Virgin Bubble Bulkhead?

caitlinsmummy · 13 May 18, 12:13 AM

Just wondering if the bubble has bulkhead seats available. Our LO is autistic and struggles with crowds. We've requested bulkhead seats however hubby thinks it might be better to get seated in the bubble where it will be quieter. Do they assign bulkhead seats in the bubble or only downstairs? X

**pad406** · 13 May 18, 12:16 AM

Not to MCO but i had a bulkhead seat in the bubble on a Virgin flight to Vegas. It was a chargeable seat though. Have a pic somewhere, I'll dig it out.

**pad406** · 13 May 18, 12:23 AM

Found it, I'm 6' so loads of room. 'Bulkhead' in this case is he partition to the premium economy.

Can't find the receipt, but I think it was about �50-�60. I realise it's not free but might be worth considering

Jaybeez · 13 May 18, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by pad406

Found it, I'm 6' so loads of room. 'Bulkhead' in this case is he partition to the premium economy.

Can't find the receipt, but I think it was about �50-�60. I realise it's not free but might be worth considering

Thats�s an Exit row seat, we had them and they are fantastic, but I don�t think that you can sit there if you are autistic.

The bulkhead seats in premium upstairs looks pretty good, but they are right next to the toilets.

**mandco** · 13 May 18, 09:59 AM

there are not any bulk head seats in the bubble economy section just exit row which you need to be over 16 with no disabilities to use.

We've had bulk head seats and travelled in the bubble and out of the 2 I would opt for the bubble everytime if possible.
I hated the bulk head seats as people were constantly queuing by the toilets and trying to cut across as the gap is bigger which was very annoying. Plus with bulk head depending on other passengers needs you may not all get the seats. They are only obliged to seat the passenger with need and 1 carer so other members of your party may be seated elsewhere.
The bubble does feel a bit more enclosed which may be an issue for some people but it was a lot quieter and ds coped far better up there.

caitlinsmummy · 13 May 18, 10:36 AM

I think I may phone Virgin and see if we can pay for the bubble instead as I think that may be better for him. When he has meltdowns he can lash out and I really don't want him having one and kicking the seat in front. X

**swiper** · 13 May 18, 11:06 AM

In the bubble on the 747 the bulk head seat is a PE seat!

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	13 May 18, 09:59 AM mandco VIP Dibber ✓Premium Member
mandco VIP Dibber Join Date: Mar 08	there are not any bulk head seats in the bubble economy section just exit row which you need to be over 16 with no disabilities to use. We've had bulk head seats and travelled in the bubble and out of the 2 I would opt for the bubble everytime if possible. I hated the bulk head seats as people were constantly queuing by the toilets and trying to cut across as the gap is bigger which was very annoying. Plus with bulk head depending on other passengers needs you may not all get the seats. They are only obliged to seat the passenger with need and 1 carer so other members of your party may be seated elsewhere. The bubble does feel a bit more enclosed which may be an issue for some people but it was a lot quieter and ds coped far better up there.