World’s COOLEST Airline | London- Mumbai | Virgin Atlantic Economy Delight | B787-9 | Trip Report

I am so excited to be back on Virgin Atlantic! And I am more glad to do so on their Boeing 787-9 from London to Mumbai in their incredible Economy Delight product.
Not everyone might know, but Virgin Atlantic has been one of the first major rebels in the aviation world adding color to what was a grey government dominated skies.
They’ve been pioneers in the fields of IFE, product, affordability, quality and most important; the people behind.
I would fly them so much more if they just continued to fly to Dubai.. And they will in the end of 2023! But I couldn’t wait so I took a detour from London to Dubai via Mumbai 😆
This flight has been incredibly special for me, from arriving to their exclusive check in area at Heathrow to the on board experience.
I don’t know who does the recruiting at VS, but they’re incredible at it as each person along my journey was passionately in love with their job and they made my day.
A big thanks to the crew on VS 354 and I wish you all get to experience them soon.
It might not be the most affordable option to fly from London to Mumbai but I can guarantee you it’s the most fun! So join me on this 9 hour journey and I wish you a lot of watch pleasure!
See you and thanks for watching!
Today we are showcasing you the following flight:
From: London Heathrow Airport, London, The United Kingdom
To: Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Flight Number: VS 354
Aircraft Type: Boeing 787-9
Registration: G-VBEL
Flight Time: 08:50
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[@TheLayoverAviation]

Well, that British Airways A330-300 to Washington obviously was a Virgin Atlantic aircraft! So many attentive spotters here 😉

[@ishanpai1791]

I would definitely choose Virgin Atlantic every day over BA. Virgin's fleet is quite consistent and offer a good service while BAs fleet is quite old. BA also always deploys most of its older B777s to India and some other Asian countries and fly a lot more modern aircraft to the United States which something I don't like.

[@skilz9525]

ikr...they always operate those creepy old 777-200s or 787-8 but recently they started sending a350-1000 on Mumbai route

[@WindyKnight0822]

The 787-8 isn’t that old

[@ishanpai1791]

@skilz9525 I have criticized BA a lot before in past for sending old aircraft to just India. Maybe they decided to take it seriously and deploy newer aircraft to India😂

[@skilz9525]

@@ishanpai1791 lol just read the news they got rid of all 777-200ER from Mumbai route 💀🤣. 3 daily flights now will served by 2 A350-1000XWB and 1 b787-9....they indeed saw our comments

[@ishanpai1791]

@@skilz9525 lmao nice. Good for them

[@joshavy9628]

So glad I’m not the only person that feels this way about VS. I’ve never had a bad experience with them and I’ve flown on them about 10 times!!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

10 times already, nice!! Glad you like them and I can’t wait for them to restart Dubai soon. Will try to fly to the US then. I flew 3-4 times with them, so you’re miles ahead!

[@LINJ638]

What do you think makes VS better than BA? And how do you think they revolutionized the airline industry?

[@joshavy9628]

@@LINJ638 One of the main things I love about VS is the amazing crew they just have such an incredibly friendly vibe and are always very proactive and willing to help you, VS is also more generous by with treats given out during and at the end of the flight. They are also a lot more inclusive and diverse and which I personally really like also the bar and social space. I could go on for hours but I just prefer the vibe of VS more and I find BA to be a bit more boring and give the bare minimum to be a full service airline, I do like them I just prefer the atmosphere of VS

[@LINJ638]

@@joshavy9628 From the looks of their bar and social space, it is too cramped as oppose to EK. Btw. EK, QR and EY all have a bad rap for hating Indian people. If you were White, Asians, Black, they would be more friendly towards these three following category.

[@LINJ638]

@@joshavy9628 How are the girls on VS???? Ugly and fat???? Or bunch of hawtties???

[@Paulhilvert]

So good this I really enjoyed this one as I knew you’d like this as Virgin are such a unique fun and pioneering airline and are always looking forward to the future. Us brits are proud of VS, I’m glad you enjoyed the VS hospitality 😊. Great stuff 👏👏✈️

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks for the nice words! I really wish it could have been a daytime flight to have done it even nicer, but I will once they return to Dubai! It’s an airline to be proud of. I’m glad they stood up to the challenges and I love the values they’re representing. Top notch. Thanks for watching!

[@Paulhilvert]

@@TheLayoverAviation always here to watch, especially when it’s a UK carrier 👍😊 and yes I love that about Virgin how relaxed they are and are always looking forward. Yes it was nice to hear that VS will be resuming flights to Dubai. 👋✈️

[@LINJ638]

@@TheLayoverAviation So what do you think makes VS better than BA and EK???

[@peterrisbergs7156]

You were waiting for connecting passengers from Las Angeles. That is almost exactly halfway around the world from Mumbai. They could have flown in the other direction too.

[@vinayakanaokar8704]

Sometimes they do send their A35K to BOM. I spot that aircraft 3 months ago. Even BA sends their A35K,but it's mostly during northern winter months.Keep it up Alex❤

[@TheLayoverAviation]

The BA A35K is about to return now, I just read it. Wish I had flown that one.. Thanks a lot for the nice words and thanks for being here!

[@user-jt6gr6we3l]

Nice video Alex my hometown is mumbai one of the worlds busiest travel hubs

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Great take offs and landings there ❤️ Thanks for writing!

[@HansinKoppada05]

Virgin atlantic looks a great airline and I loved the video. Another splendid video alex! take care

[@kvnrajan]

I travelled on May 5th From Mumbai to London. It's wonderful journey. The flight was fully packed . Very good hospitality. Snacks and foods quality also so good. Likely will travel same flight next month. Really enjoyed the journey.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Flights to/from India are packed now, such a busy time! Very glad you enjoyed the journey. I just love Virgin Atlantic!

[@mostafasaid3195]

Your page is so underrated. I love how you show us literally all the details.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I’m very glad you like the extra info Mostafa! And it’s not underrated, all channels begin from somewhere! Thanks for the nice words 😃

[@mostafasaid3195]

@@TheLayoverAviation keep going, you deserve at least a million subscribers. 💪🏼

[@Hasan-E-qe2xx]

I guess Richard Branson surely deserves credit for creating a work culture that makes the employees more motivated leading to good flight for the passengers

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I think that’s precisely what’s working well at the company. Not only the work culture but also the excellent recruiting. I was told one by one crew that Virgin Atlantic “can teach you safety and security, but they can’t teach you to be fun and kind”, so they will look for those things.

[@hovelad8214]

Mmmmmm and how did Virgin treat their staff during the pandemic? Not very well I think you’ll find!

[@Rambo9700]

Yeah, must be why the staff are looking to strike due to their unsustainable rosters. Virgin staff are not very happy with many leaving. It’s not the company it once was!

[@luxpursuits]

Virgin, after it was sold to Delta is no longer a good airline. The food is terrible and the tickets are expensive.

[@subtozazoom]

Virgin Atlantic seems way better than British Airways!! I would love to see exotic airline tripreports soon as many would love that content.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I know, but I don’t make a living with KZbin.. I can’t just go and film exotic airlines as I’ve got a job and family.. One the channel is bigger I can do crazier trips 😊

[@damiena07]

Amazing, how you know each and every aircraft model and their destinations, esp. at the Mumbai airport. Superb!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It’s all an app that helps me 😛 Glad you like the info!

[@damiena07]

@@TheLayoverAviation Awesome, any chance you can share the App with us?

[@roahmad445]

One day you will be verry successful. I recommend you try Saudia Airways. There service is AMAZING.

[@777Kills]

I had the privelege of flying on VSS 355 on August 6 and it was so nostalgic reliving the experience with you in reverse. You captured those crispy sounds flawlessly. I even visited the cockpit of the exact airplane u just flew in😂 she is my wallpaper coincidentally

[@TheLayoverAviation]

The reverse flight must be better as it is a daytime one.. I wish mine had been. I don’t really like to film at night. Well done on scoring a cockpit visit! Very glad for you. And thanks for sharing your story!

[@NewYorkAviation]

Really nice video, seems like you had a lovely crew. You had a great wing view too! I could listen to the 787 hydraulics for hours on end. Food looking really nice. I flew VS from JFK-LHR this summer and had a similar experience, they are pretty impressive! Looking forward to your next video!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

So glad to see you around once again! I saw you’ve flown some great A380 aircraft and cabins, nice!! thanks for writing, see you around! 😉

[@nevillehb]

Just loved this one. They always strive to be a class apart from their competitors and they do this by always thinking out of the box.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I love your comments as it actually shows a good aviation knowledge. Yes, it is that out of the box thinking and acting that sets them apart. Others keep following their decisions. Not only product wise, but also decisions amongst the staff. Looking forward for whatever else is to come!

[@Footballmini7856]

17:35 you can even see DXB airport down there

[@patrickantwerp1364]

Weerom een excellent verslag!!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Bedankt Patrick, leuk om je hier weer te zien!

[@vedantchatterjee]

Wow right now I am sitting in the flight Lhr-Bom my home Mumbai

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I hope you enjoyed the ride! 😊

[@zj01]

I just came across your channel yesterday. I love that you showed where all the aircraft came from and their destination. That's so cool. I also read about BA Dirty Tricks, it's enough for me to avoid flying with BA.

[@shashankm9424]

The tricks were done a very long time ago. It's water under the bridge and both of them are in a healthy competition I believe.

[@miftahulmuhaimin8790]

I flew for the first time by plane from Assam, the north-eastern state of India. I went to Kolkata in West Bengal by Indigo Airlines a320 neo. I was very scared while taking off and landing and the plane shakes a little while flying. I felt as if this plane was going to crash but no it did not. When the plane takes off and lands, it feels as if an earthquake has occurred on earth and This is the first time I have traveled by plane. I have never traveled by plane before.

[@martinvareed8756]

Tooo good mate!! Amazingly pleasing to watch this trip........thnks bro for this treat....cheerios!!!

[@harveersingh5010]

What I don't like about Ba is that they don't send an A380 to India, but they do send them to Africa twice a day, although many Indians live in England.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It all depends on the capability of an airport to handle it and the availability of gates, etc and more factors. I’m sure EK wants to send more A380s but are not allowed to..

[@harveersingh5010]

@@TheLayoverAviation yea but Delhi airport accept a380 in the summer Lufthansa would send a380 Munich to Delhi and 747-8/400 Frankfurt to delhi I don’t think they have so many capacity like BA

[@KaushikNyaykare]

Really enjoy the journey But when I see Marathi subs I had a huge smile on my face ☺️

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Glad you got a smile after the video! 😉 Thanks a lot for watching my friend, more coming up!

[@avionOasia]

The recording of that takeoff sequence was excellent. Very good video!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks, very glad you liked it! I prefer taking off during the daytime though 😊

[@TheSirguroh]

Wow! What an amazing experience it would've been travelling in this airline! Every part of this journey was a treat to watch!! I also noticed how you closed this trip with Marathi language :) Yet again, I'd love to meet you if you're still in Mumbai.

[@nevillehb]

@9:12 the gap between 2 planes for both the runways is approximately 40 seconds. It still amazes me how the gateway to the world still operates with a 2 runway airport. They say that if Heathrow sneezes, the entire Europe will catch a cold. 😂

[@TheLayoverAviation]

The gap is just loco! And they started to do something similar in Dubai from what I observed as I keep lining up one B777 behind one that hasn’t even departed yet! And yes, not only will Europe get a cold but parts of the world too. I counted 3 EK A380’s there at the same time. If heathrow shuts for 3 hours, that is 3 flights that have to be rescheduled from Dubai, +1500 passengers that have to be rebooked and miss their connections and more!

[@HewardLindsay]

Great video buddy, hopefully next video could be the upperclass on the A350. 🥂

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I can’t wait to try that and I really hope to find a good fare from Dubai to show you all soon!

[@jeremypearson6852]

I’ve used VA for twenty years between Miami (home) and LHR (old home) mostly in Premium and occasionally in First (using points). The crew are always friendly and professional. An expat (former airline employee) watching in Florida.

[@atharvachaudhari7349]

Thanks @LayoverAviation for the Marathi Subtitles❤❤

[@TheLayoverAviation]

And a big thanks to the Marathi viewers for watching! ❤️

[@vishalsawale4779]

@@TheLayoverAviation Glad you used Marathi this time! ✋

[@skilz9525]

@@TheLayoverAviation thats one of the thing I like about him. It shows how much he respects his viewers

[@saugatabhattacharya1921]

Another great video, Alex. One coincidence that I get in your videos is that I find my upcoming flight at the end 😀. I saw the mention of the Mum-SFO AI flight which is my flight in a few days!! Keep shining!!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thank a lot buddy! So let’s see what other future flights of yours I can predict.. 😎 Have a great flight, it’s a stunning plane!

[@lifedeservesachance]

Well I am glad you read my comments. I really wanted a virgin Atlantic airlines video. Although I am not saying that u flew because of that. But nice to see the video. It is a great airline. I will flew anytime with it over any indian airline. And I think everyone gets homework when flying to India. Just amazing airline and video

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I read all comments. I don’t really have the time anymore to answer them all but I do my best. And I write down all airline suggestions and lines behind depending on how many times it’s been asked. So it does matter! Indian airlines are great, but Virgin Airlines has a personality closer to mine so it’s more fun. And the homework is for non-Indian nationals 😉 Thanks for writing!

[@lifedeservesachance]

And also appreciate you taking detour for the flight.

[@nandamini01]

PROUD TO BE A INDIAN

[@TheLayoverAviation]

🇮🇳 😊

[@etiennesebag4087]

Wow! Absolutely amazing and stunning report as usual. Very interesting indeed about the aircraft being fully configured for landing and with gear down at 5,000+ feet. Do you perhaps know what could have explained that? Great great job!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks Etienne! I was surprised about the early configuration too. I think the issue might have been due to airport congestion due to the recent thunderstorms, so perhaps they wanted everyone to slow down in order to allow more aircraft to take off? No idea.. I’ve had these things happening very few times.. I’ll ask a pilot!

[@zero7lima]

I used to love flying VS. Too bad they stopped flying to EWR (Newark). 23:14 787 makes so many "zany" noises....LOL. Very comprehensive and fun report ☺. Thanks

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I hope they recover part of their previous network as it shrunk considerably after Covid.. Let’s see. But I think that if they open new destinations it will mostly be to Delta and Skyteam hubs.. Thanks for writing!

[@imittal76]

I have recently started subscribed to your channel and I love all of your content and am always waiting for the next one. In all of your videos, you include great technical information and I have learned so much about different aircraft and the strange noises airplanes make :).

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Welcome to the team and thanks for the nice words! I love to give the extra details that I always enjoyed learning when I was looking out of the window and observing it all.. Continue to enjoy and see you around!

[@nightz_9gamerz160]

vs's aircraft are amazing bro

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Stunning. Aircraft and the team behind them.

[@nataashadubliish8541]

I have flown virgin Atlantic from London to Delhi premium economy in vs 302

[@DINESHKUMAR-vo8kb]

Nice video world best airline virgin Atlantic ✈️

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I love them! thanks for watching 😜

[@ryanthomas49]

Beautiful airline. I love the 787 hydraulics. They sound like a printer/copy machine 😂. ❤

[@TheLayoverAviation]

That is a good description! Some old-school printer my father had at home. Thanks for watching Ryan!

[@hubcode]

I love this channel, and the video EM Dubai to SFO (since I have been on that flight a couple of times) was the best. Also, this video is the best. I love the videos, and I hope you love your side hobby, I wish I could have that side hobby, but you know too much work :)

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I’m very glad you liked that video! I fly that route very often so it’s special for me. With the right seat the views are perfect. thanks a lot for the very nice words. Too much work isn’t an excuse, I am bombarded by work and family but somehow I manage to squeeze these things in. I just had to sacrifice Netflix and all that 😂

[@IndraneelUpponi]

VS looks like a pretty cool airline. Would love to try it out sometime along with the British Airways A330-300 to IAD 😉 Also, appreciate if you could review Air Canada from Heathrow to Mumbai or vice versa. They do that route only during winter schedule.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Jeez people are going to eat me alive for writing BA instead of Virgin Atlantic 😂 Do they fly that for real? I didn’t know.. I’ll give it a look!!

[@HASEEBAli-yl6ks]

I have been on virgin atlantic to lahore Pakistan

[@siddharthdhavale8296]

The best vlogs of aviation I have seen are on your channel. You are the best and my fav Avgeek kudos bbrother keep posting such amazing journeys :)

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks a lot for the very motivating comment! It is a lot of work but all worth it knowing that others enjoy it 😊. Thanks again and have a lovely one, much more coming!

[@skilz9525]

Thanks Alex for showing many routes to my home city Mumbai ❤ I hope I will meet you someday

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I might do a meetup some day! Thanks for writing 😃

[@benjaminjoseph8487]

It’s on my bucket list to try VA. Always heard good things about them.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

They’re just a lot of fun, a company with a strong spirit.

[@SkyisLife]

I love those cute salt and pepper gifts they gave ❤ I always preferred Vistara but should try Virgin Atlantic too. The food looks so yum ❤ Where is your next trip to ?

[@knowledgeTherapy]

We missed again to meet you at LHR. I am glad you flew to my motherland India and had a good experience. Do more videos for India pls.... I get you a big jar of Mango chutney when at LHR next time 😊

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I wish I could do a meetup some time.. On layovers I am very hard working, resting or disconnecting. It’s a very busy life but I love it. tomorrow for example I fly to Kuala Lumpur, 7 hour sleep and straight to a meeting at 10 am after which I’ll go to Hong Kong, visit a friend and return to Dubai. tight but I’ll do my best to make a gap some day for all of you! thanks a lot for the continuous support and look forward to some of that chutney!! ❤️

[@sangeeth3961]

The legspace is truly amazing😍

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It’s insane! I didn’t expect it at all!

[@maitreyabhattacharya]

Fantastic video! Virgin Atlantic is truly a great airline which I would like to fly with. What is the best airport in the world according to you? What are we getting for the next video?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks a lot! It is a fun airline and special to me. Best airport is Singapore, without any doubt! Love it and I’ll publish some content from there soon. Next video I think Etihad Business Class as the new terminal is opening in a week and my content will be old 😆

[@donnadwarika6370]

😂❤A Beautiful way to starrt the day.Awesome n Beautiful Trip Report.Thanks fir the smile on my face😂❤..

[@Eyob797]

Beautiful flight review.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks a lot my friend!

[@RisheeChauhan-wi3hx]

I would 100%fly virgin cheap affordable flying with them in March to Mumbai really excited if you do see this please reply

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I see all messages!

[@RisheeChauhan-wi3hx]

Can't wait to fly with them in March also how was the food because I'm also going to India too

[@JelmersAviation]

Amazing video man! Liked!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks like always Jelmer! Always great to see you here!

[@nidajabar6738]

I actually rode on virgin it was an A330 i was going from london LHR to allama iqbal international airport LHE it was a smooth landing it was a 8 hour ride and the drive back home was 3 hours so that adds up to 11 hours

[@TheLayoverAviation]

That’s a long journey, but not amongst the longest ones in the world!! Some flights are 18 hours long 😵 Hope you enjoyed it! Sadly Virgin will leave Pakistan..

[@wicked_smaaht]

All parents returning to India before winter sets in the UK land. Hence, so many wheelchairs.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

That makes sense, thanks for the explanation!! Avoid the UK winter 😛

[@wicked_smaaht]

@@TheLayoverAviation 😀🤷🏽‍♂️

[@sarveshsridharan2430]

The 787 noise🥰🥰🥰

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I agree! ❤️

[@BSGPaul09]

Aloo Gobi! I remember that food from, and I'm showing my age here, the movie Bend it Like Beckham (!!)

[@pritamkoli]

Five star coverage

[@TheLayoverAviation]

5 star viewers!

[@nightz_9gamerz160]

24:02 that is my flight dude !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! indigo to delhi a321neo

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Did you have a nice one?!

[@sebinamuwanga]

Thanks for the video, Alex. Kindly explain the several whining sounds on the aircraft.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I’ll try to go deep into detail in a future B787 video ok?!

[@jeetknowschess]

cool, a video to Mumbai

[@TheLayoverAviation]

And not the last one!

[@fruitycola5090]

love the marathi in the end !

[@TheLayoverAviation]

A small local touch 😊

[@andresbanrevi7506]

Nice video, nice format!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks Andres, glad you like it!

[@vkobi8208]

I always will love hearing the noises of the 787

[@TheLayoverAviation]

So funny!

[@CocoBorgir]

Quite noisy if you’re sitting directly by the wing. In my opinion it’s a little annoying, but fun nonetheless. Very nice trip report from you again. Happy travels wherever you go! 😉

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I like the noise! It’s calming for me. I’m actually sad when planes become very quiet. I had on the A340-500/600 and the A380 where I couldn’t hear anything 😔 Thanks for the nice words!

[@ryanthomas49]

I'm fine with hydraulics on any aircraft except for a320s.

[@AeroTravels]

I have to try virgin Atlantik airlines. Great report!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It’s a must!! Thanks!

[@AeroTravels]

Very welcome.@@TheLayoverAviation

[@foodandtravel6853]

If you ever get the opportunity you should try Virgin Australia! They also mirror some of that spectacular and friendly culture and service! And in Australia, they’re much better to fly than Qantas

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks for the info, I never really tried them. Too bad they’re not flying the B777’s any longer. I’ll try to give them a try whenever I head to Australia. I hope it is in the near future. Thanks for watching!

[@madhujeetpatra7896]

I had one doubt. Do you remember all the flight names and their destinations or dig up information while editing😃

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I used to write it down but now I just search for it as I am editing. The aircraft registration is the big give away, so I just check that plane on that day. Or I just replay the live traffic on that day at that moment, that’s possible too.

[@RohitAviationA380]

Morning arrival mumbai...its amazing..❤❤❤

[@harveersingh5010]

No night is amazing 🤩

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It is indeed. I prefer daytime over night!

[@jacobokita218]

Lovely video as usual, always love your insightful comments. Just a small point but at 8:41 it's a VS330 and not BA :)

[@sameernanjangud2086]

What's the name of the intro music song? I simply love it. Very lounge feel. Excellent video as always ❤

[@annikafriberg6703]

Loved it 😊

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Glad you did!! Have a nice week 😊

[@user-rc6wp7np6h]

great quality video - what camera did you use?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Just an old iPhone 13 Pro Max 😂

[@rossogolla2k]

I went to London from Delhi by Vistara. Must say the seats and meals (two yummy hot meals) are far better. Plz try Vistara.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I will try them!

[@sanjaybhagwat9446]

Nice vedio ❤❤❤

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks Sanjay!

[@akshayiyer2522]

im so happy u flew to mumbai ....... pls fly by uganda airlines to entebbe from mumbai.... love from mumbai tho :)

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Uganda Airlines is on my list! Doing my best, but I have to go on my time off as I don’t really go for work there. Love back from Dubai!

[@shauryasinha4159]

Virgin Atlantic is the best airline compared to British Airways,although blue is my favourite colour after all.

[@zacnewzealand]

I really enjoy watching your trip report. ❤

[@talalbutt2218]

Can you please make your subtitles little bit high I'mean up icant see them properly because of my full zoom screen feature regarding less thanks for the video!!!

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

I Like Flying Virgin Atlantic,I Have Experience A330-900neo Premium Economy AndA350-1000 Premium Economy.I Like The Product.Gret Trip Report

[@sanmateoflights]

Looks very nice ! Hope to take Virgin in the future.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

You should, what a top airline. So much fun and a break from the serious ones I’ve been taking recently..

[@sathyasaibaba1000]

Excellent Flight by Virgin Atlantic, but the breakfast could have been better

[@ryankhja2646]

Recently flew Heathrow-Mumbai as well but on British Airways. From what I see in this video, fairly similar experiences barring the legroom. I think most economy flights on airlines on this tier will be pretty similar experiences Edit: One thing I did notice on the BA route (Idk if you noticed this as well on Virgin) was the extremely strong smell of the food throughout the cabin. I was already slightly nauseous heading into the flight and genuinely had to cover my nose to sleep. Idk if this is a universal thing or

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I think that the smell of the food depends on how close you’re seated to the galley and how much vapor escapes the ovens. Not sure. But the legroom in Virgin Atlantic is far greater vs the one I experienced at BA!

[@ryankhja2646]

@@TheLayoverAviationI guess VA is an option the next time I'm flying to India then

[@unnikrishnan084]

I did lookup the Dirty tricks scandal in Wikipedia 😊😊

[@TheLayoverAviation]

There’s some good documentaries on it too. Interesting right?!

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

I will fly virgin soon

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Nice! Where will you be going to?! Have a great flight!

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

@@TheLayoverAviation BUQ - YVR. I will connect with virgin at JNB.

[@muhammadsiddiq7499]

Oh wow smoothly Flying

[@aaryanbali4726]

Can you try Air Canada on BOM-LHR? It's a seasonal flight and yes, one can fly from BOM-LHR solely without continuing to YYZ.

[@hectorcruz127]

I been watching all your videos and how do you know so much about airplane functions. Let me guess I bet you are a private pilot lol I my self am a huge major aviation geek ❤ aviation since I was 7 now I'm a flight attendant and travel all over for work and fun well wait have not done duabi on my bucket list. I'm fascinated with your videos inwiah you would talk on the videos. I hate reading lol keep up the awsome job joking us in your adventures

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It’s a big passion of mine and I work close with the industry. And yes, a major avgeek too! Currently spending 5 days at the Dubai Airshow so having the time of my life! I hope you get to visit Dubai soon, the UAE is the most pro-and loving-aviation country in the world. Regarding the talking on the video’s, I’ve thought of it but find that it would block a lot of the interesting sounds outside. But I’ll plan to show my face in the future once the channel is bigger as now I have have exclusivity contracts.. Thanks again for the mice words, I wish you many happy flights and keep making people’s days. It’s a beautiful job what you do!

[@hectorcruz127]

@TheLayoverAviation thank you so mich Alex maybe one day you will be on my flights ✈️ will give you that wonderful service that I learn when I flew for Pan Am and TWA

[@sayantanguha1708]

Excellent as usual .I hope u will travel in the Air India A350 when they r in service.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I’m waiting for them to join the fleet and will book it as soon as I can!

[@sayantanguha1708]

@TheLayoverAviation I am happy just thinking abt the trip report u will make. All the best. I hear they will fly domestic route from December.

[@calvinac7]

Really hope and looking forward for your trip report to Mangalore airport (IXE). Hopefully you can try Mangalore Bangalore by Air India Express B737MAX or DXB IXE by Indigo/Air india express 😀

[@andrewverinchuk1694]

Hi Alex, thanks for a great VA trip report. I hope you would travel once in the Upper class and will share it

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I would love that, but not on such empty flight as that would be a waste of money 😆 I’ll try some day!

[@velvetacik]

22:00 I can totally agree with you! I always land in mumbai during monsoons and it's amazing! Also, which aircraft do you prefer, 737 or a320?

[@rushaadsadri5838]

which country are you flying to on which airline.The video you have posted was awesome.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

November is full of exciting flights, including the Etihad A380 Business Class from the new terminal, Malysia Airines and Cathay Pacific 😊

[@rushaadsadri5838]

awesome i am looking forward to see your exciting flights in November!@@TheLayoverAviation

[@priyankaghosh2948]

I would love to work with them someday as a cabin crew 😊❤

[@TheLayoverAviation]

You will! It’s a great and fun job, I have lots of cabin crew friends here in Dubai 😊 Lovely people and all loving their jobs.

[@danielben-chimol7726]

Any reason why the pilot configured everything so early, as Flaps 30 at 4000+ ft seem unusual, also the mechanism over the wing are real noise

[@danielben-chimol7726]

But another great video

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I think perhaps due to the recent thunderstorms.. There must have been a backlog and planes had to slow down? I don’t really know the exact reason, it’s not common. But it must have been an ATC instruction.

[@adnanmotiwalla8895]

Lovely video...

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Glad you think so Adnan!

[@23_gardening]

This siren is normal in heavy engined planes I think.

[@Apetetrek]

why are people worried about airlines being cool,trendy and diverse?safety and value for money,and some decent legroom are the most important factors,and on that,vigin airlines are the same as the rest,which is not too great.

[@satpreetsodhi]

Great video of your flight with Virgin Atlantic to Mumbai. But I noticed an error in the early part of your video, as the 787-9 taxied to 27R for departure. So as the aircraft you're goes past aircraft, you describe aircraft type and destination, whether its departing or arriving. As the Virgin Atlantic 787-9 approaches 27R for departure, your video captures an A330-300, departing for IAD, Washington. But your caption states British Airways. It was in fact a Virgin Atlantic A330-300.Unfortunately BA does not have any A300-300's in their fleet. I'm sure you are fully aware of this. Most probably a typing error.