@zeypo 5 лет назад

Question. Does the arm rest go all the way up to be tucked away in between the back of the seats?

@FlyingAsia 6 лет назад

Great review David, love the 787 mood lighting!

@kieranburke7627 5 лет назад

This video was great! Thank you for making it 😃

@travelswiththewade 6 лет назад

Great video, wish I could be lucky whenever I fly to get a whole row of seats to myself lol.

@auggith 3 года назад

I love LAX approaches at night. Truly stunning

@CloeCorpse Год назад

this. flight brings back so many memories. i used to do this flight every year for 5 years. 😍the pandemic separated me and my husband Los Angeles. but i know i will see him again soon

@flyboysaviation8822 6 лет назад

Great video again. Customs is always a nightmare in the US

@lsalty1585 5 лет назад

I flew on virgin Atlantics' A340 to new York in premium economy, and it was in march too. :D

@Lifeviewers 5 лет назад

What a wonderful video! 😍 We just booked our first transatlantic flight (going from London to San Francisco) with Virgin Atlantic and this exact plane! Couldn't be more excited! Thanks so much for this first-person shot video!!! 👌 Also, we heard the phrase "We live in England but we are from Latvia"? 😅 Are you by any chance Latvian? 🇱🇻Ja tā, tad ir vienkārši super! Mēs ar dzīvojam Londonā, bet esam latvieši 😊

@hughjass1123 5 лет назад

No, he is from Austria.

@PeterShieldsukcatstripey 6 лет назад

Love how quiet you are. So much food!

@allyg2525 5 лет назад

Is there camera like on the tail to watch the flight from the outside

@flyingbagge8132 6 лет назад

Did u record the flight from Stockholm to Heathrow? I would love to see it since I’m from Sweden and haven’t seen a tripreport from there yet.

@HarryBird 6 лет назад

Perfect timing! Doing a Virgin Atlantic 787-9 flight tomorrow from Shanghai PVG to London LHR

@exstactic9780 5 лет назад

Great review! Very honest and unbiased, keep up the great work! 😀

@QuarioQuario54321 5 лет назад

This is a actually the economy delight section, which has extra legroom, a premium check-in, dedicated storage, priority boarding, and for those with FF status, extra miles. The normal economy seats are red. On this flight they must been treated as normal economy seats.

@smb226b 6 лет назад

Thanks for sharing with us, I have been wondering what's inside the 787. :D

@Group51 6 лет назад

Virgin’s no queues relaxed boarding is super nice. I experienced that at Gatwick.

@CS_22 6 лет назад

The exact same gate I left from when I flew Virgin to Dubai! Did you hear the bad news about them axing the LHR - DXB flight?

@timothykwak9289 5 лет назад

Omg when I saw u taking off from London, I spotted a Concorde!

@Mr8888X 6 лет назад

Heathrow is one of my favourite airports as well

@damarishrab12 3 года назад

This looks so great I wanted to see how it was before I booked a flight on this plane!thx!

@sychambers5440 4 года назад

Great trip report, nice to learn of the service Virgin provide as opposed to British Airways who are just abysmal these days. I second your statement on approach to LAX "Oh Los Angeles...it's nice to be back again"....I lived in LA for 18 years before returning to UK. I just returned to LA for a short visit in 2020. I LOVE LA!

@lewiscourtney5740 5 лет назад

Loved this trip report. I will be flying economy classic in 2 weeks from ATL-MAN. Can't wait.

@AngelWingzzz 6 лет назад

I love your positive attitude to airline food

@brynerjimenez6162 5 лет назад

I love it how you get blankets in economy class

@mercybalones4670 3 года назад

Its normal in alot of airlines though have you traveled before 😂😂😂😂

@0xb1_ 3 года назад

@@mercybalones4670 exactly

@MKT-uc9xe 6 лет назад

Hi simply Aviation I was wondering it would be great if u could add to ur video's how much the flight cost.. But ur vids r grt

@sychambers5440 4 года назад

It was shown at the start of the video! 330 Euro return as he found a bargain flight.

@stefansaboura5917 4 года назад

Price varies based on time of day, which day, from which country, etc. If you were to look up the flight you could find more than 5 different prices.

@MKT-uc9xe 4 года назад

@@stefansaboura5917 yeah I see. I was meaning for each flight he reviewed how much did it cost the at time of recording.

@LOK-15 11 месяцев назад

Going from Manchester airport to tampa in two days from when I am typing this comment! Watched this so I could know what to expect from my virgin Atlantic flight! We also got extra leg room seats so this video really helps!

@pratyushgta 6 лет назад

Did anyone notice the Concord at 6:04? Awesome video tbh :)

@azarielalatorre4566 5 лет назад

I DID IT !!!

@ollorollo 5 лет назад

@avationgeek.1217 4 года назад

Yes

@SwedishFlyer 6 лет назад

Great report i'm very impressed by all the food services that you got. Hope to can fly with Virgin someday. Liked!

@davidjohnbircher 5 лет назад

Hi, great video, but you cannot compare Boeing 787 as good as Airbus A380 or A360. I've just been on Virginatlantic vs300 London to Delhi. I sat at the last middle seat, I was cramped the isle seat arm rest doesn't come up like on A380 does, I,m 6ft 6in when person recline their seat it comes on my lap, no good for me, thankful to you David, going back to U K, I've upgraded to more leg, Thanks for your video of Boeing's 787.

@vitoralexandre3968 5 лет назад

I liked this video congratulations 👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤🖒🖒🖒

@weaksauceremy 5 лет назад

I am persuading my parents to see if we can cheaply go on holiday to California for my birthday (December) and this is the exact flight we’d take and now I’ve seen the plane i will try my best!!!

@217venividivici 6 лет назад

Flew with Virgin to and from my last visit to New York, never been so full on a flight. I had that pasta dish too 😋

@nickjonesrc 5 лет назад

What kind of power outlet was below the seat?

@noahmyg 6 лет назад

I'm flying with virgin atlantic in a few weeks, can I take a small suitcase as well as a handbag with me on the plane? or just one?

@danielstuart2023 6 лет назад

Dude I love this video. Man you're life must be so exciting travelling everywhere. You should come over this way. a flight to Toronto Pearson International YYZ baby!!!

@lilarc_music1612 6 лет назад

my post notifications are on! idk if u asked for it.. but i do this on channel that are my faves! Keep up the great work!

@jakemera 4 года назад

I love Virgin Atlantic. My favourite international airline. When I travel to London, my preference is with this airline. But due to unfortunate circumstances, I won't be travel with them this year. Good video and trip report.

@sychambers5440 4 года назад

I'm not a fan of Branson so have avoided the Virgin brand entirely. However - I had the most disgusting experience ever with British Airways in Feb 2020 and I will NEVER use them again. My dislike of Branson will have to weaken methinks as this video shows that Virgin Airlines are light years ahead of B.A. in customer service and all round experience.

@yvonnejones8906 2 года назад

I totally agree. They ate excellent. The last time I travlled with them was in 2019 before that dusgusting corona virus hit us. I am hoping to travel with them in a few weeks. Keep up the good work. 👍👍🙏🙏

@jakemera 2 года назад

@@yvonnejones8906 My mom will also be travelling this year. We are from the Caribbean. I caught covid and it pretty much messed me up so I won't be travelling any time soon