I'm going to Japan in December and the prices are exaclty the same for both companies. Which one of them offers the best in-flight service like meals and the backseat TV thing, and which one offers more space???
2006-09-05 05:24:06 · 13 answers · asked by Carlos P 1 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
BOTH
2006-09-05 05:29:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personal preference BA. You can't start the movies at a time to suit you - they are on a tape - which is annoying. BUT I've heard far worse stories about Virgin than BA - eg. the passenger who was crushed by her overweight neighbour - hospitalised and left walking with a stick - eventually awarded £13k in damages but only after going to court (she turned down the gift basket originally offered as compensation). Then there was the 7 hour delay trapped on the plane with only 2 glasses of water (then the flight was cancelled). From friends I've heard this is pretty common practise - no refreshments are offered if they are stuck on the ground. Doesn't fill me with trust.
2006-09-05 12:48:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to be Virgin all the way. I've done both and BA were shocking on service and seat pitch, however Virgin have new planes that do have slightly less leg room. Oh and my wife is a travel agent and she tells me there is no way you will get seat upgrades on either airline for free
2006-09-05 12:36:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
BA. Every time. I have flown all over the world and you can't beat them, for food, customer service, and I even think you have a better chance of a sneaky upgrade with them. I think with space, there isn't much in it until you get to the pricey tickets. THey offer pretty much the same entertainment, although Virgin I think has slightly newer films on.
2006-09-05 12:26:44 · answer #4 · answered by big_fat_goth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Ive only been on Virgin. The back seat tv is good it has a good selection of films tv etc . The foods not bad. You get a free beer or whatever you want with your meal. You get a little bag with toothbrush socks, pen etc.
2006-09-05 12:28:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virgin definitely. You have little tvs on the seats in front of you which have remotes and Nintendo. The food is brilliant, you even get a menu beforehand. Free drinks too!
2006-09-05 12:32:18 · answer #6 · answered by b97st 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virgin by a mile. Get yourself a Virgin Atlantic points card & Virgin credit card to gather double points.
Virgin has great pjs in Upper Class & super food/drink. You can also get a head massage at your seat.
2006-09-05 12:30:51 · answer #7 · answered by Pretorian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I travelled with Virgin I saw loads of celebs in the rows in front of me...and Richard Branson even came to say hello to everyone and to thank them for flying Virgin..
They are both great airlines
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2006-09-05 12:30:32 · answer #8 · answered by thumberlina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BA - Both Business and Social traveliing
Virgin are okay but BA just do it better. !!!
2006-09-05 12:31:39 · answer #9 · answered by Ross B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't fly with BA, I couldn't put up with hearing "I pity da fool..." every 15 mins
2006-09-05 12:32:35 · answer #10 · answered by G Man 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Virgin does better food.
2006-09-05 12:29:29 · answer #11 · answered by drblonde 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋