Non Suite on JFK Route

According to the LHR mobements the last few days VFLY and VSEA have been operating on the VS9/10. Are these still J2000 just that I thought all flight (where operationally poss) were supposed to be with the suite?

[honey lamb]

VFLY was on the IAD route last week as we flew on it

[mcmbenjamin]

Oh it is not that bad. There is also the kick-@$$ CH too.

Benjamin

I was on VS17/VS18 last week (TR's to follow when I get a moment), and I noticed in the run up that they were scheduled as an A343 J2000 config until about two weeks before - and some of the 17/18 services before me did indeed get that.

I (fortunately) got the A346 both ways (almost full load too from what I could see) - but it does seem that JFK/EWR are no longer guaranteed a suite this winter....

I guess the A343 config's are running behind schedule and mucking up the schedules a bit, as only 3 A343's are done, whereas 4 were scheduled by now (G-VHOL is late).

Rich.

Frogive my ignorance here, but in the time I've been here, I still haven't a clue what the difference between a suite and a non-suite is.....is the suite those seats that become beds in specific areas?

Hi Xenole

Yes, the Suite (UCS) is the "pod" that transforms into a bed in UC. The non-suite equipped planes have what people on here refer to as (I think) the J2000 seats - I've only ever had these on the routes I flown so far in UC [:#] They are 'standard' seats - obvioulsy bigger and more comfortable than PE or Econ.

If you take a look at the photos forum, in the "cabins" section, you'll be able to see them. Or visit the VS website...

All Daisy says is correct. The following VS links may be of interest:

Description and pictures of Suite
Video tour of suite
The J2000 seat

Nice video..could have done with a bit more showing how things work and a better look at the CH, but still interesting.

Sure all the Virgin aircraft I've flown on to and from the US had the suites, at least from what I could see whilst heading right past the bar

Should really ask on my next flight if I can have a quick look the UC cabin.......may get lucky.