Sir, this is a 747 - A330 / A340

Sir, this is a 747

Ben Schlappig — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:04:55 +0000

Yesterday I made it to Heathrow Airport plenty early so I could enjoy the Clubhouse, though I had an interesting interaction at check-in that didn't phase me till boarding time. Since I arrived early, the check-in agent asked if I didn't want to be switched to the earlier flight to New York. Nice offer, I…

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Timothy — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:21:47 +0000

Yes, I am.....

John — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:20:35 +0000

I'm sure the sender of the letter will be very pleased with the result

John — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:42:14 +0000

Post ASAP so I know you did not forget! HINT: It's easy to reply

John — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:41:06 +0000

Hello, how are you... If you do not see your post then it didn't post (I know shocker).

bk3day — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:23:44 +0000

@sjs Thanks so much!

sjs — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:36:32 +0000

I've actually never had an equipment swap on VS (and flown them more than I'd like to think about). On the 346 10-13A and 4-7K are the best seats, regardless of whether you're traveling solo...

bk3day — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:11:11 +0000

well if I believe the Virgin website, I'll be flying a 346 VS Upper Class..we'll see if that magically transforms into a 747. ;o) So, Ben, sjs and any other Upper Class veterans, what seat on the the 346 or 747 would you suggest?

david-alexis — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:29:55 +0000

the 346 is actually longer then 744 and 388

Kevin T — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:19:53 +0000

Its a 747 that has gone through Weight Watchers and loss that gut.