out of all the non stop options: BA, 9W, IT, VS, AI.

AI and VS had the worst reputation in terms of service (aircraft type, IFE, crew attitude etc etc)

AI had the 747, 767 options and VS had a A343. I travelled on the A343 and boy it was long and boring, old seats, little piddly IFE screen (not the AVOD version in the A346!), crew thought they were something special as they were indians working for Virgin!

AI have now introduced the 77W.

VS had one daily and with old equipment yet the fare was almost identical to what BA and 9W were charging who both have 2x daily options and in my opinion much much better service.

Im glad they are gone!