Virgin Atlantic Airways Boeing 747-400 Vers. 1 (744)

The are 12 Boeing 747-400 in the Virgin Atlantic fleet. There are four possible versions of this aircraft.

This Version 1 operates in a three class configuration and is being phased out for Version 4. To verify the correct version of this aircraft at the time of booking or at online check-in, the following rows may be used as reference: Upper Class are rows 1-20; Premium Economy are rows 70-77; Economy are rows 30-65.

All versions of this aircraft have limited underseat leg and storage room for all D, G, and H seats in Economy due to the presence of an equipment box.

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"	44 Flat bed seats More Info
Economy Class:	31.0"	17.5"	318 seats More Info
Premium Economy Class:	38.0"	21.0"	32 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 Boeing 747-400 Vers. 1 (744) Seat Map

Seat(s)

Class

Seat Type

Power

Video

Review

38 H,J

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 38 H,J 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. Passengers will often congregate in this area as they wait in line for the lavatories.

36 A,B,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 36 A,B,C are standard economy seats. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

18 D,G

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 18 D,G are standard Upper Class Suites, though noise from the bar area directly behind can be bothersome.

16 D,G

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 16 D,G are standard Upper Class Suites.

40 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 40 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. A word of caution, bulkheads often equal babies.

70 H,K

Premium Economy

Standard & Exit Row

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 70 H,K are great Premium Economy seats with extra legroom and many prefer this Upper deck. 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. Passengers enjoy the upper deck as it is usually very quiet and has good service.

5 A,K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 5 A,K are good Upper Class Suites, though some find noise from the Premium section directly behind this row to be bothersome. Many enjoy the upper deck as it is usually has good service.

37 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 37 D,E,F,G are standard economy seats, though the proximity of the lavatories may be bothersome.

39-47 A,B,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 39-47 A,B,C are standard economy seats. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

33-35 A

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 33-35 A share two windows for the three window seats so if you like the view you should choose another seat.

17 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 17 A is a standard Upper Class Suite.

17 D,G

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 17 D,G are standard Upper Class Suites.

17 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 17 K is a standard Upper Class Suite.

46 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 46 D,E,F,G may have limited recline and the proximity to the galley will be bothersome. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

70 A,C

Premium Economy

Standard & Exit Row

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 70 A,C are great Premium Economy seats with extra legroom and many prefer this Upper deck. 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. Passengers enjoy the upper deck as it is usually very quiet and has good service.

33-35 K

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 33-35 K share two windows for the three window seats so if you like the view you should choose another seat.

3 A,K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 3 A,K are standard Upper Class Suites. Many enjoy the upper deck as it is usually very quiet and has good service.

61-64 H

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 61-64 H are some of the only twosomes in the economy section, making them desirable when traveling with a partner. However, these seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

49 H,J

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Personal TV

Seat 49 H,J have some extra legroom due to the exit row though the proximity of the galley may be bothersome. 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.

65 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 65 D,E,F,G will be noisy due to the lavatories being directly behind you and people lining up in the aisles will be bothersome. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

71-73 H,K

Premium Economy

Standard

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 71-73 H,K are standard Premium Economy seats. Passengers enjoy the upper deck as it is usually very quiet and has good service. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

31-36 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 31-36 D,E,F,G are standard economy seats. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

4 A,K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 4 A,K are standard Upper Class Suites. Many enjoy the upper deck as it is usually very quiet and has good service.

30 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 30 D,E,F,G have extra legroom and are some of the best economy seats on this plane. The tray table and personal television are in the armrests, making the armrests immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. There is no floor storage for these seats during take-off and landing.

38 B,C

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 38 B,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. Passengers will often congregate in this area as they wait in line for the lavatories.

49 B,C

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 49 B,C have some extra legroom due to the exit row though the proximity of the galley may be bothersome. 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.

31-32 A,B,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 31-32 A,B,C are standard economy seats. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

2 A,K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 2 A,K are standard Upper Class Suites. Many enjoy the upper deck as it is usually very quiet and has good service.

7 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 7 K is a standard Upper Class Suite though the aisle is a bit narrower at the front of the cabin and some passengers find themselves too close to seat 7A. There are no overhead bins at Row 6 and 7.

7 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 7 A is a standard Upper Class Suite though the aisle is a bit narrower at the front of the cabin and some passengers find themselves too close to seat 7K. There are no overhead bins at Row 6 and 7.

37 B,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 37 B,C are standard economy seats, though the proximity of the lavatories may be bothersome. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

10 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 10 K is a standard Upper Class Suite, though the proximity of the massage area can be bothersome.

10 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 10 A is a standard Upper Class Suite, though the proximity of the massage area can be bothersome.

76 H,K

Premium Economy

Standard

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 76 H,K are standard Premium Economy seats, though many flyers prefer the Premium seating in the Upper deck. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

54-64 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 54-64 D,E,F,G are standard economy seats. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

9 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 9 K is a standard Upper Class Suite - you are not too close to the massage area or the other passenger across the aisle.

48 A,B,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 48 A,B,C may have limited recline and the proximity to the galley will be bothersome. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

48 H,J,K

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 48 H,J,K may have limited recline and the proximity to the galley will be bothersome. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

41-45 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 41-45 D,E,F,G are standard economy seats. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

30 A,B,C

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 30 A,B,C have extra legroom and are some of the best economy seats on this plane. 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.

52-60 A,B,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 52-60 A,B,C are standard economy seats. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

39-47 H,J,K

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 39-47 H,J,K are standard economy seats. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

52-60 H,J,K

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 52-60 H,J,K are standard economy seats. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

76 A,C

Premium Economy

Standard

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 76 A,C are standard Premium Economy seats, though many flyers prefer the Premium seating in the Upper deck. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

19 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 19 K is a standard Upper Class Suites, though noise from the bar area can be bothersome.

61-64 K

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 61-64 K are great economy seats due to extra space in the place of the window seat but beware this extra space prevents you from leaning against the wall. These seats are some of the only twosomes in the economy section, making them desirable when traveling with a partner. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

61-64 A

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 61-64 A are great economy seats due to extra space in the place of the window seat but beware this extra space prevents you from leaning against the wall. These seats are some of the only twosomes in the economy section, making them desirable when traveling with a partner. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

61-64 C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 61-64 C are some of the only twosomes in the economy section, making them desirable when traveling with a partner. However, these seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

19 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 19 A is a standard Upper Class Suites, though noise from the bar area can be bothersome.

37 H,J

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 37 H,J are standard economy seats, though the proximity of the lavatories may be bothersome. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

15 D,G

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 15 D,G are standard Upper Class Suites, though the proximity of the lavatories and galley can be bothersome.

71-74 A,C

Premium Economy

Standard

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 71-74 A,C are standard Premium Economy seats. Passengers enjoy the upper deck as it is usually very quiet and has good service. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

38 K

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Personal TV

Seat 38 K has extra legroom due to the bulkhead though some complain that the protrusion from the exit door is bothersome. The tray table and personal television is in the armrest making it immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. There is no floor storage for these seats.

38 A

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Personal TV

Seat 38 A has extra legroom due to the bulkhead though some complain that the protrusion from the exit door is bothersome. The tray table and personal television is in the armrest making it immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. There is no floor storage for these seats.

1 K

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 1 K is a standard Upper Class Suite with extra storage, though some may find the proximity of the lavatory bothersome. Many enjoy the private feel of the upper deck.

9 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 9 A is a standard Upper Class Suite - you are not too close to the massage area or the other passenger across the aisle.

50-51 H,J,K

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 50-51 H,J,K are standard economy seats, though some many find the proximity of the galley bothersome. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

11 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 11 A is a standard Upper Class Suite, though the proximity of the massage area can be bothersome.

1 A

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 1 A is a standard Upper Class Suite with extra storage, though some may find the proximity of the lavatory bothersome. Many enjoy the private feel of the upper deck.

11 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 11 K is a standard Upper Class Suite, though the proximity of the massage area can be bothersome.

77 A,C

Premium Economy

Standard

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 77 A,C are standard Premium Economy seats, though many flyers prefer the Premium seating in the Upper deck. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

15 A

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 15 A is a standard Upper Class Suite, though the proximity of the lavatory and galley can be bothersome.

15 K

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 15 K is a standard Upper Class Suite, though some complain the proximity of the lavatory and galley can be bothersome.

33-35 H,J

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 33-35 H,J are standard economy seats. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

77 H,K

Premium Economy

Standard

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 77 H,K are standard Premium Economy seats, though many flyers prefer the Premium seating in the Upper deck. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

49 K

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Personal TV

Seat 49 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.

36 H,J,K

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 36 H,J,K are standard economy seats. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

49 A

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Personal TV

Seat 49 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.

30 H,J,K

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 30 H,J,K have extra legroom and are some of the best economy seats on this plane. 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.

20 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 20 A is a standard Upper Class Suites, though noise from the bar area can be bothersome.

75 A

Premium Economy

Standard & Exit Row

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 75 A has extra legroom due to the exit, though you'll have to angle your legs due to the protrusion of the emergency slide. Many flyers prefer the Premium seating in the Upper deck. 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 take-off and landing and it can get very cold by the exits during flight.

75 C

Premium Economy

Standard & Exit Row

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 75 C has extra legroom due to the exit. Many flyers prefer the Premium seating in the Upper deck. 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 take-off and landing and it can get very cold by the exits during flight.

20 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 20 K is a standard Upper Class Suites, though noise from the bar area can be bothersome.

75 H

Premium Economy

Standard & Exit Row

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 75 H has extra legroom due to the exit. Many flyers prefer the Premium seating in the Upper deck. 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 take-off and landing and it can get very cold by the exits during flight.

75 K

Premium Economy

Standard & Exit Row

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 75 K has extra legroom due to the exit, though you'll have to angle your legs due to the protrusion of the emergency slide. Many flyers prefer the Premium seating in the Upper deck. 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 take-off and landing and it can get very cold by the exits during flight.

6 A

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 6 A has a great view out the window. It is very close to 6K, which can be good if you're traveling with a partner. There are no overhead bins at rows 6 and 7.

12 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 12 K is a standard Upper Class Suite, though the proximity of the massage area can be bothersome.

31-32 H,J,K

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 31-32 H,J,K are standard economy seats. The C, G ,and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

12 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 12 A is a standard Upper Class Suite, though the proximity of the massage area can be bothersome.

6 K

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 6 K has a great view out the window. It is very close to 6A, which can be good if you're traveling with a partner. There are no overhead bins at rows 6 and 7.

8 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 8 K is a standard Upper Class Suite.

8 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 8 A is a standard Upper Class Suite.

16 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 16 K is a standard Upper Class Suite.

18 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 18 A is a standard Upper Class Suite.

33-35 B,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 33-35 B,C are standard economy seats. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

16 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 16 A is a standard Upper Class Suite.

18 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 18 K is a standard Upper Class Suite.

74 H,K

Premium Economy

Standard

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 74 H,K have limited recline. The proximity of the lavatory can be bothersome. Passengers enjoy the upper deck as it is usually very quiet and has good service. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

37 K

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seat 37 K is missing a window. If you like the view, choose another seat.

53 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 53 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. A word of caution, bulkheads often equal babies.

37 A

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seat 37 A is missing a window. If you like the view, choose another seat.

50-51 A,B,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 50-51 A,B,C are standard economy seats, though some many find the proximity of the galley bothersome. The C, G, and H seats have limited storage and foot room due to the presence of an equipment box under the seat.

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