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VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  - 17 December 2009 by  D Long   (Australia)

We were seated in 55H/K. Pitch and width both OK. Base of seat was hugely uncomfortable after a few hours - seemed to have very little padding. TV screen becomes all but useless if the person in front of you reclines, even if you also then recline. On the return leg (LHR to SYD) we were on an older A340, which had the docking position for the entertainment controls on the inside of the armrest making it very hard to remove / replace while sitting down. The aircraft on the flight over had this under the screen, which was far more sensible. My reading light seemed to be aimed right in between the seats and couldn't be adjusted.

VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  - 19 October 2009 by  Alison Criado-Perez   (UK)

I will never willingly travel Virgin Economy again, after an excruciating 12 hr flight from London to Shanghai. I checked out the Premium Economy on my way out of the plane, and have upgraded for my return flight because couldn't stand another 12-hour flight in those uncomfortable seats. I think they were the hardest I've ever sat on. Felt similar to flying Easy Jet, but those are normally a 2 hr flight so your bottom doesn't go numb! I resorted to using my inflatable neck cushion to sit on. The other problem was the lack of a foot rest. Having recently suffered DVT, it was important not to have my legs hanging down for 12 hrs (even though I wear stockings and walk around every few hours); Virgin had told me incorrectly that there would be one. I think it's irresponsible to have seats with no foot rests on long haul flights, given the incidence of dvts occurring after these flights; raising your legs helps the venous return. All in all, a terrible experience.

VIRGIN ATLANTIC ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  -  3 March 2009 by Clifford Hirschman (USA)

Seat pitch on this newish A340 was nowhere near the advertised 32 inches. It could not have been more than 30 inches. Remote for the video froze up two-thirds through the flight - could not even turn my reading lamp on. No pre-dinner drinks, no offers of drink refills during dinner. Asked for a napkin with breakfast muffin and f/a told me, "we don't have any in this aisle, although they do in the other aisle," and left it at that. My first experience with VS, and not a positive one.

VIRGIN ATLANTIC ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  -  3 March 2009 by Catherine Stevens (UK)

Seat 62K - a good seat in the tail of the plane which means you have extra space between the seat and the window. Ideal for stretching your legs out and to keep your bags with you. There also appears to be slightly more leg room than the seats further forward (I'm 5ft10 and had at least 4 inches between my knees and the seat in front). Only downside is that the seats on Virgin are narrow, and I did have problems viewing the screen once the seat in front had fully reclined.

VIRGIN ATLANTIC PREMIUM ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  -  19 January 2009 by Stephen Dodsworth (Australia)

Travelling with a baby we were in the bulkhead row 31 SYD-LHR. Seats are narrow and seatbelts are fitted with an airbag assembly that makes things tight and uncomfortable to say the least. I am 130kgs and I required a belt extension to fit around my waist. Will never fly VA economy again!

VIRGIN ATLANTIC PREMIUM ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  -  15 January 2009 by R Mortara (UK)

Unlike Air New Zealand the foot rest is in the seat in front and not part of the one you are in, so you dont get any leg support. Pitch is OK but nothing special and width is good. Relaxing is helped by the fact the A340-600 is one of the quietest aircraft around. Generally more than worth the amount I paid and if you are travelling long distances, this type of cabin should be seriously considered.

VIRGIN ATLANTIC ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  -  25 December 2008 by Derek Turrall (US)

Orlando to Manchester probably the worst flight in ten years. I am 5/10 and my knees tight against seat in front. I have never before felt claustrophobic but I did on that plane. I heard the crew talking amongst themselves being disrespectful about the passengers, the breakfast was a squashed muffin that smelled awful and was literally thrown onto the tray. My last transatlantic was with BA the first day terminal five opened which was bad but the plane and service knocked spots of Virgin all they need do is stay competitive on price. Richard try flying economy some time.

VIRGIN ATLANTIC PREMIUM ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  -  24 December 2008 by B Edwards (UK)

Premium Economy Cabin with latest seats in leather. Good width and enough legroom for a longhaul flight. Good sized screen on seat in front and a double-width armrest between adjoining seat. Table folds to half-size and turns, so just possible to get out with your meal still there. Excellent AVOD system, and don't recall under-seat equipment restricting legroom. Travelled in the daytime, so don't know how the seat would be to sleep in.

VIRGIN ATLANTIC PREMIUM ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  -  25 September 2008 by Julie Graves (UK)

Old style VA Prem. Econ seat, was surprisingly comfy, although the headrest was nice and soft (didn't need pillow), when seat was upright it felt your head was forced forward. The footrest when released had to be "assisted" to the full position, and was not easy to retract when I got up. We had an exit row seat, so the TV question wasn't an issue.

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