Virgin Atlantic Bubble Experiences

[JudeB]

Thanks for starting this thread Luigi - it is interesting to hear different people's views. We are booked in the bubble for the first time too on the way to Orlando. We hadn't really thought about it until when I phoned Virgin to book the PE seats she said that there were still seats upstairs if we wanted them. My family were very keen to experience going upstairs, so we've booked them. Looking forward to trying something different anyway.

[Luigi]

Originally Posted by Abbey1136

Flew both ways in the bubble recently absolutely loved it! I am terrified of flying (take Valium) & the bubble helped me no end. So lovely & quiet, really calm. Went to the downstairs toilets so I could have a leg stretch & thought it was awful, noisy & busy. On the way home we were served food then lights off from 23:00 so we could sleep. Going over we were off the plane just after 1st class & PE downstairs. We had fab storage space for all our things beside the window seat. I think these planes (747-400) are only around a few more years & I will really miss sitting upstairs. Just to add we had fabulous service too!

See more...

Thanks for this Abbey, my DW is also not a great flyer and takes various things just to get her on the plane, so reading that it was helpful to you to be in the bubble is good to read.

[ozzyowl1]

We loved it last year. We managed to get Dibbers row and we loved the little compartment for hand luggage, there was also enough space behind the seats for two carry on sized cases.
It was so much quieter up there, I would definitely try to book again especially for the night flight home.

[vickyc651]

I personally didnt like the bubble, it just felt very claustrophobic for me.

[Stitchs Ohana]

We loved the Bubble - Dibbers row for us back in June 2014 was much quieter upstairs which meant DS could sleep as he's not great on long flights. We got before Economy downstairs, but looks like it may have changed since then.

Have a great Holiday.

[alkel2730]

Originally Posted by Yorkshireguy

I wouldn't worry. There is no way they will let off downstairs Economy passengers before the Premium Bubble Passengers normally.

We can't wait to go in the Bubble. Our 5 year old has no idea we are going to Florida yet. She finds out on the day and has always gone on about sitting upstairs!

See more...

Thank you! I just panicked about the stairs but there's no way on earth they're running about the cabin so will make sure DH has our youngest in the sling and I'll make sure our eldest gets down the stairs ok. Hopefully it'll be ok. I had a look today and there's only a row in the centre downstairs so it's either upstairs back row of PE bubble or middle downstairs.

[alkel2730]

Originally Posted by leighcat

How old are the kids?
Its an adventure for them aswell.
My two were 8 and 12 first time in the bubble

See more...

My kids? They'll be 15months and 3 and a half.

[Yordaman]

Apologies if this has come up before and I've missed it...

They say that the overhead compartments in the bubble are smaller than downstairs - but how much smaller? Myself, DW and DD will each have a carry-on but they are not the biggest ones that some people take on, so I'm hoping these will be OK, whether in the overhead or under the seat in front (we won't be keen on having to go the cupboard at the back to get stuff).

I'm off to get the actual bag measurements, but if anyone's got any comments on what will/won't fit in the overheads or under seats, it would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[Kala]

If you are on a virgin plane they let PE and First class downstairs off first and the upstairs after that as there are PE in the bubble also this has been my experience hope it helps

[Col&Ali]

Originally Posted by Yordaman

Apologies if this has come up before and I've missed it...

They say that the overhead compartments in the bubble are smaller than downstairs - but how much smaller? Myself, DW and DD will each have a carry-on but they are not the biggest ones that some people take on, so I'm hoping these will be OK, whether in the overhead or under the seat in front (we won't be keen on having to go the cupboard at the back to get stuff).

I'm off to get the actual bag measurements, but if anyone's got any comments on what will/won't fit in the overheads or under seats, it would be appreciated.

Thanks.

See more...

I don't there are any overhead lockers ... just a wide gap between the window seat and the seat. We stored our bags both here and under the seat in front and didn't need the wardrobe space at the back