Virgin Atlantic's offers the biggest fully flat bed of any airline in business class and provide a comparison chart to verify the claim*.
VIRGIN ATLANTIC COMPARISON CHART
|
AIRLINE |
SEAT WIDTH |
FULLY FLAT BED |
BED WIDTH |
BED LENGTH |
VIRGIN ATLANTIC |
22" |
Yes |
33" ** |
82"*** |
BRITISH AIRWAYS |
20" |
Yes |
20" |
72" |
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS |
21" |
Yes |
27.5"** |
78" |
AMERICAN AIRLINES |
18.5-20.5" |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
UNITED AIRLINES |
20" |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
DELTA AIR LINES |
18.5-21" |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
US AIRWAYS |
19.5" |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES |
22" |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS |
20" |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
CATHAY PACIFIC |
20.5" |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
JAPAN AIRLINES |
23.5" |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
With the biggest seating should go the best service and convenience and Upper Class offers just that. From award-winning entertainment to view on your personal 10.4" wide screen TV to the onboard bar and in flight massage, your Upper Class Suite is a lesson in style and comfort. Ample storage space allows for plenty of books and magazine, a ottoman which doubles as a set is perfect for drinks with a friend or business with a colleague and with a maximum of four Upper Class Suites across the width of the cabin you are assured your own personal space with direct access the aisle - even the window seats.
*Taken from Virgin-Atlantic.com
** Across the shoulder area.
*** On the upper deck.
Virgin Atlantic information based on 747-400 aircraft. Comparisons based on services operated by the airline and exclude code share agreements.
Source: airline website's, airline customer services and gatewayonline.net. Information correct as of June 2004.
Information courtesy of Virgin Atlantic.