
Upper Class
Airbus A350-1000 (351)Business ClassIntroduced 2019

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
100%
of Virgin Atlantic flights
A350-1000
LHR↔YYZ
London – Toronto
100%
of Virgin Atlantic flights
A350-1000
LHR↔SFO
London – San Francisco
83%
of Virgin Atlantic flights
A350-1000
JFK↔LHR
New York – London
48%
of Virgin Atlantic flights
A350-1000
LHR↔MIA
London – Miami
46%
of Virgin Atlantic flights
A350-1000
LAX↔LHR
Los Angeles – London
36%
of Virgin Atlantic flights
A350-1000
BOS↔LHR
Boston – London
35%
of Virgin Atlantic flights
A350-1000
External Sources
- https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/meet-our-fleet/airbus-a350.html
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericrosen/2019/04/08/virgin-atlantic-reveals-new-business-class-suites-on-the-airbus-a350-1000/
- https://thepointsguy.com/airline/reviews/virgin-atlantic-a350-upper-class-review/
- https://www.businesstraveller.com/tried-and-tested/flight-review-virgin-atlantic-a350-1000-upper-class/
- https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/airlines/virgin-atlantic-a350-1000-upper-class-review-lhr-jfk/
- https://simpleflying.com/virgin-atlantic-a350/
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