Flying VIRGIN ATLANTIC Flight VS4 to Heathrow in PREMIUM left me feeling HIJACKED!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ส.ค. 2022
- Flying VIRGIN ATLANTIC Flight VS4 to Heathrow in PREMIUM left me feeling HIJACKED! A brutally honest review of Virgin Atlantic Premium, is it worth paying to upgrade from Economy, what's the cost and is it worth it? Take off with me from New York JFK Flying and landing at London Heathrow International Airport.
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What a fantastic video Lee!! You know I always love the flight ones....and a great surprise at the end with the visit to DJs!! Can't wait for the next ones! Many thanks
Thank you so much, Macmaster, for this vlog. It’s been really helpful as hopefully I’ll be flying at long last to Vegas again soon. IMO I think you’ve saved me from potentially wasting extra money upgrading.
I was abroad in holidays and I confess I missed the daily vlogs for the last 2 weeks, but the bright side I have in front of me a full weekend of Macmaster vlogs happy days cheers 🥂
Cheers. :)
Top Watching again!. We’re now looking forward to You & Darren in London🇬🇧👀
YT decided I just HAD to watch this video. And since I just flew Condor in Economy to FRA and Premium back (because I needed the extra luggage allowance and the price was not too bad), I was interested in your experience. Love your editing and the entertainment value compared to other trip reporters I watch. Keep it up, I just subbed.
Hey thanks. Welcome my friend. 🕶️
We use Virgin a lot to the US and never had a problem when checking in at MAN, JFK or MCO when flying Premium. We always have checked baggage so the priority check in, boarding and priority baggage at the other end is good. Also with premium you get two pieces of baggage which for us is useful (it was in May when returning from MCO!). For me the food on Virgin has been as good as the competition. End of the day it's airline food. Everyone's different! Must admit we do monitor the prices carefully before making a booking, saved us £s over the years as prices can change a great deal from day to day.
Only derogatory comment I would have is that having flown on the new A350 (VS73), the older A330s seem tired, roll on the A330 NEOs.
Great footage Lee! Awesome 👍
Fab vlog Lee take care and stay safe
Great vid as usual Lee, apart from the soundtrack on the train in the UK!
That Clicking sound was doin my head in!!😬😩
Loved this video. I've now got a new option to do a cheaper transfer on the Penn trains (quieter) than the grotty subway. 👍
Good honest review 😊👍
Did you just find a way to sneak a food review in this video? That’s cool!
Airplane food didn’t look to bad & l loved the salt n pepper shakers 🥰 Glad you got back safely 🤗🛬
"THAT WAS A Great VLOG " Nice One Lee ♥
Thanks Dave. Hope You're well :0)
how very calming your time will be with DJ after your time spent with martin 😀xx
Singapore Airlines. First class on the a380. What an experience .
I am new watching your uploads,I watched,I liked.
Have fun you 2!! Lee do a vlog sometime on Emirates x
I love how you have such a positive outlook on life...🤣
Exactly Lee at the end of the day your still going to arrive at your destination regardless of how much you pay
Great to see you getting around Lee 😀
We are old timers from your early tenerife days
Hey. Hi Geoff. 👍🏼👍🏼
Great vlog 👍
Good video! for the LIRR you mention not being able to use your UK card. I used mine & entered a US zip that I remembered, which one? 90210 of course! 🙂
Brilliant vlog
Just when I think that you've peeked with your vlog's you then go to another level...Yet AGAIN another QUALITY vlog best yet ( having said that I've said that to previous vlog's)....Really enjoyed your trip to the States & the comedy genius that is the Silver...LEEDS LEEDS LEEDS. Fox...A big THANKS to giving us all an alternative viewing compared to the crap that on the TV....Quoting you....you knocked it out of the ball park....All the very best Lee...by the way I'm going to miss the Silver Fox 😭...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
The railway station building looked beautiful 😍 Burger looked tasty 😋 Airplane food
I think I must be an unusual traveler because the primary thing I care about is the width and support of the seating. I don't pay that much attention to food, cutlery, entertainment choices, wifi, and other things that travel reviewers seem to emphasize. I pay extra in order not to be pushed up against the person next to me. One of my favorite seats is Spirit Airlines' "Big Front Seat". I get all I want without having to pay for that which is not important to me. I wish they had such an arrangement for overseas travel.
Totally didn't agree. The wider seats and leg room in premium are a god send on translantic flights. The extra baggage allowance (which you weren't using so again you wouldn't have been benefiting from part of the whole features part).
Never been in a premium seat where I could just step over someone. Felt was quite a harsh review on what is one of the better premium products around.
I loved the proper crockery and utensils. Just felt like it gave a premium
still wasn't worth the money for what it was. get metal cutlery in economy on Emirates
JetBlue has won my heart. I flew with them last month and it was incredible. Top service and food that reminded me of the old Virgin.
Thanks for this video. Appreciate your opinion.
Watched a few of your videos but had to subscribe after this one because I really enjoyed it. I totally admire your knowledge as a traveller - how to get to places using different modes of transport. I would have had no breakfast on that flight as I could not have eaten that bacon - just a lump of fat !!! Lovely to see Darren at the end - top man x
Thank you. 😎
Me too re: the bacon - it was a disgrace!! Pity as the bap/bun looked good!!
TBH, I'd have struggled with eating on the plane. I have Chron's and a lot of food just goes through me! Awful condition when you're having to rely on toilets being closeby!! :(
Great travel vlog yet again Lee. Probably definitely not worth the upgrade on that Virgin flight. You had hardly any leg room there. Great to call in on DJ and give him a surprise call. How about another gummy bear challenge No.2? Keep up the great work👌😉
Used to be a free bus to and from JFK from Jamaica. Thats going back a bit though, 25 years. Looks like you had fabulous weather during your trip.
I’m new to the channel and must say that I’ve been waiting for this vlog ever since you landed in NY a few weeks back. Thank you so much for such a thorough review from start to end. You are pretty much the only vlogger that covers check in and security during all of your trips and it is soooooo appreciated. Can’t wait for your next international trip review!
Thank you. 😎
Welcome back home, Lee. I noticed the Bacon Butty and thought it was more fat than bacon. The Elizabeth line looked great. And hello to D.J.
To be fair, the airport burger and chips looked good 👍
Brilliant big Mac,I could watch you all day,there's nothing better of an evening with you and a couple of glasses of chardonnay 🖐
Thanks Andrew. Cheers.
Hey lee so muched love the America videos but you can't beat being back in england yipeeeeeeeee ...... So love you and DJ together so wonderful 💯😊💯😊
I don't know how you do it Lee,I am still knackered after Nashville.Now you are going on a mega drive.Good luck mate.
Hi Lee, your travel days are my favourites really. I’ve booked a holiday with Virgin to Florida for 9 days, hotel, transfers and Premium both ways for £1300. Funny how it varies with price. The food menu wasn’t brilliant to be honest, can’t compared with Etihad airways for their Premium and other Asian airlines like Singapore. I must admit I was impressed more with the JetBlue flight you took!
As an assignment, I’d love you to do an Amtrak rail journey overnight or a couple of days in their roomettes? The journeys are great across the states.
Absolutely love that transitional bit from dark to light in time with the music at 31:44, looking out on the wing. 😮
Love the Mac 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
Not cheap Lee. Enjoy your trip Lee.
The Air Train 🚆 Looked really Cool 😎 mate Xx
I flew BA premium aconomy and the leg room is what I enjoyed the most im 6ft 4. Metal Cutlery on a plane was a novelty but for me it was all about the space.
Hi Lee. That's shocking leaving you standing all that time. They are certainly not fulfilling what's on offer. Food looked basic too Your burger looked much better. Lol! Glad you had a safe flight. Have a lovely weekend with DJ. 🥰🌞🥰Xxx
Love the Banter with Darren John
I done Los Angeles to Heathrow virgin a350 premium class last November, great service
Hi lee great vlog as usual, my question to you is what was the first vlog you did on Tenerife can you remember as I want to look back on all your old vlogs if Tenerife please
Go to videos tab, select "sort by" date added(oldest) and find ☀Playa de las Américas - Los Cristianos (Tenerife Travel Guide 2019)
Hi Lee great travel vlog , by the way last week when I flew on United they actually served the " infamous " cous cous salad, I couldn't believe it, LOL, I think we've talked about airport *fast food before never up to par.that overnight flight to England is tough! AND I was on premium economy. Not worth it if I had too pay but since I fly with them a bit they upgraded me So I agree with you.cant wait for your trip to Australia! By the way Iake care
Thanks John. 👍🏼
I got a litre of Jamiesons on my Ryanair flight from Malaga to Liverpool 14 euros, about 12 quid, great vid mate!
Bit of a swizz that flight.
Best laugh is you can't take metal knives and forks through security and yet they hand you them onboard .
I live in Midwest and will stay here. Went england in 1990s loved it.
Love the menu, I would've had the chicken fajita for my main and for breakfast the Belgian waffle with apple juice.
Agree with you about people talking on their mobiles.
glad you are back safe and sound Lee. I'm going to LA (aviation geek) and was wondering if Virgin had the better Premium than BA, I thibk I will try BA.
My personal opinion the best premium economy I've had was Air New Zealand from Heathrow to LA, the seats were brilliant and the service outstanding, it's a shame they have stopped that service.
Those space seats were good, been in those PE on Air NZ.
Loved the American vlogs hope we see martin again at some point here's to dJ and hopefully craicmaster 👍👍
Premium - is still Premium Economy whether they’ve changed the words or not. Virgin Upper Class is a Business Class product (J Class) - the equivalent of Club World on British Airways. It isn’t and never has been a First Class product like they have on BA or Emirates - (F Class) - but I guess their marketing is so good that people think it’s First Class even though it isn’t. 😵💫
I’ve traveled on VA between Miami (home) and LHR (old home) for about the last twenty years. I’ve flown mostly in FC (using points) and PE and it’s always been a good experience. The crew have always been friendly and professional. I won’t fly in FC domestically in the US, but I’ll spend the extra money going transatlantic for the extra room.
At jfk you have to put 99999 in the machine to use a uk card…. Done this many times myself when in nyc… 100% works 👍🏼
I had the same delay due to 6am Landing at Heathrow. I was knee deep to in Die Another Day by the time we took off.
Glad you back Lee very funny 😄 outtakes at end blog 😀 👍 😊
Hi Lee, love your travel day vlogs….Virgin Premium…not great for the price. Nice to see DJ at the end 👍👍😀
Didn't think much of that bacon roll look to fatty to me in my opinion 😉 But I agree with you Lee it not worth the upgrade for what you get I would just book economy save your money book exit/bulkhead seats first row for more leg room depending on airline 💺🦵🦵 But normally first row as no access to underneath storage with that in mind 🤔👜🛍🎒 I've normally only have hand luggage with a small bag with what I need on flight then when on plane take small bag with what I need in it phone/laptop book pillow💤🤣💺 out of hand luggage before I put it up so I don't have to get up a down getting things out from overhead Happy flight 😊🤷♀️👍lovely to see DJ again 👍😘x
Ya DJ is back
When I went to ghana in end of May there wanted 3000 pounds for first class I ended up just getting extra leg room bigger seat for 200 pounds we got every the same except champagne 🍾 rip off If you ask me
I beg to differ. First class is a vastly different experience.
You have made rethink my plans about flying Virgin Atlantic next year to London.
Wouldn't bother if you can fly Jet Blue.
I have looked at JetBlue also but we are going to Paris and returning from there back to JFK.
Wouldn’t even dream of giving my money to Richard Branson. Especially how he behaved during the pandemic. All the money that man has and he’s fleecing the government and tax payers money for the Furlough scheme? Why didn’t he use any of his own funds and billions wrapped up in other businesses to pay his staff, rather than expecting the British tax payer to fund his staff? The man clearly has zero ethics and morals.
Top stuff, Lee! Yet another great upload.
You're absolutely spot on... definitely not worth the extra money! It's essentially Economy Class. Don't give the airlines any more of your money, unless it's a major upgrade. That food was definitely Economy Class food! No bigger portions, and exactly the same food (okay, maybe with a slice of cheese-cake thrown in).
In your last video you said you moved back home from the US just before the pandemic. I assume that your kids were born in the US then, and are also US Citizens? Interesting that, as in my head I thought it would've been in your early years that you were there, with you shredding up the dance-floors of New York. 😀
*SPOILER ALERT FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN'T SEEN THIS VIDEO* (look away now)...
Great to see DJ at the end. He's a top man!
Well done, Lee, on another great US series. Thoroughly enjoyed! 👍
just flew virgin premium back from Antigua, solid product, was impressed but depends on the price. I used airmiles which meant it was good value i thought for the product, but the cash price was definitely not worth the upgrade.
Serves you right really, why pay lots of money for a second class airline.
strange comment, no one 'deserves' it
Great Vlog lee, love your travel vlogs 😎
Flying is a form of roulette I can go without right now. Unfortunately I be flying soon 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾 Great vlog Lee can't wait for more and hopefully you will have a better flight experience.
I have flown on Virgin Atlantic and was not impressed. Small planes as well! Great Vlog!
7 for the burger and fries at NY Airport. Plane ride, fair bit extra for PE, been there done that. Seating and food just ok. Give the flight overall 7. Nice apartment DJ has got, great views. Enjoy. Fork out some dosh and go business class next time, way to go, nice seats, space, good food and service.
flying into LHR when you live in SW London, literally seeing your street from the plane, but then having an hour or more to tube home after a long flight is unbearable. Its the shitty location which kills you.
The flight prices to UK from Tokyo are insane even in the off times 1000 UKP doesn't sound to bad for your US Trip .. Premium With VA is a waste of time paid for it about 6 years ago Tokyo to London and I see it hasn't changed much .. the Shake burger looked better than the Tokyo one that I had last week. enjoy the racing !!!
i just skipped through maybe you said it but do you need to take these tests and stuff have 2 passports if you get my meaning to fly ?
No tests. 👍🏼
With the Nottingham goose fair back this year,would you ever do a vlog of it? Showing the rides on offer and the food and maybe go on the rides yourself?
Sure. 👍🏼
Fantastic vid ,love the flight vids ,,enjoyed the ride very much ✈️✈️👍👍
I dunno dude, I think its hard to pick a favorite between that Shake Shack burger and the Cheeseburger you had at the Palace Cafe in London 🤣🤣
Great video Lee, how come you had to change trains at Paddington on the Elizabeth line I thought the idea behind that line was a continuous route from west to east and visa versa across London with no need to change trains.🤔
It's in 2 parts.
What did you shoot this vlog with? The stabilization is good for one handed while pulling a carry on.
Great video
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Nearly 7k to upgrade to first class? I know I've suggested about you vlogging first class previously but not at that price.
Enjoyed the shots of the A380 double decker, I've always wanted to go on one but never had the chance (all my long haul flights have been 747s or Dreamliners).
As much as you weren't a fan of Premium, it looked a lot more comfortable than Jetblue.
Nice to see DJ appear in the video. Now that his son has moved in has the Lee's Room sign been replaced? 😁
Lee the money you payed for that flight we got off a great deal with virgin We flew from Manchester in May we had three days in New York and four days in Las Vegas, we stayed in the Luxor in Vegas and the New York in New York for £700 you paid for that flight back home to Heathrow, absolutely not worth it as you say, we had economy seats but completely comfortable and we were well fed and watered all the way! Great video really enjoyed it brought back memories
Lee, it's good to see you eating something that isn't covered in batter, curry sauce or mushy peas.
Another great vlog Lee
I hate the person in front dropping the seat back - how do you handle it?
everyone pays for a seat that reclines so they have the right to use the feature
What? Mayo on fries?????
ANATHEMA!
heheh
Good on ya for being Brit. lol
Funny, I've always wanted mayonnaise on my fries, people looked at me oddly. When I visited Brussels, they gave me ketchup. I asked for mayo and they said, 'but you're American, Americans use ketchup! It took a little convincing, but I got my cone of fries with mayonnaise ;)
Hi Lee, enjoyed your latest vid, don't think it was worth the extra cost though! Guessing you went on the piss with dj 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Your friend mark
Try walking on the moving walkway in the opposite direction of its movement and see how long it takes you to get to the other end.😊
The salt and pepper in Upper are still plastic but just with a chrome effect, the PE was good when they used to be on the upper deck of the 747, Virgin UC is very good though I have only ever booked it with miles as you say
Free pen! Well worth the extra spondulicks.
I always love the travel bits of your video's Lee, and this was good. I do think this upgrade and the price you paid was extortionate for what you got, as you mentioned towards the end of the video. The menu was awful, there wasn't much choice, I mean there was nothing really on there that I would want, I don't want fajita's and I don't like curry of any sort. I haven't flown for quite a while so things might have changed, but I've been on economy many times and had better menu's and choice on flights than this one. I'd feel severely ripped off with this flight after paying over £1,000 for it. Oh! and also, the water marks on the cutlery was not a good look or acceptable on something with a premium price. Welcome home, Lee.
Excellent love a bit of you and DJ.
Great review again. an absolute Fan of yours. Can you please let me know in premium economy class, which airline provides enough space so you can get out of your seat without disturbing the seat next to you? I start traveling again but don't have money for business class so need some advice on that. As you said you had to ask the lady next to you to get out, and I totally agree with you on this one as you pay premium price so you should have the space
Thank you. Unfortunately they are all short on space. My advice would be to get a front seat right at the front. That way you could get out. Personally I like Jet Blue. Favourite so far smaller planes but top class. 👍🏼👍🏼
OM Goodness A lot of trains, plains and automobiles, in one day. LOL
Great vid Lee 😊👍
I felt exactly the same Lee the VM premium cabin is not premium flew the same plane type to Atlanta, it used to be a lot lot better when they had the bigger planes and i agree if someone in the seat in front reclines you physically cannot get out, will not fly again waste of the extra cash.
Here in Ireland about €38 for a litre of Jameson so that's not a bad price in the duty free there.
VS A350 PE has a narrower seat compared to the old PE. And nothing beats the old PE on the top deck of the 747. The only reason I pay for PE is legroom as I’m 6”1. No point paying for PE unless you are tall. As you noted the other frills are minimal. I’ve been flying transatlantic for 30+ years and have reached an age where it’s UC on the night flight (purely for the lay flat bed) and PE on the day flight back to the US for that extra legroom.
Elizabeth line looks very nice