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Is Virgin a good airline to fly with?
Virgin Atlantic is Certified as a 4-Star Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service. Product rating includes seats, amenities, food & beverages, IFE, cleanliness etc, and service rating is for both cabin staff and ground staff.
Do I have to wear a mask on Virgin flights?
But here’s how we’ve stepped it up: Our cabin crew wear face masks and practice proper hand sanitising. We encourage you to bring your own face masks and hand sanitiser. In line with Government requirements, we’ve made wearing face masks mandatory (expect in limited circumstances).
“The health and wellbeing of our customers and crew is at the centre of all our operations and that includes social distancing at the airport and onboard wherever possible, meticulous cleaning of the aircraft and individual Health Packs for all customers, containing medical grade face masks, hand sanitizer and surface …
Is Virgin Airlines blocking middle seats?
We will detail what the world’s top airlines are doing when it comes to mask requirements, blocked seats, service cuts, and more….Airline Response Chart.
| Airline | Virgin Atlantic |
|---|---|
| Temperature Check | Yes |
| Masks Required | Yes |
| Middle Seats Blocked | No |
| Hygiene Kit | Yes |
Are Virgin planes comfortable?
On board the seat was comfortable and lie-flat spacious, remember this is an early morning flight and the meal service we received at 0930 was based on dinner (who wants a Roast Pork or Chicken Dinner at that time). Cabin Crew were friendly but service wasn’t the best with poor quality of food and drinks.
Is Virgin Atlantic better than British Airways?
On the whole Virgin Atlantic can offer a better flight experience overall, although the results between the airlines is close. Both airlines offer an upgrade to exit row seat for £50 (or £49 on Virgin Atlantic) but the Virgin Economy Delight offering can enhance the overall experience travelling in Economy.
Can I fly with a cold?
“If you have a cold you can’t get under control by over-the-counter medications, I wouldn’t fly at all,” says Jeffrey Linder, M.D., an associate physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. “There has to be some consideration for your fellow travelers.”
How do you get a mask exemption on flights?
Exemptions will require:
- Documentation from a licensed health care provider as to your inability to wear a mask due to your disability; and.
- Proof of a negative test result from an FDA approved molecular NAAT or PCR Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours of your scheduled flight departure.
Do you need a Covid test to fly on Virgin?
Pre-departure testing is required before flying to most of our destinations as it will help to keep you safe on the flight and limit Covid-19 being carried into the country you’re visiting.
Is Virgin Upper Class worth it?
It is worth upgrading to Virgin Upper Class if the price of the ticket is no more than double the price of Premium Economy. With access to the Virgin Club lounge, a fully reclinable lay flat-bed and a much more comfortable and relaxing experience. Virgin do give the VIP treatment to Upper Class passengers.
What is it like to fly economy class on Virgin Atlantic?
Our economy class seats were standard, as comfortable as they could be, and no different in quality to the Virgin Atlantic planes. Our first experience of flying with Virgin Atlantic was the Virgin Atlantic Gatwick to Orlando flight taking just over nine hours. We managed to book seats in the economy class upper deck also known as the bubble.
What is the best section on Virgin Atlantic flights?
Long haul Virgin Atlantic flights tend to be on a Boeing 747 with a 3,4,3 formation in the downstairs section of economy class. If you are travelling as a family of four, then the middle section downstairs is a great option for you all to be seated together.
Do you fly long haul with Virgin or British Airways?
We have flown long haul with both Virgin Atlantic and British Airways in the past. The thought of flying doesn’t fill me with dread, but the thought of spending hours on a plane isn’t very appealing. It’s definitely something I do because I have to.
Is it safe to fly to Florida with British Airways or Virgin?
As I mentioned we have flown to Florida with both Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. Both flights were about the same length of time, and both flights got us there and back safely. We didn’t lose any luggage or suffer any damages with either airline, and from what I can recall the process was easy and without issue with both airlines.