Virgin Atlantic Pampers Economy Flyers With First-Class Experience on New 787
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Virgin Atlantic’s economy upgrades on its new transatlantic 787 route include more leg room and premium passenger experience.
While many airlines work to upgrade their premium passenger products, Virgin Atlantic is starting from the back and working its way through the cabin. Yahoo! Travel reports with the airlines’ delivery of their first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, economy passengers traveling between London and New York will be treated to a number of flyer-friendly upgrades.
The new Virgin Atlantic Dreamliner offers more pitch between seats in economy thanks to a 3-3-3 configuration that that allows for more space between seats and throughout the cabin. Additionally, Wi-Fi access will be available for a nominal fee throughout the entire cabin so flyers can stay connected while onboard. Passengers updating their Facebook status won’t have to worry about draining their device’s battery either, as each seat comes equipped with USB power outlets.
In addition to the lighting, economy flyers onboard the new 787 will also enjoy number of services previously reserved for premium class. These services include being greeted with dinner menus upon boarding and full-length mirrors in spacious lavatories.
Virgin Atlantic’s first Dreamliner entered service last week, and the airline expects to have as many as 21 of the new aircraft flying by 2018.
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these guys obviously never tried Middle Eastern carriers lol
Pamper as used here is a great marketing term. They hand you a menu as you board. Wow you are pampered. Of course the seating is 3-3-3 as mentioned by others vs 2-4-2. USB port in your seat, Large mirror in the bathroom, menus handed to you, wifi for a fee. Wow you are really pampered. Feels like Upper Class to me :-)
He, he,he. SeatGuru shows more of the truth than thus puff P.R. piece. Premium Economy may have some nice seats. But regular economy, just like all the other 787s. Jammed knees, narrow seats. But you do get the fancy windows.
The article is misleading as it does not mention the economy seats they are pimping is not regular economy. its 3-3-3 w/ 31in pitch same as United dreamliner
I thought the Dreamliner had been in service for a while now? I am actually flying to New Delhi from London on the Dreamliner tomorrow