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Upper Class

Airbus A350-1000 (351)Business Class
Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 Upper Class cabin
Virgin Atlantic Upper Class · Airbus A350-1000Config 351

Virgin Atlantic’s A350-1000 Business Class is the "Upper Class" cabin featuring the Upper Class Suite in a 1-2-1 layout with all seats facing toward the windows, retractable privacy screens, and access to an onboard social area (The Loft on most A350s; The Booth on a subset).

Cabin Highlights

  • ✓1-2-1 layout with direct aisle access for every seat
  • ✓Window-facing suites with privacy screen
  • ✓Fully flat bed (advertised bed diagnoal up to ~82 in / 6 ft 7 in)
  • ✓Large 18.5 in entertainment screen; Bluetooth headphone capability
  • ✓Social space onboard (The Loft on most aircraft; The Booth on some)

Seat Dimensions

51cmSeat Width
201cmBed Length
Lie-flatRecline

Strategic Seating

Best Rows
  • Row 1 (bulkhead): often cited as best; larger footwell for taller travelers (especially 1A/1K)

How to book this cabin

Airlines may change equipment at any time. To ensure you get the A350-1000 (351), always check the seat map during and after booking.

Look for these hints:

  • Look for "A350-1000" or "351"
  • Upper Class cabin on A350-1000 is a 1-2-1 suite layout (A/D-G/K)
  • All seats angle toward the windows ("window-facing") with a deployable privacy screen
  • Presence of The Loft (mid-cabin social area) on many A350s, or The Booth on some A350s

Routes Where It Flies

ATL↔LHR

Atlanta – London

95%
of Virgin Atlantic flights
JFK↔LHR

New York – London

58%
of Virgin Atlantic flights
LHR↔SFO

London – San Francisco

50%
of Virgin Atlantic flights
DEL↔LHR

New Delhi – London

40%
of Virgin Atlantic flights
LHR↔YYZ

London – Toronto

39%
of Virgin Atlantic flights
LAX↔LHR

Los Angeles – London

31%
of Virgin Atlantic flights

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