Virgin Atlantic's reputation is primarily based on their Upper Class and Premium Economy products. The economy class cabin is pretty much the same as any other, the seats are narrow with limited pitch. (And if it is a 747 there is a high proportion of center seats, because they are configured 3-4-3 except near the tail.) Still, I would much rather take a nonstop NYC-LON flight and have it overwith than connect, unless I had a confirmed upgrade for the transatlantic segment.