Virgin Atlantic’s Retreat Suite: Beyond Upper Class?

[@crisfidelia5904]

We loved having you here! Much love from the JFK TEAM ❤️

[@DoorsToAuto]

Let me know what you think of Virgin’s Retreat Suite. Do you think it is worth the cost? Comment away, like and share. And don’t forget to subscribe for future reviews!

[@theushistorian]

I love VA. I've flown every class except for this new retreat suite....hopefully someday soon. Great video. Very informative and entertaining!

[@urbanprojectz]

I'll be doing this route in a few months, thanks for showing me what is in store!

[@DoorsToAuto]

Thanks. Enjoy your flight!

[@Rich.C101]

Love these videos, we’ll be flying the retreat suite soon, this really gives me a good sense of what to expect.

[@jandsadventures4174]

First, I am happy to see you channel continue to grow, really like the graphics you have added. I am liking this design better then the traditional older business class offerings which looked constraining

[@DoorsToAuto]

Thank you. Really appreciate the feedback. 🙏 I think the seat design on the new A339 is far better than the old A333 or 789 seat. It also have more storage than the A350 suite.

[@rajesh4cat]

A Other brilliant Video from you. Well done!!!

[@DoorsToAuto]

Thank you. Much appreciated 🙏

[@Oxford322]

I LOVE VA ! I have flown from ATL to London 4 x upper but had no idea these existed!

[@okeesmokee6658]

I wear a size 12 shoe. The foot wells are problematic for me - I would consider this option as I am not able to comfortable fit my feet into the well. Also, the width of the bed looks to be much better. Great Video - thanks,

[@DoorsToAuto]

Thanks 🙏 I believe the two window row 1 seats also have wider legroom as they don’t have the constraints of a table in front of them.

[@csh]

Looked comfortable; a little surprised the crew didn't make your bed while you were changing.

[@DoorsToAuto]

I chose to make the bed for myself as it was easier to film. The crew did offer.

[@csh]

@DoorsToAuto that makes sense- just seemed odd since they always ask.

[@byronradcliffe7232]

Great review!

[@DoorsToAuto]

Thanks 🙏

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

The Club House Is The Best Business Class Lounge In Europe Thats My Opinion.I Love The Upper Class On A330-900 Neo.Great Trip Report

[@ayo8032]

Travelling with an infant, the Retreat Suite would be perfect.

[@JetstreamAviation747]

Very nice seats, sat in one to Tampa!

[@davidpascoe5842]

I think it will sell well with certain pax, couples on honeymoons

[@DoorsToAuto]

I can see the two suites together making a good space of you are a party of four. You can eat and socialise in the space.

[@virginiafry9854]

How is it different to the other upper class seats?

[@XteamMAB]

I know someone who got free upper class just by surprising their kid they are going to Disney world instead of Tenerife at the check in desk

[@iriding64]

Can you pull up the screen immediately?if traveling alone in the middle of the

[@DoorsToAuto]

I can’t really remember if the crew made sure the screen was open. But it wasn’t that easy for the person next to you to see you without leaning forward anyway.

[@jeffflad]

Nice seat… however I liked the bag of your travel companion better 😂

[@DoorsToAuto]

Ha! The leather Tumi one, or the freebie rucksack from a convention 😀

[@28pantycelyn]

Can you also give times I.e flight / arrival. Etc

[@EpicThe112]

If you have Skyteam programme from China Airlines 🇹🇼 Korean Air 🇰🇷KLM🇳🇱 Air Europa Aerolineas Argentina🇦🇷 frequent flyer mileage this can work in favour for you since you can redeem your Milage on Virgin Atlantic the newest member. This first class suit seems to be identical to Virgin Atlantic Skyteam partners in Asia Pacific region CI🇹🇼 & KE🇰🇷 both can offer you first class London Heathrow to Manila Philippines🇵🇭 via Taipei Chiang Kai Shek Airport CI or Seoul Incheon Korean Air. If you have a choice between Oneworld British Airways or Skyteam Alliance Virgin Atlantic which one will it be?

[@simontroniseck5772]

Great review, although the jingle jangly ‘musak’ started driving me a bit nuts toward the end! No need for this all the way through, imho, as review stands up without..

[@christianheld9720]

Looking like a very good product. As a tall guy I’d appreciate the leg room but I think for me a normal upper class suite would suffice

[@robertcroft8241]

My experiences with Virgin Upper Class (From Manchester), have put me off it forever. OK London to LAX is Super and the Heathrow and Gatwick Lounges can not be faulted , but us country bumpkins using the Atlanta Hub are loaded onto Old Airbus 330s, a Bus Station Lounge but still charged the same fare to sit looking at a strangers feet whilst sitting in a narrow uncomfortable seat.

[@RH-1977]

Can you please explain how securing one of these retreat suites works because I can't find anything anywhere on how to book them?? The way I see it, it's going to be a logistical nightmare. You can't book one until 2 weeks before, that I know, but most people will book flights weeks or months in advance, and you usually have to pay to select a specific seat in business class so what do you do? Pay to select a seat at the time of booking then potentially lose the money on that seat you reserve, hoping to upgrade to a retreat suite? But then you have to pay the extra £200 the 14 days before, when everyone else come midnight 2 weeks before will be fighting for those seats.. Or do you just not book any specific seat and risk it? Is it a lottery?? I've literally no idea how to guarantee one of these seats. It's a really bad way of selling these seats. They should just let you book them at the time of booking if they're available on a first come first served basis instead of this 14 day malarkey.. Love the videos though, always super enjoyable and informative. 👍

[@DoorsToAuto]

Hi. You don’t have to pay to reserve a standard Upper Class seat. So I would book seats that work for you. And then at 14 days if you can secure the Retreat Suite, it’s a bonus.

[@ozbolli]

Anyone but Virgin Atlantic!

[@imaginationandflair]

Bloody QR codes

[@annparry8524]

New York Clubhouse looks very much like Heathrow. We flew from Miami and was not impressed with the clubhouse there.

[@DoorsToAuto]

The JFK Clubhouse is good, and has just been repatriated from Premium Plaza back to Virgin control, so should improve further. It’s a huge improvement on the Delta Sky Club in Miami.