Virgin Atlantic Airways Airbus A340-300 (343)

The are six A340-300 in the Virgin Atlantic fleet.

This aircraft is configured in three classes, including Upper Class, Premium Economy and Economy.

Virgin charges extra for bulkhead and other seats which have more legroom. These seats are referred to as Extra Legroom Seats. These seats are available from 30GBP and cannot be booked online. Passengers should call Virgin reservations as the seats may be already taken on the day of travel. Exit row seats may only be reserved for a fee. This fee ranges from 50GBP for Virgin's shorter flights to 125GBP to Australia.

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	pitch	width	seating details
Upper Class:	79.5"	22.0"	34 Flat bed seats More Info
Economy Class:	32.0"	17.5"	177 seats More Info
Premium Economy Class:	38.0"	21.0"	35 seats; 8 inches recline More Info

In-flight Amenities (click icon for more information)

The above amenity icons represent the services that are available on this aircraft. Click on the individual icons for more detailed information. If an icon is not pictured, that service is not offered on this aircraft.
A variety of audio programming is available, featuring between 9-14 channels. The system aboard this aircraft is either Virgin's original Odyssey system or its newer V Port system.
Audio Visual on Demand is available with a variety of movie and television programmes; children's channels and video games. The system aboard this aircraft is either Virgin's original Odyssey system or its newer V Port system.
Empower ports are available at all Upper Class and Premium Economy seats. There is no power in Economy.

Read our guide to in-seat laptop power for more information.
Virgin Atlantic offers complimentary meal and bar service aboard all its flights.
Infant food and bassinets are available but must be reserved through Virgin Atlantic reservations. Baby changing tables are located in select lavatories.

For seat specific comments on this aircraft, mouse over the plane illustration below.
View our Seat Map Key below or visit the FAQ page for further assistance and explanations.

Virgin Atlantic Airways Airbus A340-300 (343) Seat Map

Seat(s)

Class

Seat Type

Power

Video

Review

50 C

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Personal TV

Seat 50 C has some extra legroom due to the exit row. Other passengers will often congregate in this area as they wait for the lavatories. The tray table and personal television are in the armrest making it immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. There is no floor storage for this seat during takeoff and landing.

62-64 D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 62-64 D,E,F are standard economy seats. Foot room and underseat storage are limited at all D and G seats due to the presence of an entertainment equipment box.

50 A

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Personal TV

Seat 50 A has extra legroom due to the exit row though you'll have to angle your legs due to the protrusion of the emergency slide. The tray table and personal television are in the armrest making it immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. There is no floor storage for this seat during takeoff and landing.

22 D,E,F,H,K

Premium Economy

Standard

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 22 D,E,F,H,K are standard Premium Economy seats with standard recline. Noise from the economy cabin behind can be bothersome.

42 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 42 D,E,F,G have extra legroom due to the bulkhead. The tray tables and personal televisions are in the armrests making them immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing. A word of caution, families traveling with infants are often seated here.

50 H

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Personal TV

Seat 50 H has some extra legroom due to the exit row. Other passengers will often congregate in this area as they wait for the lavatories. The tray table and personal television are in the armrest making it immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. There is no floor storage for this seat during takeoff and landing.

22 A,C

Premium Economy

Standard

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 22 A,C do not fully recline. Noise from the economy section directly behind can be bothersome.

2-7 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 2-7 A are standard Upper Class Suites.

2-7 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 2-7 K are standard Upper Class Suites.

2-6 D

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 2-6 D are standard Upper Class Suites.

50-59 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 50-59 D,E,F,G are standard economy seats, though underseat foot and storage room is limited for D and G seats due to the presence of an entertainment equipment box.

43-46 H,K

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 43-46 H,K are standard economy seats. Foot room and underseat storage are limited at all K seats due to the presence of an entertainment equipment box.

51-59 A,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 51-59 A,C are standard economy seats. Foot room and underseat storage are limited at all A seats due to the presence of an entertainment equipment box.

65 D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 65 D,E,F may have limited recline and the proximity of the galley and lavatories may be bothersome. Foot room and underseat storage are limited at all D and G seats due to the presence of an entertainment equipment box.

50 K

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Personal TV

Seat 50 K has extra legroom due to the exit row though you'll have to angle your legs due to the protrusion of the emergency slide. The tray table and personal television are in the armrest making it immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. There is no floor storage for this seat during takeoff and landing.

49 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 49 D,E,F,G are standard economy bulkhead seats. The tray tables and personal televisions are in the armrests making them immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing. A word of caution, families traveling with infants are often seated here.

61 D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 61 D,E,F are misaligned with the row in front of it, making it difficult to view the TVs on the seatbacks of row 60. This row has some extra storage space because the row in front has four seats across. The tray tables are in the armrests, making the armrests immovable and slightly reducing seat width.

60-64 A,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 60-64 A,C are standard economy seats. Foot room and underseat storage are limited at all A seats due to the presence of an entertainment equipment box.

48 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 48 D,E,F,G may have limited recline and the proximity of the lavatories may be bothersome.

43-45 A,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 43-45 A,C may have a little extra legroom. Foot room and underseat storage are limited at all A seats due to the presence of an entertainment equipment box.

19-21 A,C,D,F,G,H,K

Premium Economy

Standard

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 19-21 A,C,D,F,G,H,K are standard Premium Economy seats.

51-59 H,K

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 51-59 H,K are standard economy seats. Foot room and underseat storage are limited at all K seats due to the presence of an entertainment equipment box.

7 D

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 7 D is a standard Upper Class Suite though many complain that the proximity of the bar area and massage pod is bothersome.

47 H,K

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 47 H,K are standard economy seats, but the proximity of the lavatories may be bothersome. Foot room and underseat storage are limited at all K seats due to the presence of an entertainment equipment box.

43-46 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 43-46 D,E,F,G are standard economy seats. Foot room and underseat storage are limited at all D and G seats due to the presence of an entertainment equipment box.

8 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 8 K is a standard Upper Class Suite, though the proximity of the bar area may be bothersome.

1 K

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 1 K is a standard Upper class bulkhead seat though some may find the proximity of the lavatory bothersome. Your personal television is in the armrest instead of on the seat back in front of you.

60 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 60 D,E,F,G have reduced seat pitch, and 60 D has limited underseat leg and storage room due to the presence of an equipment box.

8 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 8 A is a standard Upper Class Suite, though the proximity of the bar area may be bothersome.

1 A

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 1 A is a standard Upper class bulkhead seat. Your personal television is in the armrest instead of on the seat back in front of you.

18 A,C,D,E,F,H,K

Premium Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 18 A,C,D,E,F,H,K are standard Premium Economy seats. The tray tables and personal televisions are in the armrests making them immovable and slightly reducing seat width. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing.

1 D

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 1 D receives complaints about your feet touching the bulkhead when the seat is in a fully recline position. When the seat is not fully reclined people will often try to cross the cabin in front of your seat. Your personal television is in the armrest instead of on the seat back in front of you.

60-63 H,K

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 60-63 H,K are standard economy seats. Foot room and underseat storage are limited at all K seats due to the presence of an entertainment equipment box.

15-16 D

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 15-16 D are standard Upper Class Suites. Some prefer the quiet and private feel of this mini-cabin.

9 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 9 A is a standard Upper Class suite though many complain that the proximity of the bar area and massage pod is bothersome.

15-16 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 15-16 A are standard Upper Class Suites. Some prefer the quiet and private feel of this mini-cabin.

42 H,K

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 42 H,K have extra legroom due to the bulkhead. The tray tables and personal televisions are in the armrests making them immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing. A word of caution, families traveling with infants are often seated here.

9 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 9 K is a standard Upper Class suite though many complain that the proximity of the bar area and massage pod is bothersome.

15-16 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 15-16 K are standard Upper Class Suites. Some prefer the quiet and private feel of this mini-cabin.

14 K

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 14 K is a standard Upper Class bulkhead Suite. Your personal television is in the armrest instead of on the seat back in front of you. The proximity of the galley may be bothersome. Some prefer the quiet and private feel of this mini-cabin.

46 A,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 46 A,C may have a little extra legroom, though recline may be limited and the proximity of the lavatories may be bothersome. Foot room and underseat storage are limited at all A seats due to the presence of an entertainment equipment box.

42 A,C

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 42 A,C have extra legroom due to the bulkhead. The tray tables and personal televisions are in the armrests making them immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing. A word of caution, families traveling with infants are often seated here.

65 A,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 65 A,C may have limited recline and the proximity of the galley and lavatories may be bothersome. Foot room and underseat storage are limited at all A seats due to the presence of an entertainment equipment box.

14 A

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 14 A is a standard Upper Class bulkhead Suite. Your personal television is in the armrest instead of on the seat back in front of you. The proximity of the galley may be bothersome. Some prefer the quiet and private feel of this mini-cabin.

64 H,K

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 64 H,K may have limited recline and the proximity of the galley and lavatories may be bothersome. Foot room and underseat storage are limited at all K seats due to the presence of an entertainment equipment box.

47 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

The proximity of the lavatory can be bothersome, especially for the aisle seats. Foot room and underseat storage are limited at all D and G seats due to the presence of an entertainment equipment box.

14 D

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 14 D is a standard Upper Class bulkhead Suite. Your personal television is in the armrest instead of on the seat back in front of you. The proximity of the galley may be bothersome. Some prefer the quiet and private feel of this mini-cabin.

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