Virgin Atlantic Upper Class vs. Economy | WORTH THE UPGRADE?

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This week, we flew across the Atlantic in Virgin Atlantic Economy before returning home in their most expensive product, Virgin Atlantic Upper Class which would have cost $9,000 each. But what if I told you we booked all of this using miles and points? That's right, in addition to comparing these two polar opposite experiences including the check-in process, boarding, the seat, food, and everything in between, we broke down all of the numbers and showed you exactly how we booked these incredible upper class flights for fewer points than similar economy seats so that you can do the exact same thing on your next adventure and see if the extra points are worth it for a more luxurious experience.

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0:00-Intro
0:24-Virgin Atlantic Economy
2:54-Virgin Atlantic Upper Class
7:26-Worth the Upgrade?

[BIGJATPSU]

"A burnt cup of coffee that had clearly been heated on the surface of the sun." THAT just may be the most descriptive review of a cup of coffee I've ever heard on YouTube before. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[pastalu]

Thank you for sharing. Didn’t know about the companion reward benefit. Learned something new.

[christopherharris]

Awesome video as always Daily Drop Crew.

[funnythag]

Great video as always. I love Virgin Atlantic but economy from LAX to LHR is not something I want to do again. It’s a bit snug but I was impressed with the food. Premium Economy is the sweet spot, Priority check in, domestic first class style seats and better food. I’ll pay the $500 fee with points for that every time.

[ChekaToneATX]

Always love your videos, thanks for sharing all the tips and tricks!!!

Especially loved the Seek Discomfort shirt- its so fun when two great channels overlap. :)

[madysenluzzo]

Ayeee peep the Seek Discomfort shirt! Great channel!

[harryschuster]

yeah would love some more info/video on the Virgin Companion award!

[matthew.wildsmith]

I spied that you stayed at the Roxburghe hotel in Kelso, lovely spot ❤

[ConcordePtfs]

My grandparents sat in Upper class it was nice

[skaarfvagly]

That is insanely cheap (pointwise)!! I got the Capital One Venture card just for the SUB and I'm upto 95, 000 miles now. I want to use them to book my first ever first class seat. I have only ever flown in basic economy at the very back of the plane before. I would prefer Emirates because they seem to have the best first-class in the world but also insanely hard to book with points (extremely limited availability and only close to departure). I'd happily pay $1200 to fly First Class Roundtrip to London! That's about what a normal economy flight costs!

[beccacarrillo]

You were lucky you were on an Airbus. I'd love to see a review if you'd flown on the Virgin Atlantic "Dreamliner". After a 10 hour flight TO London and an 11 hour flight FROM, I'm never flying on Virgin Atlantic again. We were set to fly on an Airbus on the way home but they changed the plane and our seats (so that my husband and I were on opposite sides of the Upper Class section of the plane instead of next to one another). The Dreamliner...an old plane, we were told...has the most UNCOMFORTABLE Upper Class seating you can imagine.

[overpar]

Interesting experience with Virgin... saw Heathrow to Dubai for £1, 200 in upper class. Absolute bargain. Went to book next day, gone up to £2, 400. Not worth it for seven hour flight... checked back two days later, back to £1, 200, snap[ped it up. Emirates economy premium cost more with no lounge use etc etc..

[christuck-ne]

we have ridiculous taxes especially in business in the UK so it isnt down to just the airline

[kaamitmalhotra]

Is the companion seat applicable only when booking a round trip?
I wanted to book DEL-LHR one-way for myself and was wondering if I’ll still get a companion ticket?

[ezrielpollack]

How do you use the companion pass with Virgin Atlantic?

[lb]

Do many people actually pay the dollar value for any of those seats? I imagine the majority are using points albeit not hacked the way you do. My guess is that business class passengers are earning points on the credit cards their employees use for work expenses? I am super curious if people are actually dropping real money.

[rs]

What's the brand on your wife's backpack. And have you done a video on travel backpacks??

[andysq]

"Seek Discomfort" in a Virgin Atlantic Lounge and Upper Class flight.🤣

[renaudfenster]

How much was the upgrade that you resisted?

[NftyNick]

Not many are paying $17, 000 round trip in Upper class. FWIW>