Virgin Atlantic Launches New Upper Class Retreat Suites – A New Era of Luxury in the Skies

Virgin Atlantic Launches New Upper Class Retreat Suites – A New Era of Luxury in the Skies Written by Alex. Published on 19th August, 2024. Category: Airline Reviews, Travel News

Let’s face it; Virgin Atlantic has always provided products which make you feel special. The brand always tries to deliver that little bit extra. But does their new product, the Upper Class Suite manage to keep up with, or even beat the competition?!

Virgin Atlantic, a name synonymous with innovation and luxury in the aviation industry, has once again set a new benchmark for in-flight comfort and opulence. The airline has recently unveiled its latest offering in premium air travel: the Upper Class Retreat Suites. These suites are designed to elevate the passenger experience to unprecedented levels, blending cutting-edge technology with unrivalled comfort and service.

Introducing the A330neo

In 2019, Virgin Atlantic became the first UK airline to announce a firm order for up to 16 Airbus A330-900neos, reaffirming their commitment to flying the cleanest, greenest fleet in the sky.

From wingtip to tailfin, they used inspiration and innovation to make this aircraft brilliant on every level. From a brand new social space and wireless charging, even more storage and stylish design touches, through to a huge 11% less fuel burn and carbon emissions, it’s a game changer. It’s also worth noting they have one of the youngest fleets in the skies with an average age of just under seven years! This is unheard of…

The A330neo’s are exclusively powered by the Rolls Royce Trent 7000 engine, drawing on more than 50 million flying hours of experience from the Trent 700 which powers the original version of the A330. Customers will be able to enjoy all Virgin Atlantic cabins onboard; Upper Class, Premium and the three tiers of Economy; Delight, Classic, and Light.Continuing the evolution of their award-winning customer proposition, they’re introducing a beautiful new addition to the Upper Class cabin known as The Retreat Suite. Alongside this, the rest of the cabin will be provided brand new suites and an enhanced social space in the form of The Loft.

Let’s take a closer look at all these offerings…

Social Space – The Loft

One of the standout features of the new Upper Class cabin is the inclusion of a dedicated social space, The Loft, a signature area where passengers can gather, relax, and socialize.

With space for up to eight people, with four comfy seats, customers can sit and chat, grab a drink or snack from the self-service fridge-freezer, connect Bluetooth headphones to the touchscreens – or just enjoy a change of scene mid-flight. The space features:

• Dual 27″ touchscreens and eight Bluetooth audio jacks enable passengers to view content together.
• Customers will have access to a self-service fridge-freezer and snack dispenser for all their grazing needs.
• Seating features seatbelts so that customers can safely occupy The Loft even during turbulence.
• Wireless charging and AC, USB-A and USB-C ports are available.

The Upper Class ‘Retreat’ Suite

A brand new addition to the Upper Class cabin, The Retreat Suite consists of two exclusive suites at the front of the cabin, with lots of extra space, huge storage, bigger screens, and the ability for customers to create their own private onboard social space.

With ottomans that double up as extra seats, up to four people can comfortably dine, chat, play games and more. Customers can have an intimate dinner or settle into a movie for some private time, the possibilities are endless. It’s a unique space for customers of Virgin Atlantic to travel the way they choose.

The culinary experience in the Upper Class Retreat Suites is nothing short of extraordinary. Passengers can enjoy a menu curated by top chefs, featuring gourmet dishes made from the finest ingredients. The dining experience is complemented by a selection of premium wines, champagnes, and spirits, carefully chosen to enhance the flavours of the dishes.

What sets the dining experience apart is the flexibility it offers. Passengers can dine at any time during the flight, with the option to enjoy their meals in the comfort of their suite or at the bar, where they can socialize with other travellers.

Kitted out with a 6’7″ fully flat bed, customers can recline into the increased suite space for maximum comfort throughout their journey.

Customers will experience optimum privacy in The Retreat, with electronic privacy dividers and fully closing aisle privacy doors. There’s also a ‘do not disturb’ light, so customers can get that all-important beauty sleep without interruption.

With a 27″ touchscreen monitor with Bluetooth audio; customers will also have access to hours’ worth of inflight entertainment at their fingertips. They’re also keeping customers fully connected with brand new wireless charging and Bluetooth. Bluetooth is a feature Virgin has added to every seat in every cabin on this beautiful aircraft.

New Upper Class Suite

Virgin have added more space, some enhanced storage, and even more style to the incredible Upper Class suite. The flexible space allows customers the opportunity to personalise their journeys, whether that’s to work, rest, or socialise.

Customers can relax on the new seat that reclines to a 6’4″ fully flat bed or watch one of hundreds of films on the 17.3” screen. There’s a place for everything – including shoes – and even a mirror. Not to mention a fully closing privacy door, wireless charging, and personal in-suite mood lighting!

Features:

• 17.3″ touchscreen with Bluetooth audio
• Up to 22″ seat width
• 6’4″ fully reclinable seat, from upright to bed
• Enhanced storage, including shoe stowage and lockable in-seat stowage
• Fully closing privacy door
• AC, USB-A, and USB-C ports
• Wireless charging
• Do not disturb light
• Customer-controlled mood lighting

A330neo Premium – Bigger Seats and Premium Treats

The already award-winning Premium Economy cabin has been designed to be even more…well, Premium. Small stylish touches meet big differences – like calf rests on every seat. There’s intuitive touchscreen entertainment, Bluetooth audio, and lots of storage. Oh, and did we mention they have an in-seat wireless charger?

Features:

• In-seat wireless charging
• 13.3″ touchscreen with Bluetooth audio
• 38″ seat pitch
• 18.5″ seat width
• AC and USB-A ports
• Calf rests in every seat and increased storage too

With the improvements to the Upper Class and Premium Economy cabins on the new Airbus A330neos, and the addition of the unique “Retreat Suite” and Loft, Virgin Atlantic are firmly placing themselves at the forefront of both environmentally aware travel and innovative luxury travel once again. To experience this remarkable new product for yourself, contact the first and business class specialists at Just Fly Business on 0208 417 1366.

Take a look at Virgin Atlantic’s original press release here.