VERDICT

Excellent. The food and drink offering was decent but it’s the extra space and comfort in premium economy that really makes it worth investing in, especially on a night flight.

DEPARTURE TIME 1900

JOURNEY TIME 7hrs 20mins

CONFIGURATION 2-3-2

SEAT WIDTH 21in/53cm

SEAT PITCH 38in/96.5cm

SEAT RECLINE 8in/20cm

PRICE Internet rates for a return premium economy flight from London to New York in October ranged between £1,061 and £2,553 depending on flexibility.

CONTACT virginatlantic.com