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Virgin is spending $17 billion on new planes and cabins. See inside its Airbus A330neo, with niche perks like Bluetooth.

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Virgin is spending billion on new planes and cabins. See inside its Airbus A330neo, with niche perks like Bluetooth.

  • Virgin Atlantic Airways has modernized its fleet with Airbus A350-1000s and Airbus A330-900neos.
  • The planes replace aging widebodies and come with upgraded business and economy cabins.
  • The A330neo shows off Virgin’s latest innovations, including the “Retreat Suite” and the “Loft.”

Virgin Atlantic Airways has spent $17 billion to modernize its fleet and better compete with other airlines across the Atlantic.

With 40 years of history behind it, the UK-based carrier has seemingly found the sweet spot for long-haul travel.

Its new next-generation widebodies boast thoughtful premium economy and coach seats, while its business-class cabin is a night-and-day difference from the original version — particularly with the adoption of sliding doors and a set of increasingly trendy “business-class-plus” seats.

Virgin didn’t equip its latest cabins with the bar seen on older Airbus A330-300s and Boeing 787s, but it has installed special social spaces for its highest-paying customers that put it on par with five-star competitors like Qatar Airways and Emirates.

Business Insider toured a Virgin A330-900neo, which hosts its latest cabin upgrade, at the Farnborough International Airshow in July. It’s easily one of the best products flying across the Atlantic.

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