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

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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.
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@happyphoto200 Год назад

Love how airlines are adding Bluetooth connectivity to their aircraft

@modulator1 Год назад

15 y/o stuff

@modulator1 Год назад

bots,. ;-(

@carbide2 Год назад

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

@aiv4873 Год назад

I remember United doing it back when released their Polaris cabins but they put in all cabins including economy, Now any United flight I've gotten on has bluetooth connectivity.

@ncard00 Год назад

Love how they’re adding wifi to their aircraft.

@thomasschroeter302 Год назад

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

@carsten2293 Год назад

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 Год назад

Scheint ihm trotzdem geschmeckt zu haben 🤪🥰

@madewithlofi Год назад

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 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')

@hkjuhucampbell4005 Год назад

Sam is a very good dancer.

@martinjames6838 Год назад

Why does Nikki nearly always travel upper/first?

@1079walter Год назад

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

@colinrenfrew48 Год назад

If flying economy across the Atlantic, and you like your food….avoid Virgin. You’ll be hangry at their service.

@AmolNimbalkar Год назад

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 Год назад

Spice to the ragu 😂

@mrmanor101 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@TheMilesMogul1 Gosh you caught me off guard 🫣😬

@TTM1895 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@kraigschess1772 Год назад

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 Год назад

How did you compare the delta to virgin?

@alisonanderson4732 Год назад

@@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.

@rosso2017 Год назад

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

@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. Год назад

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

@TTM1895 Год назад

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.

@tanjoel2185 Год назад

Sick of nick in premium cabins

@EthanPricco Год назад

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.

@orangepeeI100 Год назад

Am I the only one who thinks the economy seats look small and skinny

@drift13 Год назад

Yep

@tombrooks5933 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@aaronadam4747 Год назад

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

@tombrooks5933 Год назад

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

@ThesecitydaysUkblog Год назад

@@raychul33 He has his own channel now.

@raychul33 Год назад

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

@missVmilne Год назад

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 : - )

@anngray-trufant4362 Год назад

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

@ThumbofEpicness Год назад

Why is Nikki ALWAYS in business or first class?????? We need some variety here!

@melissafoh9373 Год назад

Agreed! 💯

@PokhrajRoy. Год назад

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

@poppyland74 Год назад

The economy meal is very poor and not at all what you would expect from the Virgin brand. Amazed this is what they served on the first flight... reminds me of the snack box you used to get on Virgin trains!

@journeyswithj246 Год назад

Agreed! The best thing is their Afternoon tea

@Calebs_Aviation Год назад

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 🎉

@johniii8147 Год назад

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.

@martinsriggs2441 Год назад

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

@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 Год назад

Thanks for the help guys, I really appreciate the information

@lindadepascale8290 Год назад

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

@manspotter3782 Год назад

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 🤭

@Bqiles Год назад

Dear god it must be so expensive doing these videos... Thank you guys for giving us overviews of these airline classes lol (also pls do JAL)

@fatimarose Год назад

I’m pretty sure they use airline points to get these different seats

@Bqiles Год назад

@@fatimarose yeah I think they do, but airline miles are quite expensive. Sure, they probably get the miles from flying, but to actually afford most flights you're gonna need to buy miles

@fatimarose Год назад

@@Bqiles Ya tru tru

@peteranderson5492 Год назад

If they were on the first flight for this aircraft type, there's a very good chance Virgin paid for the fare as they're travel journalists.

@LewisRoberts98 Год назад

The prices paid are in the description of the video

@YourTravelTV Год назад

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 🎉✈️

@northill9749 Год назад

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

@BRTripReport Год назад

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

@lorijohnston4311 Год назад

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!

@iamra_n3189 6 месяцев назад

6:34 - pretty nice feedback for Virgin's cabin design team regarding the "leather". Because, they don't use animal leather at all in the new cabins! It's lighter, better for the environment and clearly more ethical! Way to go, Virgin Atlantic!💜🌍🐂

@spikedavis4013 Год назад

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

@alexg.9841 Год назад

12:38 "Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte" ! Diese Kommentarsektion ist jetzt Deutsch!! 🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

@christianeduardo1 Год назад

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? 😅

@jcufaude Год назад

Surprised to see you dress so ... hmm ... slovenly ... particularly for Upper Class. Class it up guys.

@RicoWeigand Год назад

I like Virgin more and more. No matter if it’s the planes or the cruises. I’m just wondering how the plane can be so empty.

@HomebaseLHR Год назад

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 Год назад

Sure buddy

@HomebaseLHR Год назад

@@dudethebest2541 dude… I literally work there

@donaldpolson5450 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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.

@scruff520 Год назад

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

@ZadeOT Год назад

we need sam in more

@Yves_Ka Год назад

need Sam period

@johnallen8422 Год назад

Can you guys do more races? i love those types of videos!

@modulator1 Год назад

it's srcipted,. all of it 😁

@johnallen8422 Год назад

@@modulator1 I know they are i just enjoy the trip

@johnallen8422 Год назад

@@modulator1 Okay fine i didn't think they were scripted and i still don't think they are

@kennethchongweithart7905 Год назад

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....❤️

@theob4301 Год назад

how is this man always in first class

@Vauxaholicx 6 месяцев назад

The thing I can’t get over the most is the premiums guys shoes 😂😂 good video tho boys

@exhaleofsmoke Год назад

The way I knew Nicky would run towards the open air area in the lounge as soon as he said he was traveling upper class has to say something 😂

@alexmdiaz Год назад

I’ve never watched these videos but I keep getting recommended them and from the thumbnails it always seems he gets the most expensive class? If he’s the boss then you are watching a toxic work environment

@exhaleofsmoke Год назад

@@alexmdiaz Hey! I have started watching them fairly recently myself, so I can't answer your questions on the power dynamics and stuff. But I have to say, I'm pretty curious myself about why it's usually always Nicky that travels the more expensive classes.

@tanjoel2185 Год назад

@@alexmdiaz definitely toxic

@jxnathanmark7661 Год назад

@@alexmdiaz he’s been in economy in past few videos, as there was a funny outcry as to why he was always in the higher fare class. So they switched it up and they mix and match.

@alexmdiaz Год назад

@@tanjoel2185 it tracks with prior scandals re the points guy

@kbunky69 Год назад

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

@kbunky69 Год назад

Am I the only that will ask the question Sam what is with the green tag on the shoe , it looks like one of those security tags lol 😆 😂 😅

@charliesandoval9277 Год назад

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!

@simonf8902 Год назад

Sam is way cute.

@elliebeep27 Год назад

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

@HomebaseLHR Год назад

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

@elliebeep27 Год назад

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

@NNK443 11 месяцев назад

San is so cute and charming plz feat him more in future videos

@DLFH Год назад

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?

@larskohnen2487 Год назад

Absolutely in love with SAM! ❤️

@xdt3a362 Год назад

I instant subbed after 3 vids when I saw that man in black dance

@melsyoutube Год назад

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

@PokhrajRoy. Год назад

Liam having a tall glass of beer before a flight? Should I be worried?

@sqoomsh Год назад

The video quality was definitely a bit shoddy in some areas.

@Gibbs-rq4yg Год назад

Why is it the same guy who get to travel on business or first class?

@Onthemainline Год назад

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

@skyflier552 Год назад

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..

@faaris9180 Год назад

Liam and Nicky, you guys are always amazing!

@charlesjay8818 Год назад

i guess your easily amazed

@warrenmills7935 Год назад

The economy meal was extremely minimal! No salad, no cheese and crackers and basically looked just like an afterthought. Whilst your call bell challenges are cool, surely by now most know which seat you are in especially on this flight so keep an close eye for your call bells, so doubt the tines are realistic anymore.

@patrickdeevy-oe7dp 8 месяцев назад

I think sam got Boston confused with Austin

@aapo6712 Год назад

Rate the long hall flight on finnair

@travelwithbernhardtv Год назад

Amazing Report guys!

@Leon_likesplanes Год назад

U need to do a southeast Asian airline / East Asian airline next! Like eva air, Thai airways, Ana

@harrisonharvey687 Год назад

STOP iT! I knew the minute that Nicky said on his savvy second about the theatre tickets and he said just date theatre boys, I KNEW that he was talking about SAM

@marvcapitola4262 Год назад

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

@shamirdaya Год назад

I am sure airline services will only get better with your reviews. Keep it up! Your next review should be private hospitals 😅

@Wackypie007 Год назад

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

@kirstenrubberducky Год назад

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

@A2dy Год назад

I didn't realize how famous sam was until I looked up his IG! He really looks like Grant Gustin!

@warriorj1235 Год назад

I love your videos You are my favourite youtubers

@markvanalstyne1381 Год назад

Great video. Please have Sam do more

@actuallyjenkins6617 Год назад

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

@CosmoguyDale Год назад

Poor Liam....no more Jean to torture in economy so now he is the sufferer. Such a good sport!!

@Kishan2213 Год назад

Whatever happened to Jean ? I miss him in these videos 😞

@AviationWorldDocumentary Год назад

A similar on Qatar Airways also 😊😊😊... And one comparison on Qatar Airways and Emirates 😊😊😊...

@sou5677 Год назад

Seeing Liam enjoy that bloody Mary reminds me of Jean 😭

@carolineedwards5752 Год назад

I was on this flight and so you guys walking up and down the aircraft Lol

@stevenholt1867 Год назад

Dreamliner competing aircraft.

@markibardollo5503 Год назад

Pls try Philippine Airlines, but I think it'll be a connecting flight

@RonitKacholia 7 месяцев назад

DO AN AIR FRANCE VS VIRGIN REVIEW!

@johninsalisbury2010 8 месяцев назад

Sam should be on more

@ExploreWithZain Год назад

not first to comment big fan TPG :)

@rohangibson8148 Год назад

love these comparison vids

@elizabethdawson4108 Год назад

💔my air canada =BUSINESS CLASS was the most dirty aircraft I have ever been on = 11th november 2022=heathrow to vancouver = I had to wash everything down = SO SAD = elizabeth nz =happy traveler xox

@richard99cookify 7 месяцев назад

Flew back from JFK on their A350 in Premium just the other day. Absolutely superb compared to Economy which I'd only ever gone in before. Not sure I'll be able to take another long haul economy flight again!

@mob9334 3 месяца назад

Flying out next month Heathrow to new york on this plane, does anyone know if the business class upgrade bid prices comes down closer to flight if they can't sell them? Right now the starting bid is £800 and says thats low...I was willing to pay 500-550.

@lumboy7804 Год назад

Next time KLM premium Economy?

@andrewbrackin7375 Год назад

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

@markjohnson182 Месяц назад

Great video, I love flying with Virgin and its always pretty much like your experience here - - you could've taken one of them as a guest into the lounge - maybe played rock paper scissors to decide who - hahaa!

@BeliaLastes Год назад

The guy who is flying in the upper class seat reminds me of Noel Fielding from The Mighty Boosh in the face (except his hairstyle, this guy's hair is short kinda like a hipster haircut 😅) all in all you bloke's got the life ❤️😊

@Sean_Dardis_Acoustic Год назад

You guys should head down to Australia and do some comparisons between Virgin and Qantas....... Maybe Singapore Airlines too!

@rgsnr8702 2 месяца назад

flying Virgin is not an option for us now and we are looking to other carriers for various reasons , Virgin planes have no economy 2 seats now out of Manchester and you have to pay to book them now also so you could be sat anywhere and not even together ,the in flight meal give little to no options on none spicy food for Brits like chicken greens and mash or the like ,we have been regular virgin flyers since 1999 but sadly over the last 5 years virgin has become just another carrier and has lost the spark that made customers feel special