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

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]

Love how airlines are adding Bluetooth connectivity to their aircraft

[@modulator1]

15 y/o stuff

[@modulator1]

bots,. ;-(

[@carbide2]

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

[@aiv4873]

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]

Love how they’re adding wifi to their aircraft.

[@richardnedbalek1968]

9:15 Liam made a good call upgrading to Economy Delight with all of the extra room, including foot room for his 12s! 😊

[@TheArmouredArmadillo]

For suyre, very good product for us tall people

[@lindadepascale8290]

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

[@starburstcopy]

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]

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')

[@thomasschroeter302]

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

[@carsten2293]

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]

Scheint ihm trotzdem geschmeckt zu haben 🤪🥰

[@BRTripReport]

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

[@1079walter]

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

[@hkjuhucampbell4005]

Sam is a very good dancer.

[@kennethchongweithart7905]

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....❤️

[@adamcooper7824]

Really sharp video again! Good to see you back properly

[@martinsriggs2441]

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

[@martinsriggs2441]

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]

Thanks for the help guys, I really appreciate the information

[@anngray-trufant4362]

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

[@marvcapitola4262]

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

[@lorijohnston4311]

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!

[@tombrooks5933]

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]

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

[@aaronadam4747]

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

[@tombrooks5933]

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

[@ThesecitydaysUkblog]

@@raychul33 He has his own channel now.

[@raychul33]

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

[@scruff520]

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

[@goldfever4570]

Great video this one! So much energy

[@winec00ler]

Thanks so much! I flew Upper Class from LAX to LHR last year. I hadn't realized they served meals to the other classes.

[@robaviation.7904]

A perfect, well-rounded review!!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

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

[@rohangibson8148]

love these comparison vids

[@missVmilne]

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 : - )

[@hannahchilcott5851]

Love your videos, and such a lovely surprise to see Sam on the channel, as he used to teach me at my dance college!

[@charliefirth9185]

Great video guys, loved the review! 🔥

[@TTM1895]

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.

[@jordyjakequeen8404]

We need more sam , really jels with nicky and liam another great vlog

[@travelwithbernhardtv]

Amazing Report guys!

[@kraigschess1772]

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]

How did you compare the delta to virgin?

[@alisonanderson4732]

@@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.

[@andrewbrackin7375]

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

[@EthanPricco]

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.

[@user-jo9mv2te2k]

Love New Sensation being played during the economy overview haha! Love that song

[@kbunky69]

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

[@Paulhilvert]

Guys I absolutely love your videos, I am so desperate to fly on the beautiful Virgin Atlantic 330Neo, it looks a stunning product, well done Virgin Atlantic and well done guys great job as always. 👏😍

[@lmitchell7450]

Thank you. Great review!

[@faaris9180]

Awesome video! Want to try it one day when I go to London!

[@maxxx2783]

I'm going to las Vegas soon and I'm a 6'5 guy, so its great to know that I wont struggle in premium economy. Love the review

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Great review, lots of fun!

[@brythonicman3267]

Flew on the VA A380 Heathrow to Dullas (DC) in economy & paid just £70 more for extra leg space. Apart from Singapore Airlines, it was the best economy ever. Large comfortable seats, first class amenity pack, great food, obliging flight attendants and the A380 is so quiet compared to any other plane I've flown with and such large windows (something to do with new aircraft technology I think). A great flight in both directions.

[@faaris9180]

Liam and Nicky, you guys are always amazing!

[@charlesjay8818]

i guess your easily amazed

[@jeremypearson6852]

I’ve flown VA in Premium and First (using points) many times over the past twenty years between Miami and LHR. The staff have always been friendly and professional. I think the extra legroom is worth it on a long flight. The other extras are just icing on the cake.

[@leonrutzel2934]

The pronunciation of „Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte“ was a 9.9/10 I was really impressed by that. Great video as always, greetings from Germany

[@Louissee1]

Loved this thorough review, allowing a peek of the flying experience at various levels. Flying VA for the first time this week ATL-LHR in Economy Delight and this review has shown me that it’ll be an enjoyable experience, but also makes me want to think about upgrading to Premium on a future flight. 😊 Well done!

[@calsonx6866]

How was it?

[@Louissee1]

@@calsonx6866 Economy Delight was a wonderful experience. Tons of legroom (I’m 5’2”), huge beautiful IFE screens, fairly nice meals, and a lightweight blanket at each seat. I was fortunate enough to be on the two-seater side (2-4-2 layout) with no seat mate in both directions. Will definitely be flying Economy Delight on future VA trips!

[@7RomanceTube7]

Great Video thank You for sharing

[@rosso2017]

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

[@melissafoh9373]

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

[@AmolNimbalkar]

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]

Spice to the ragu 😂

[@mrmanor101]

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]

@@TheMilesMogul1 Gosh you caught me off guard 🫣😬

[@TTM1895]

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]

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

[@jimmysteelart]

My family and I just took a round trip flight from Tampa to Heathrow on the A330-900 in economy plus seats and it was the best fight we've ever taken! Those Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines are SO QUITE and smooth!!! And the flight crew was amazing! Syncing the very large entertainment screen to my Airpods via Bluetooth was a breeze! We will defiantly book again!! Way to go Virgin Atlantic!!!! BTW, they have some exclusive podcasts to listen too as well. I love the bit about Abby Road Studio!!

[@Calebs_Aviation]

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 🎉

[@elliebeep27]

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

[@HomebaseLHR]

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

[@elliebeep27]

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

[@Wackypie007]

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

[@tonykelvin7713]

love that video Nicky,make a great team with Sam and Liam

[@markvanalstyne1381]

Great video. Please have Sam do more

[@Algerianedits]

I always Watch you guys when I'm bored I'm not bored now

[@TheMilesMogul1]

❤

[@rafadantasthedesco5023]

Sending love from Brasil! Love your videos ❤️😊

[@martinjames6838]

Why does Nikki nearly always travel upper/first?

[@kirstenrubberducky]

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

[@larskohnen2487]

Absolutely in love with SAM! ❤️

[@christianeduardo1]

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? 😅

[@scottrenachowski7768]

Excellent as always...also looking forward to VA joining SkyTeam .

[@contrailer]

Amazing video! Sam was amazing!!

[@goldengirl54]

Very nice plane! Exciting to be on a new plane. 👍🏻

[@martinleelomax6579]

Love this video ❤️✈️

[@leiarichardson65]

Lovely review

[@StorerTheStorer]

Nicky with that highest class AGAIN!!!!!

[@YourTravelTV]

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 🎉✈️

[@r7ann00b2]

in the virgin lounge the food looks so good the chips look so crispy and it all looks lovely

[@emilymelody5895]

So excited for our flight from Tampa to London

[@warriorj1235]

I love your videos You are my favourite youtubers

[@Relaxingtravelvideoandaudio]

Great review! Do you know if we book economy on points, can we upgrade to delight later? Not seeing that option on the points screen ;) thanks!!

[@grahamroberts2050]

Flying on this plane on Monday in UC. Can’t wait!

[@spikedavis4013]

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

[@kellymeredithdc7436]

Can’t wait to fly it in Upper next month!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

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

[@MrAllwrighty67]

Builders tea too - fabulous !

[@sakshijain8476]

your channel is superb and addictive 😊😊😍

[@c0la2k7]

Nicky back in Upperclass! Hellyes

[@meirblum7313]

Thnx for a wonderful vid as usual by the way did you see Jerry duet from big jet tv on the flight as I’m sure he went on the same one as you

[@naturallyherb]

So amazing!

[@actuallyjenkins6617]

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

[@justmeajah]

Sam Salter!!!! Damn he's soooo good at this, would love to see more of him here!

[@phibephibe3452]

Haha Sam is definately a bit tipsy at the end :D that little laugh :D

[@melsyoutube]

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

[@carableu]

The Virgin lounge at Heathrow is fabulous!

[@Condud1]

I hate watching these video because I keep pausing to imagine myself in those banging seats jetting to some holiday destination. Living in a dream world me

[@prakashgupta5603]

Nice! I can’t find this new plane on the virgin app when booking for next year though.

[@DLFH]

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?

[@hussainpunjani1983]

@liam, where did you get that sweater?!? I LOVE IT!

[@jango4462]

"Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte" was spoken very well 👍🏻

[@skyflier552]

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..

[@jayyden5735]

we need more of Sam and Liam

[@Onthemainline]

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

[@johnallen8422]

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

[@modulator1]

it's srcipted,. all of it 😁

[@johnallen8422]

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

[@johnallen8422]

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

[@SpeedbirdAircrew]

Great video

[@joanneburford6364]

Love INXS in the background Liam 🎶

[@hendrikdevries9725]

How funky a review this is !

[@northill9749]

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

[@Vauxaholicx]

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

[@reflex1v4ex]

Loved the upper class

[@davidrumbelow]

Thanks for traveling for my wife and I, we love flying and traveling. Sadly due to I'll health of one of us this is no longer possible. Thanks for sharing

[@xdt3a362]

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

[@pricecube4702]

Surely gotta try the NY - AKL 16 hour flight next 😮😮