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

[@cocoillo]

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]

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]

raknoknak know

[@heidiwong5191]

raknoknak vvv v

[@spark_6710]

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

[@hamoodtatari]

Basically mine 🤣😂😂😂

[@Rafay__Hadi]

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]

Me too man, me too

[@rebeccarichardson2800]

Ok

[@Fins17]

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]

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

[@Naganopl]

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]

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]

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

[@bgretton880]

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

[@davidrallison7038]

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]

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.

[@armandoperez-dd7dw]

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

[@simonwest9450]

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

[@aviationfun1004]

armando perez yeah it’s British Airways main hanger

[@WilliamMoscato-jw4hx]

Yes!

[@arielkristianquinto3193]

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

[@elroynathanael6535]

Yeah it's retired

[@loisdimmock94]

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]

Lois Dimmock virgin

[@loisdimmock94]

@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 :)

[@grantmitton6346]

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.

[@LucasNUFC]

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]

Yes if not THE best

[@frenchfry7631]

Emirates is the best

[@JJ-gw5jh]

@@frenchfry7631 Yh

[@_MSD75_]

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

[@charlottesvejgardnielsen5556]

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

[@protocolofficer2629]

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!

[@qdog568]

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]

excellant service from virgin atlantic

[@LeoMartinDJ]

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!

[@romilly.x314]

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]

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

[@OFFICIALDJFLASHBACK]

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!

[@eriklitorell9577]

Please do an Air Greenland Copenhagen-Kangerlussuaq tripreport!

[@olivieronrails]

THIS ^

[@FrostoLP]

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

[@holasoyalejandro9822]

yes !

[@europlayoof5429]

Erik Litorell funfact: they actually did one

[@user-daddyuwu]

Yes

[@Aviation8811]

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!

[@CloeCorpse]

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

[@sarinebabakhani5236]

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]

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]

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...

[@Ysaplanes]

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

[@paulatrahern1336]

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.

[@r_2the_ichard]

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.

[@RN-DNP]

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]

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]

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

[@jahirmoscoso5295]

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

[@LoganAL]

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!!!

[@jasminejohnston6393]

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

[@TheSupermax62]

2:25 love that one world finnair livery.

[@LOK-15]

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!

[@4vndd]

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.!!

[@QuarioQuario54321]

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.

[@wolffayz8464]

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.

[@flyboysaviation8822]

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

[@Fins17]

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

[@littletraveller5428]

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

[@yonatanlutzky4836]

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

[@Lifeviewers]

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]

No, he is from Austria.

[@jethropadernos4489]

Me seeing the mid flight snack, Me: Oh my gosh, German Empire is back!

[@auggith]

I love LAX approaches at night. Truly stunning

[@jakemera]

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]

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]

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]

@@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

[@Lion-eb3tz]

@@jakemera are you fine now or do you still have covid

[@jakemera]

@@Lion-eb3tz I've got what they call Long Covid. I'm actually travelling soon on Virgin Atlantic.

[@prettywomankitche]

i love virgin atlantic. i really think they are a great airline. like you said, you will never get bored.

[@MKT-uc9xe]

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]

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

[@stefansaboura5917]

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]

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

[@HarryBird]

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

[@alexdavis9696]

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

[@weaksauceremy]

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!!!

[@seebaasn]

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....

[@gimj1_8]

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 😊

[@th2637]

6:05 There is a Concorde! :)

[@brynerjimenez6162]

I love it how you get blankets in economy class

[@mercybalones4670]

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

[@0xb1_]

@@mercybalones4670 exactly

[@pratyushgta]

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

[@azarielalatorre4566]

I DID IT !!!

[@ollorollo]

Me

[@avationgeek.1217]

Yes

[@danielonn2002]

Was the Piolo monitoring LAX Arrivals/ Who requests the flaps to come down and the seatbelt signs to come on for landing?

[@marlastrongbow]

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]

How was your flight?

[@daniella.r]

Is that a "Concorde" aircraft @ 6:05 of this video? It's amazing!!!

[@tripreportsbyjaccan4148]

The food looks amazing! Great review!

[@maranza9907]

I like so much simply aviation because they don’t be payed by companies for doing it but probably sometimes they need to secretly filming

[@manchestair]

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

[@olitesla5891]

Can you keep the headphones

[@lisasforehead6043]

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

[@sharonwhite1985]

Thanks for the reminders of what to expect on a Virgin Atlantic long haul - haven’t done one in a while 😊

[@rajnirvan3336]

Did your arrive ahead of NZ1 which also was heading to Los Angeles then Auckland.

[@UKenn78]

This is really handy for me as I’ve just got my tickets for San Francisco-London next month and the plane I’ll be flying is a Virgin Boeing 787.

[@Saifull1991]

Thoroughly enjoyable video. Best aviation channel on KZbin 👍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 !

[@simonwest9450]

You're right about the seat being extra legroom (or as Virgin are calling it: "Economy Delight"). You're pretty lucky you got it in a random seat assignment, it's normally an extra £50-£70 upgrade from a standard economy seat.

[@WB_Mel]

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

[@lsalty1585]

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

[@samclark7434]

Virgin's 787s are much nicer than the tiny, cramped A330s that I've always flown with them. Looks nice!

[@yaronsteinbuch3956]

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

[@jasminejohnston6393]

Wow, the Boeing Dreamliner is one fancy airplane. It's like a flying hotel!

[@luiseduardo586]

I took the same flight in but just a few days before, 26 june. In my experience Virgin has been the best airline I have traveled (I'm not a big traveler though). Their service was just perfect. And yes, cbp sucks.

[@sychambers5440]

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!

[@SwedishFlyer]

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

[@davidjohnbircher]

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.

[@liamsheridan9146]

I sat in 49a to Shanghai I think it might be the best Economy seat on the whole aircraft

[@chrisvoka538]

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

[@nikolais2ndwife]

Have you flew to Canada before? If you try visiting Hamilton, you can try a airline called Swoop! Swoop is a Ultra Low Cost Canadian Airline Created in 2017 and flights started 2 months ago.

[@ThatCodeBlue]

David, you’ve done well as you always do. Los Angeles is our worst gateway airport, in my opinion, but I hope you had time to go over to In and Out.

[@Group51]

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

[@FlyingAsia]

Great review David, love the 787 mood lighting!

[@cf8545]

I will be taking this trip soon.....the arrival in LA is raising my blood pressure by just looking at this video lol as I have to get a connecting flight + not sure if baggage has to be collected & checked in in again. Great video !

[@enatunaturalhandmadesoaps3910]

Nice. Do they ha e the same food service after Covid outbreak?

[@joshblackie08]

Should book on to a Virgin 747 and book economy on the upper deck, well worth the money! would also make a good trip report, or even upgrading to premium economy up there!

[@XFXRyan99QPR]

Flew with VA from LHR to JFK in Feb on their A340-600, the couscous is horrible but the rest of the food is amazing!

[@கிருஸ்ஸ்ரீ]

virgin atlantic really makes sure you're well fed. Nicely taken

[@andrewcunnison6975]

Nice trip report! Awesome plane. Love the Red-purple mood lighting. Its like you read my mind or something cause I thinking to myself a couple days ago that would be nice to see a trip report on Virgin 787-9 and here it is. LAX looks amazing! I wanna go there. If there is 1 airline I would like to fly on their 747 before they go it would be Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa. Virgin Atlantic send their 747s here to Jamaica eventually gonna be replaced by the a350-1000 but later this year will be placing a332 on the route.

[@Bobrogers99]

Good video. I was glad that there wasn't a lot of chatter and filler. However, I would want to know if those seats recline enough to allow you to sleep on such a long flight! The food looked respectable, and the IFE had variety. No wifi?

[@CS_22]

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?

[@lewiscourtney5740]

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

[@ScottysAir]

Is your flight full? What happened earlier? You didn’t see more passengers to come onboard. You went to the gates early.

[@naveenswarnkar4180]

Sir, Is the D ar Virgin Atlantic Airlines still working or not? Please tell me about it! Or is it grounded?

[@michaeltsang6013]

Very good review David Thank you. I have a question to ask you. What software do you use to edit your videos and to add commentary { wordings } with. Thank you.

[@simply_aviation]

I use Adobe Premiere Pro :)

[@gezzaf6912]

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

[@flyingbagge8132]

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.

[@anotheracc885]

I'm actually at gate right now, going to WA - London with Virgin Atlantic and I always had good experiences with them so I'm pretty excited. But i'm not a good traveller at all so I got my motion sickness tablets at hand. Haha

[@nerinebeaumont4498]

Will only fly VIrgin Atlantic. Very impressed with my experience 👍 💼 ✈

[@baverfjant]

Same trip I did back in 2013, Stockholm - London - LA. Flew BA on the way back and Virgin Atlantic is definitely the best airline I've flown with. EDIT: I don't think the leg room is special for the front. I remember being surprised as well by how much leg room I had but I wasn't seated in the front of economy class. Did they cut back on the care package though? I remember getting a toothbrush, tooth paste, a deodorant stick and something else, I can't remember what it was but something small, along with the pillow, blanket and headphone.

[@Qatari2007]

Fix the flight time and reg in the description

[@JakeBanfield55]

Nice one David, I flew Norwegian Air to LAX in April, was the best experience ever! I was gonna take Virgin, but hey. They sure know how to feed you though!

[@noahmyg]

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?

[@smb226b]

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

[@owenauble1537]

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.

[@ikeabiscuits5481]

Hey David soon I’m going on a Dreamliner in premium the flight will be 8h40m