Virgin Atlantic has revealed its new Airbus A330neo.
The airline said the new aircraft was designed to “provide a premium, personalised experience for every single customer.”
The Retreat Suite is a brand new innovation in Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class offering and consists of two exclusive suites at the front of the cabin.
Customers can expect a 6ft7” direct seat to a fully flat bed and a 27” touchscreen with Bluetooth connectivity and wireless charging.
With each suite boasting an ottoman that doubles up as an extra seat, up to four people can comfortably dine, chat or play games in their own private social space.
Customers can enjoy an intimate dinner or settle in comfort to watch a film.
In addition to The Retreat Suite, the A330neo will offer 30 brand new Upper Class suites.
The fully forward-facing suite offers more space and storage alongside a fully closing privacy door with a ‘do not disturb’ feature.
It has passenger-controlled mood lighting, 17.3” touchscreen TV and even a mirror.
The airline’s award-winning social space, The Loft, remains a focal point of the cabin design and is a core part of the Upper Class experience.
It consists of space for eight people, with four comfortable seats, allowing guests to sit and chat or enjoy refreshments from the new self-service fridge and drinks dispenser.
Customers can also connect Bluetooth headphones to the dual panoramic 27” touchscreens or utilise the wireless charging facilities for their devices.
In Premium, 46 seats on the A330neo are accompanied by calf rests and a 13.3” touchscreen with Bluetooth audio.
The airline is also offering its Premium customers an in-seat wireless charging pad.
In Economy, customers can enjoy large 13.3” touchscreens and Bluetooth audio to connect to their headphones, with their phone as a controller.
There’s also plenty of storage, plus AC power and USB ports to keep gadgets energised.
Customers have the choice between 28 Economy Delight seats, which offer an increased 34” seat pitch, or 156 Economy Classic seats, providing a 31” pitch.
In 2019, Virgin Atlantic became the first UK airline to announce a firm order for up to 16 Airbus A330neos, reaffirming its commitment to flying the cleanest, greenest fleet in the sky.
Virgin Atlantic’s A330neo is expected to take off to Boston on its first customer flight in early October.
Tickets will go on sale later this month. From September 2022, the airline will take delivery of three aircraft, with the remaining deliveries following between 2023 and 2026.
Corneel Koster, Chief Customer and Operating Officer at Virgin Atlantic commented;
“When it comes to innovating for our customers, we never stand still. Our desire to create memorable experiences means we’ll continue to imagine with fresh ideas. We care about every detail of the cabin design and every step of our customer’s journey.
“The A330neo plays a significant role in our multi-billion dollar fleet transformation, demonstrating our commitment to the planet.
“We know the most impactful thing we can do as an airline is to fly the cleanest, greenest, youngest fleet possible and the A330neo is integral to achieving this goal. It’s truly a plane for the future.”
Virgin Atlantic’s in-house Design team worked in collaboration with Factorydesign to develop the Retreat Suite, Upper Class Suite and The Loft.
For more information, please visit www.virginatlantic.com.
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