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Virgin Atlantic will place its 335-seat Airbus A350-1000 on Virgin Atlantic Flight 19 and Flight 20.
Virgin Atlantic will upgrade its San Francisco route to the Airbus A350-1000 with new Upper Class Suites in May 2026.
KEY POINTS
- The Los Angeles route will downgrade to the older Boeing 787-9 with a dated Upper Class cabin from March 2026.
- Virgin is prioritizing its best premium product for San Francisco due to higher corporate and tech demand.
- A full Boeing 787-9 retrofit with more premium seats and new Retreat Suites will begin in 2028.
- Economy seating on the 787-9 will shrink significantly after the retrofit, emphasizing a premium-heavy configuration.
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