Virgin Atlantic UPPER CLASS ✨ (is it that bad?)

[@Aidan-x8h]

I love the background music when the aircraft pushed back! Great Work, you put a lot of great effort into your trip reports Jayden!

[@JaydenWong]

thanks Aidan!!

[@nolunchiseverfree]

I've legit never seen anyone actually use the shared dining function - neat to see you and your mum taking advantage.

[@JaydenWong]

ahaha we were the only people doing so. We’ll definitely do that again on the return flight :) Thanks!

[@Riionzz]

Jayden, you're a legend. Watched your video on China Eastern ahead of my LGW to Seoul flight in November and now I'm here for all of your content. Keep it coming!

[@JaydenWong]

aha thank you! More to come mate

[@ghostdaisuke5703]

They just anounced this flight will be no longer continued after 25 years. Last flight is on October 26th. So sad.

[@AirbusA--si4kw]

Unfortunately as a British airline, Virgin can’t overfly Russian airspace, which puts them at a competitive disadvantage when compared with fellow sky team member China Eastern. Also, the detour around Russia means that VS has to have 4 captains (according to their own press release on the cancellation) for each flight, and the crew can easily reach their duty time limitation should there be any delays before takeoff. All of these costs add up and for VS it would make more sense financially to fly to North America, Africa and India instead of trying to continue Shanghai as their last remaining destination in East Asia (they’ve already dropped Tokyo and Hong Kong from their network).

[@alexmcwhirter6611]

Not only VS. Look at BA's LHR-HKG schedule for the coming winter and you see it is halving flight frequency to just a single daily 787.

[@sean_king]

​@@alexmcwhirter6611yep, its really unfortunate. That route used to see a380s a few years back

[@sean_king]

​@@alexmcwhirter6611 yep, its really unfortunate. LHR-HKG used to even be operated by an a380 a few years back

[@majorpuppy1236]

@@alexmcwhirter6611 its a permanent reduction as well, and the competition is too fierce as well

[@da480]

The worst business class seat these days. Definitely among top 20 airlines

[@jodokast1205]

This is the old setup, the new air bus upper is much better.

[@pierrenine5775]

Not over impressed, though not a bad flight experience. Personally I`m not a fan of those seats. Glad to see I`m not alone in not liking coriander!! Thanks for posting Jayden.

[@mba0005]

Great video, Jayden! That check in experience does look luxurious. I’d love to visit their LHR lounge some day. I still find their seats to be a bit odd with everyone facing into the aisle. Seems a bit awkward to me. Also, I agree the food choices didn’t seem particularly high end for international business class, especially the cheese toastie. The bar area looked nice and good to see people taking advantage of it.

[@JaydenWong]

Thanks Mike! Someone in the comment said that they don't serve beef citing environment concerns, fair enough I guess but then they run cruises 🤣

[@ebismusic8813]

New talent from Jayden Can act 😂 (Promoting nord bit)

[@starnet1340]

What a great vlog from Shanghai! Love it! I want to visit sometime!

[@kathmmedia]

Thank you again. Was looking forward to a Virgin Atlantic review

[@JaydenWong]

thanks Kath! :))

[@sjw2410]

Great video! I still cant believe VS are still using those Upper Class seats in 2024.

[@mcznlf]

Jayden I have the sane feeling as you about tall buildings in cities

[@JaydenWong]

I could just stare at them hahaha

[@brigittelehmann9749]

great review i enjoyed it very much thanks for sharing

[@ARTibbs94]

I didn’t mind it when I used the upper class on the 787 a few years ago. Although the A350 & A330neo upper class suites are a million times better than the old seats, I’m going to strangely miss them when they are gone

[@JaydenWong]

haha yes I do miss old seats, good and bad ones🤣

[@maureen8966]

Hi Jayden THANK you for the video. Room was great looking at planes landing so good. Thank you for taking us on bit of tour around Shanghai. Have a great time with your Mum..

[@evanpeay]

i actually flew V. AIR from WASHINGTON TO LONDON.....loved the plane/service/flight

[@JaydenWong]

thanks for watching, glad you like them!

[@aristhecargayandavgeek]

Sleep mask and noise cancelling earbuds are a game-changer for red-eye flights

[@JaydenWong]

on 777 I sleep with earbuds AND noise-cancelling headphones 🤣🤣🤣

[@chelseab924]

Whats a red eye flight

[@JC-kb2qg]

Your mom is so pretty!

[@FairwinWang]

Great Video Jayden!

[@JaydenWong]

thanks!!

[@oscarwyer2771]

I think this is one of your best….??!!

[@ibbyow]

If you like this seat layout try it air nz, they basically the same

[@vickisworldtravel]

Thank you for a great review. I am travelling upper class to Orlando from Manchester next year on an A350 & can't wait to vlog my experience. Please can I ask if you bought the wifi package and how was it.

[@JaydenWong]

Hi Vick! Their A350 is stunning you'll love it, comes with a door too unlike mine. I didn't get the wifi sorry, too expensive haha

[@vickisworldtravel]

⁠I am so excited to try upper on the A350 😝 I agree about the WiFi it’s too expensive and it should be included for upper, thanks for your reply x

[@GaryInAmsterdam]

This is an excellent vlog! Very thorough but also entertaining and interesting. Your mom could be an Insta star. :D I never understood the little shower mats either. The seating on that cabin design is super strange, looks like a foot massage salon! As you said, no privacy. I love "Curb your enthusiasm too! The bar looks awesome on the flight as well. Great video quality on the landing and everywhere. Did you get a new phone? I loved the brief city vlog too!

[@JaydenWong]

haha yes, someone said it was like a Chinese massage place 🤣 well at the end of the day we were flying to China haha Still the same phone :) Have to get it fixed soon, dust got into the 3x lens

[@sean_king]

​​@@JaydenWong now that you've mentioned it, i really can't unsee the chinese massage place in there. Even the color scheme matches 😂 It's a massage place with a bar at the back ig

[@CLeungistravelling]

It reminds me of the Virgin Australia Premium entry, but an even better version of it :)

[@JaydenWong]

hahaha yup!

[@probedbyanalien]

OMG... when you flicked through the movie selections I saw my favourite film, 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe'. It is such a wonderful film. I hope you have watched it on one of your flights. 😃 Thank you for another excellent video Jayden.

[@JaydenWong]

I’ll check it out on my return flight :)

[@probedbyanalien]

@@JaydenWong ❤

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

Thanks J for the super vlog.

[@JaydenWong]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@DanielWang-rs9lq]

outstanding review!

[@JaydenWong]

Thanks Daniel!

[@patrickmig]

Thanks for another great trip report and mini vlog, Jayden. Virgin Atlantic upper class looks ok but the seat layout is a deal breaker for me. Little privacy and having to look at everyone else's feet during the flight is a bit off-putting. Shanghai, however looks amazing. Will definitely add that to my bucket list!

[@JaydenWong]

Thanks for sharing your thought Patrick! Shanghai is awesome but avoid the summer time haha

[@johnkim8957]

Hello Jayden & your Sweet Mom❤❤ wish you a nice flight to PVG

[@JaydenWong]

thanks John!!

[@davidpascoe5842]

Can’t believe vs is still using the those old style seat

[@manishabains6234]

If flying with someone, do you recommended booking seats next to each other or across from each other?

[@JaydenWong]

across if you wanna see each other :) Next to each other (preferably on the left hand side of the plane for more privacy) is fine too but the person in front has to turn head to talk

[@andremp03]

It's a shame you're not flying in the new seats like on the A339 and A350. That's my pet hate of the 787-9 on Virgin, it's still the old herringbone seats.

[@geraldsnyder6482]

I must agree the meal selection for a premium cabin did appear underwhelming compared to others I've seen on your channel.

[@CJ-xl3dh]

Hi Jayden. T3 is actually the best terminal to depart and arrive from. It's the main public transport terminal for buses but though old has a lot more things avaliable than the new ones.

[@JaydenWong]

good point! Getting from T5 to T4 is a pain. I usually stay at the Hilton at T4. But not this time, didn’t want to go from BA T5 to T4 via T3🤣

[@Tuukkohakee]

To arrive at it’s excellent, usually short lines at passport control and good connectivity, to depart from, well, good connectivity sure, decently fast security sure, but old, hot, pricy and overcrowded, so without a lounge it’s not really a great place to depart from, especially with LHRs delays.

[@CJ-xl3dh]

@@JaydenWong I guess from that standpoint;you are right. I'm so used to departing from T3 that when I have to depart from another Terminal ;T4 orT5 it feels(despite the modernity) something is missing 🙂.

[@jamessayers4046]

Another great vlog JW! The Virgin check in reminds me of the SQ first class check in service at Changi! The seats are a bit strange, yes, no privacy but the best bed in the sky! Air NZ currently utilises the same seats. Flying Air NZ to SFO, my now husband sat on the ottoman (like you mum did), where we dined together, I proposed in flight heading to the gay capital of the world! Funny I thought Air NZ was the only airline that handed out landing lollies, looks like Virgin does as well! Keep up the great work!

[@JaydenWong]

I've never flown SQ F but I have driven past (and into) the first wing, it's indeed very similar! So not only VS and Air NZ have practically the same seats, but also the lollies 🤣 a few pax on our flight were connecting onto Air NZ to PVG. It was a pain for them, they would have had to clear immigration and custom in China as VS and NZ use different terminals at PVG

[@davidpascoe5842]

A lot of changes are happening at virgin with routes being cancelled

[@wattbentleigh1949]

Excellent Vid Jayden

[@JaydenWong]

thank you!!

[@jimbo6059]

The clubhouse burger is the boss.if you ever pass through again later in the day, order the burger. It is everything you expect a burger to be.

[@JaydenWong]

I’ve seen photos of it!! Unfortunately they were only serving breakfast when I was there. Definitely another time! Thanks!

[@richardm6762]

I use that Ibis Styles quite a lot but they always give me a room at the back so no planespotting 😂

[@JaydenWong]

Ahaha damn, I booked the cheapest🤣

[@richardm6762]

@@JaydenWong 🤣

[@aviation405]

Great video again Jayden

[@JaydenWong]

cheers mate!

[@kodyjjj8664]

Safe travels

[@JaydenWong]

thanks Kody!

[@alexmcwhirter6611]

Another of your great KZbin contributions Jayden. Yes the onboard catering was not to long-haul J class standards especially considering the high ticket price (although I do realise you booked at the right time for a better rate). Personally I don't like this type of J seating. But VS licensed this style of J seating from Air NZ ages ago and, at that time, to have so much privacy onboard was something of a revolution. Fully flat beds in J class date back to year 2000 with BA and its Club World (in year 2000). Yes VS was close behind BA but its initial fully flat J was not a success and hence it later opted for the Air NZ product. BTW I did visit Shanghai in 1988 (the year when SAS launched non-stop flights to Beijing overflying USSR and Mongolia. Of course the city was *totally* different then and there was only *one* international standard hotel - the Sheraton on the edge of downtown.

[@JaydenWong]

Hi Alex! I've only tried those seats once before on a Delta 777 from Hong Kong to Narita. It was a great seat then, CX was using those seats too (as you'd know). Loved them, but having tried Qsuite just weeks before this flight, can't say I was too impressed, although I really liked the bar they have onboard (nothing to do with the seat)

[@alexmcwhirter6611]

@@JaydenWong Thanks for the reply Jayden. I hear what you say. Note that QR unveiled an updated Qsuite at Farnbrough Airshow today. However it will be on the 777X (from 2025 according to QR) but as we know these 777Xs may be further delayed entering service.

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

I Like Better Upper Class Seat On A330-900 And A350-1000.Great Video And Info

[@travels129]

Love plane travel vids

[@oscar-brown1649]

Great video Jayden! For the very luxurious premium check in is it only for upper class passengers or could status holders in economy use it? Virgin Atlantic definitely looked great in most aspects apart from the food, do you prefer it too BA?

[@JaydenWong]

Status holder yes but only those who are also eligible for the clubhouse (not Aspire Lounge). So for Virgin Atlantic their gold members can. Even Virgin Australia platinum or The Club members can’t (as they can only use the Aspire Lounge) Delta Platinum and Diamond only if they are flying in premium economy (not economy. Gotta recite their rules haha. Skyteam is very inconsistent I don’t mind BA too. I think regular travellers prefer BA. Extroverts- VS🤣

[@matthewlks]

I’ll be flying in mid-October just right before they discontinue this route….

[@JaydenWong]

I'll be flying the return flight next week, could be my last VS flight in a while, unless I'm flying them to the USA or Barbados lol

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Enjoyed this review

[@JaydenWong]

thanks Patricia!

[@louiseleonard1992]

I must try them one day Jayden

[@JorDonJordy_.]

Good to see you again Jayden 😊. Hope you are doing well and having a great week so far. This is an excellent vlog as always I have to say, and I wish you the very best in continuing to do what you love ❤. I haven't flown on VA before, yet it's on my list so I'm really thankful for this vlog and a thorough one at that too. Sending lots of positive vibes and good energy to Sir 6'4 and youre Mom. #CoatHook 😁😆

[@JaydenWong]

They’re a good airline, quite unique compared to the rest :) Thanks Jordy!

[@JorDonJordy_.]

@@JaydenWong I agree 😀. And, you are welcome

[@ryansofly]

Mmmmm I love those Cumberland sausages. I was in London 2 weeks ago and I smashed through so many of those during the hotel brekky buffet!

[@JaydenWong]

hahaha I've never been a big sausage guy. I'll be back in London next week, gotta try them out at my hotel haha

[@MileHighFlyer]

Great review!

[@JaydenWong]

Thanks! :)

[@Kushal6831]

Awesome ❤❤ love your video's ❤❤

[@JaydenWong]

Thank you so much :)

[@jonnymashy3909]

i remember repeatidly watching the original version of this in economy except to hong kong instead

[@z_y_324]

love how you act during the ad hahaha

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

Virigin Improvised bro.. Nice...

[@dannyliu214]

Hi Jayden thanks for the nice video, I was just wondering because I will be flying SQ from Melbourne to KL then Penang to Singapore for a layover for a holiday, just wondering how the KrisFlyer Gold lounge is for passengers holding a star alliance gold membership which I have an Air China Phoenix Mile gold. Wondering if it would be worth going to the airport early for. All the best!!

[@JaydenWong]

perhaps 2 hours early, 2-3 hrs early if you want to use the shower facility. It's a good lounge, but not 'amazing' I've been to the T3 Krisgold twice, check it out :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaiZimBol5d3atksi=Y3aqI3U9w616zgWo kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZnPd4ysjqp8p6csi=jsy3zb72GLdfMhOb

[@ruedigerwedi7957]

Guten Morgen from Germany 🇩🇪. New Haircut 👍👍👍👍😉. Watching ur Videos, is if I fly himself!! You explain everything so clear PERFECT 👌👌👌. And I really enjoy to see, every Bathroom in the world 😉👌. Thank You for sharing!!!!!!! Best wishes to 6,4 ❤️❤️😉

[@JaydenWong]

Good afternoon from Hong Kong🇭🇰 Thank you so much for your kind comments always :)) appreciate it

[@ruedigerwedi7957]

@@JaydenWong 🙏🙏. I really enjoy ur Videos 😃😀😉

[@mrdonniegoh]

Nice Shanghai vlog Jayden 💯👍

[@JaydenWong]

thanks for the recommendation 😝😝😝

[@mrdonniegoh]

@@JaydenWong glad that u enjoyed hehe 🤟

[@theGavinN]

Glad I watched this video Jayden, very informative. Those seats are the same as Air NZ and I hate them lol. Definitely will not be flying Virgin.

[@JaydenWong]

haha a few pax on our flights were Kiwis connecting to Air NZ to AKL. Basically the same seats for 24 hrs

[@theGavinN]

oh lordy, 2.5hrs from AKL to NAN was enough for me lol

[@ometofu]

Odd seating and no privacy. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnfx7506]

Virgin’s IFE has always been lacking. And still seen as a second rate airline by LHR

[@Bad_Karma1968]

You planning on getting Shanghai’d ? As usual a great vlog Jayden Have u tried Surfshark Jayden ? Ah yes Virgin like air New Zealand likes it’s passengers to spy on each other lol 😂

[@JaydenWong]

what's shanghai'd? No I haven't tried Surfshark haha

[@Bad_Karma1968]

@@JaydenWong getting Shanghai’d was what they used to call it when the Royal navy would kidnap drunks from bars in HK and Shanghai and press them into service mate

[@graemeread5368]

Virgin Upper Class isn't as classy as I thought it would be. Lotsa hype but B-Grade delivery. But I did love Jayden's sense of humor and the super camp advert he did for Nord VPN. 😂

[@JaydenWong]

Yes I was overall satisfied but the way how things were delivered, a bit underwhelming. For example no pouring champagne in front of you. Breakfast was express service without table cloth and everything on a tray etc. Thanks Graeme :)))

[@clarkvincentga-as]

Josh Cahill always promotes the NordVPN

[@karlgalway7605]

14:17 what’s the name of the music you played here?

[@JaydenWong]

Sappheiros - Embrace kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqPaY36Oor2Id5I

[@GauthamVishnu-x7p]

I like your vids

[@JaydenWong]

thanks!

[@GauthamVishnu-x7p]

Your welcome mr jw

[@jamessocal8946]

Mom is very cute

[@dlanodsknib]

Presumably the airline would be informed of a delay such as the one you experienced before they allowed all the passengers to barge their way onboard. It would have been far more comfortable IMHO for everyone (Business Class) if they had been allowed to relax in the lounge. It is bad enough spending hours in a toothpaste tube without adding more time to the endurance!

[@JaydenWong]

Right!? I was lowkey worried about the crew's overtime resulting in a cancellation later. I heard it could be a bad day on July 26 as Paris imposing a flying restriction over the city.

[@ollietreg2334]

It’s not bad. But you flew in the wrong plane. If you really want to do the upper class ONLY fly on the A350 or A330-Neo. The 787 and the old a330 ruin it.

[@jacobs4985]

They will discontinue the route. VA has crazy fees, but good deal on miles.

[@JaydenWong]

I’ve noticed! Signed up to their Flying Club before this flight haha

[@davowe]

NICE!

[@JaydenWong]

thank you :)

[@Patrickair4444]

Virgin Atlantic is the best to fly with

[@D3bblicious]

Aw bad design flaw that isn’t it not being able to see out of the window. I always find it strange when it’s not facing the window.

[@EpicThe112]

Really great video here and from what I can see them might have improved from the last time you flew them London to Hong Kong. You are right about the snack option for the Asian carriers in Middle Eastern Airlines I can actually help you with 菲律賓航空 Philippine Airlines they give you out Pancit or Pasta some cases Lucky Me instant noodles. If you are flying Shanghai to London which one would you choose Virgin Atlantic or China Eastern (中國東方航空)? Does your mum have a Skyteam FFQ to use on Virgin Atlantic my guess she got a Dynasty Flyer (中華航空). If you want to know what the inaugural flight did for the airline it was London to New York EWR VS1/VS2. They should bring it back because for that you are only down to British Airways and United Airlines.

[@affirmationstoday]

2 hour delay on take off, if that was Qantas or JetStar passengers would be blame the airline and rubbish them for no reason. As for the seats whats the use of a window seat if you cant sit there and look out with ease.

[@JaydenWong]

there was not even any reaction other than some laughter when the captain announced the 2 hr delay. I was pleasantly surprised haha

[@Morad-Travler970]

Nice ❤❤

[@hellodamianofficial]

Good timing. Just as Virgin cancels this route. Shame. No more Virgin Atlantic to Asia.

[@JaydenWong]

Ikr😭😭😭

[@kunranzhao]

they just announced they're discontinuing this route in October tho

[@VishnuPalaniappan]

Hi Jayden are you going to fly Malaysia 🇲🇾 airlines this year

[@JaydenWong]

yes

[@VishnuPalaniappan]

When are you going to fly

[@thomaswang703]

Shame that this route is going to come to an end in October😮‍💨

[@nicholasngo5428]

I wish I can fly this in 2039!

[@Billionaire_1122]

The Virgin Atlantic had just decided to cancel the Shanghai-London Airline by October 2024💔

[@JaydenWong]

right! I flew this only last week and then they made the announcement

[@hellodamianofficial]

I feel like the Clubhouse seems very dated now. It looks the same as it did 13 years ago when I was last there 😂

[@JaydenWong]

it is haha, and more crowded thanks to Delta and Skyteam. Still pretty good tho!

[@richardlouisgrand7281]

Need a swimming cap for using the pool at Conrad????

[@JaydenWong]

Yep!! Doubletree in Seoul too, would purchase if it’s only a few $$ but they charged way too much haha. Wonder if I could use a shower cap🤣

[@GauthamVishnu-x7p]

Hi Jayden have you flown with tap air Portugal 🇵🇹

[@JaydenWong]

no I haven't

[@GauthamVishnu-x7p]

That’s ok mr j

[@piggystudio_07]

What nation (region) of passport do you use?

[@JaydenWong]

UK and Hong Kong

[@VishnuPalaniappan]

Hi Jayden are you going to fly air India

[@piggystudio_07]

Bad news: Qantas will be terminated the flight in Shanghai tomorrow. And Virgin Atlantic will be terminated the flight in Shanghai on 25 October 2024.

[@monkeays]

That seat is just so odd, everyone's feet in the aisle, looking straight at your neighbour and no privacy. No thanks

[@santoshgujar3796]

Can you take airlines supply pj with you

[@JaydenWong]

You can take the PJs and amenity kits off the plane :)

[@cx777300]

Haha Mr Wong agree - coriander 😷🙅🏼🙅🏼

[@JaydenWong]

DISGUSTING!!!

[@kevin19358]

Is your flight to Shanghai 75% full?

[@JaydenWong]

100%

[@kevin19358]

No way, wow.

[@kevin19358]

6:35, What, you called it a dust bin instead of rubbish bin?

[@imwsss726]

I’ve done the same route last year, but onboard BA’s premium economy. The extra flying time is just painful for economy and even premium economy. Definitely choose the Chinese airlines if you can’t afford a lie-flat ticket

[@alexmcwhirter6611]

Indeed. The extra flying time is one of the reasons given by VS ... it's suspending the route from end October.

[@imwsss726]

@@alexmcwhirter6611 Yeah that’s totally understandable but still pity, VS is a nice carrier overall. I really want to try more European airlines between Europe and China / far east but the current situation is just tricky.

[@alexmcwhirter6611]

@@imwsss726 BA is cutting its Hong Kong schedule by 50% from end October so presumably it's due to weak demand. Extra flying time doesn't help.

[@imwsss726]

@@alexmcwhirter6611 That‘s the typical low season imo.

[@jdmguy44]

Good video as always. Virgin's business class doesn't impress me though. Cramped outdated seat, small entertainment screen and that awful reverse herringbone layout which provides zero privacy and points you away from the window.

[@JaydenWong]

thanks for watching :)

[@henrywong4897]

Where is 6foot4? Arent you supposed to travel with him wherever you go?

[@JaydenWong]

sydney haha

[@WillPanzer]

why did they end this service?

[@JaydenWong]

They have extra flying hours compared to their partner airline China Eastern because a British carrier can’t fly over Russia whereas a Chinese can. So they’ll probably send their pax to China Eastern and better utilise the plane for other destinations

[@kodyjjj8664]

Hi Jayden

[@ningboflyer3871]

Unfortunately, this flight is going to be suspended soon due to VS can't use Russian airspace and extreme competitions from the Chinese carriers.

[@kevin19358]

9:18, Row 6 is missing a window.

[@TripReportaviation]

I've watched many trip reports about Virgin Atlantic, but never have I seen anyone use the shared dining function in Upper class :) Overall, I'm still not a fan of their Upper class product.

[@JaydenWong]

haha yeah i was lucky to be flying with somebody I know ahhahaha