Virgin Atlantic Airways Boeing 747-400 Vers. 4 (744)

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

This Version 4 operates in a three class configuration. 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 a reference: Upper Class are rows 1-25; Premium Economy are rows 28-37; Economy are rows 39-66.

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" (23" on lower deck)	56 Flat bed seats More Info
Economy Class:	31.0"	17.5"	228 seats More Info
Premium Economy Class:	38.0"	21.0"	62 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. 4 (744) Seat Map

Seat(s)

Class

Seat Type

Power

Video

Review

2-5 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 2-5 A are standard Upper Class Suites. Passengers enjoy the upper deck as it is usually very quiet and has good service. The upper deck has small overhead bins that do not fit standard rollaboards.

40-47 A,B,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 40-47 A,B,C are standard Economy seats. The C seats have limited underseat leg and storage room due to the presence of an equipment box.

52-60 A,B,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 52-60 A,B,C are standard Economy seats. The C seats have limited underseat leg and storage room due to the presence of an equipment box.

50-51 H,J,K

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 50-51 H,J,K are standard Economy seats though some may find the proximity of the galley bothersome. The H seats have limited underseat leg and storage room due to the presence of an equipment box.

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.

39 H,J,K

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 39 H,J,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. Passengers will often congregate in this area as they wait in line for the lavatories.

2-5 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 2-5 K are standard Upper Class Suites. Passengers enjoy the upper deck as it is usually very quiet and has good service. The upper deck has small overhead bins that do not fit standard rollaboards.

29 H,K

Premium Economy

Standard & Exit Row

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 29 H,K have extra legroom due to the position of the bulkhead, though some many find the proximity of the galley bothersome. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing.

40-47 H,J,K

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 40-47 H,J,K are standard Economy seats. The H seats have limited underseat leg and storage room due to the presence of an equipment box.

52-60 H,J,K

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 52-60 H,J,K are standard Economy seats. The H seats have limited underseat leg and storage room due to the presence of an equipment box.

32-37 H,K

Premium Economy

Standard

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 32-37 H,K are standard Premium Economy seats.

19 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

The proximity of the galley 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. On some flights, Virgin Atlantic charges extra to reserve these seats.

33-37 D,E,F,G

Premium Economy

Standard

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 33-37 D,E,F,G are standard Premium Economy seats.

6 A

Upper

Lie-Flat & Exit Row

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 6 A are standard Upper Class Suites. Passengers enjoy the upper deck as it is usually very quiet and has good service. The upper deck has small overhead bins that do not fit standard rollaboards.

22 A,D,G,K

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 22 A,D,G,K are standard Upper Class Suites.

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. On some flights, Virgin Atlantic charges extra to reserve these seats.

61-64 C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 61-64 C have limited underseat leg and storage room due to the presence of an equipment box. However, they are some of the only twosomes in the economy section, making them desirable when traveling with a partner. On some flights, Virgin Atlantic charges extra to reserve these seats.

19 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

The proximity of the galley can be bothersome.

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.

30-31 H,K

Premium Economy

Standard

EmPower

Personal TV

The proximity of the galley can be bothersome.

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.

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.

23-25 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 23-25 K are standard Upper Class Suites, though some complain the proximity of the bar can be bothersome.

20 A,D,G,K

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

The proximity of the lavatories and galley can be bothersome. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing.

40 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

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. The D and G seats have limited underseat leg and storage room due to the presence of an equipment box.

11 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 11 K are standard Upper Class Suites, though the proximity of the galley and the stairs may be bothersome. Passengers enjoy the upper deck as it is usually very quiet and has good service. The upper deck has small overhead bins that do not fit standard rollaboards.

66 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 66 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 D and G seats have limited underseat leg and storage room due to the presence of an equipment box.

54 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 54 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.

7-10 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 7-10 K are standard Upper Class Suites. Passengers enjoy the upper deck as it is usually very quiet and has good service. The upper deck has small overhead bins that do not fit standard rollaboards.

55-65 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 55-65 D,E,F,G are standard Economy seats. The C seats have limited underseat leg and storage room due to the presence of an equipment box.

23 D,G

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 23 D,G are standard Upper Class Suites.

12 K

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 12 K has a great view out the window and some extra storage space. However, there is no overhead storage bin above this row, so the flight attendants will store your baggage for you elsewhere. It is a little close to 12A however, which can be good if you're traveling with a partner.

17 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 17 A is a standard Upper Class Suite.

39 A,B,C

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 39 A,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.

12 A

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 12 A has a great view out the window and some extra storage space. However, there is no overhead storage bin above this row, so the flight attendants will store your baggage for you elsewhere. It is a little close to 12 K however, which can be good if you're traveling with a partner.

7-9 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 7-9 A are standard Upper Class Suites. Passengers enjoy the upper deck as it is usually very quiet and has good service. The upper deck has small overhead bins that do not fit standard rollaboards.

6 K

Upper

Lie-Flat & Exit Row

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 6 K are standard Upper Class Suites. Passengers enjoy the upper deck as it is usually very quiet and has good service. The upper deck has small overhead bins that do not fit standard rollaboards.

29-31 A,C

Premium Economy

Standard

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 29-31 A,C are standard Premium Economy seats. All C seats have limited underseat leg and storage room due to the presence of an entertainment equipment box. The proximity of the galley can be bothersome.

21 A,D,G,K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 21 A,D,G,K are standard Upper Class Suites.

1 K

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 1 K is a standard Upper Class Suite, though the proximity of the lavatory may be bothersome. Passengers enjoy the upper deck as it is usually very quiet and has good service. The upper deck has small overhead bins that do not fit standard rollaboards.

18 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 18 K is a standard Upper Class Suite.

50-51 A,B,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 50-51 A,B,C are standard Economy seats though some may find the proximity of the galley bothersome. The C seats have limited underseat leg and storage room due to the presence of an equipment box.

23-25 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 23-25 A are standard Upper Class Suites though some complain the proximity of the bar can be bothersome.

1 A

Upper

Lie-Flat & Bulkhead

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 1 A is a standard Upper Class Suite, though the proximity of the lavatory may be bothersome. Passengers enjoy the upper deck as it is usually very quiet and has good service. The upper deck has small overhead bins that do not fit standard rollaboards.

14 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 14 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 14 K. There is no overhead storage bin above this row, so the flight attendants will store your baggage for you elsewhere.

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 may be bothersome. The D and G seats have limited underseat leg and storage room due to the presence of an equipment box.

16 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 16 K is a standard Upper Class Suite.

32-37 A,C

Premium Economy

Standard

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 32-37 A,C are standard Premium Economy seats. All C seats have limited underseat leg and storage room due to the presence of an entertainment equipment box.

18 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 18 A is a standard Upper Class Suite.

16 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 16 A is a standard Upper Class Suite.

17 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 17 K is a standard Upper Class Suite.

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 may be bothersome. The C seats have limited underseat leg and storage room due to the presence of an equipment box.

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 may be bothersome. The H seats have limited underseat leg and storage room due to the presence of an equipment box.

32 D,E,F,G

Premium Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 32 D,E,F,G have extra legroom due to the position of the exit, though some many find the proximity of the galley bothersome. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing.

14 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 14 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 14 A. There is no overhead storage bin above this row, so the flight attendants will store your baggage for you elsewhere.

15 A

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 15 A is a standard Upper Class Suite.

28 A,C

Premium Economy

Standard & Exit Row

EmPower

Personal TV

Seats 28 A,C have extra legroom due to the position of the exit, though the door protrudes into the area by 28A, so you may have to angle your legs to fully stretch them. The proximity of the galley can be bothersome. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing. It can get cold by the exit during flight.

15 K

Upper

Lie-Flat

EmPower

Personal TV

Seat 15 K is a standard Upper Class Suite.

41-45 D,E,F,G

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 41-45 D,E,F,G are standard Economy seats. The D and G seats have limited underseat leg and storage room due to the presence of an equipment box.

61-64 H

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 61-64 H have limited underseat leg and storage room due to the presence of an equipment box. However, they are some of the only twosomes in the economy section, making them desirable when traveling with a partner. On some flights, Virgin Atlantic charges extra to reserve these seats.

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