Poll: Flying Virgin or BA?

[Chris344]

I am looking at booking flights from London to DC in Oct and both Virgin and BA are coming up at the same price points (BA better times)

Which airline would you go for and why?

 

[territt]

What class?

 

[Hatter The Mad]

Virgin has a better all-round quality. Their premium economy is equivalent to BA's business class (if not better).

 

[Basher]

Virgin has a better all-round quality. Their premium economy is equivalent to BA's business class (if not better).

The Virgin prem economy seats are not as good as BA Club.

 

[shadow_boxer]

Neither. Delta or Continental, although I've not flown BA for some time I don't mind Virgin.

 

[jas72]

never flown with either long distance so can't comment.

Voted BA as I've flown to London with them and they do a good job. Old world style long may it continue.

 

[Basher]

Neither. Delta or Continental, although I've not flown BA for some time I don't mind Virgin.

Delta? Seriously? They're shockingly bad.

 

[panthro]

Virgin, I have written on here several times about how **** BA are.
I used to fly a lot, literally 3-6 flights a month and every time I have flown with BA it has left me with a bitter taste in my mouth. I'll only fly with them if my company forces me to.

 

[shadow_boxer]

Delta? Seriously? They're shockingly bad.

I've only ever had good experiences with them. Admittedly, not flown with them in the last few years though but I thought they were pretty decent. Things may have changed for the worse I'm guessing?

 

[Basher]

I've only ever had good experiences with them. Admittedly, not flown with them in the last few years though but I thought they were pretty decent. Things may have changed for the worse I'm guessing?

Maybe it's just bad luck on my part. I've flown with them maybe 6 or 7 time over the past couple of years and it's been terrible. Bad service, rude staff and possibly the worst wine (out of a carton) that I've ever tasted!

 

[spudbynight]

Delta? Seriously? They're shockingly bad.

Yes, Delta are the worst transatlantic airline in my opinion.

 

[qqg3]

BA if you want a generally bad and depressingly untimely experience. Virgin if you want unfriendly service and uncomfortable seats.

I'd rather fly Delta/KLM or Continental/United.

 

[Scuzi]

If you're flying in Economy they're all pretty much the same. It's only an 8 hour flight at most so don't bother with minute differences in seat pitch or IFE.

Go with cheapest flights at the most suitable times. The airline of choice is largely irrelevant.

 

[Hatter The Mad]

The Virgin prem economy seats are not as good as BA Club.

Disagree - BA is a dog!

 

[Marky]

Flown with both - Virgin were best. Plus now... Rockstar service

 

[Bunka]

BA if you're in club or higher. Otherwise they're equally ****.

 

[Hatter The Mad]

The Virgin prem economy seats are not as good as BA Club.

Disagree - BA is a dog!

Wait wait, I've got the classes mixed up. I'm guessing I flew 'Upper' with Virgin, not 'Premium' (as I had a bed)

 

[[TW]Fox]

I prefer Virgin but would pick the most convenient time if they are the same price.

 

[Basher]

Wait wait, I've got the classes mixed up. I'm guessing I flew 'Upper' with Virgin, not 'Premium' (as I had a bed)

Ahh that makes more sense In which case yes Virgin wins hands down.

BA Club is ok, BA first is better but not amazing, Virgin Upper beats the lot.

 

[[TW]Fox]

It's only an 8 hour flight at most so don't bother with minute differences in seat pitch or IFE.

IFE is second only to price for me