Seat: 1 AC Description: Bulkhead row First class seats Pro: No one reclining into you, and there is a good view out the window Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you. When fully extended, the leg-rest is close to the bulkhead, so your foot and toe room might feel a bit tight.
Seat: 2 AC Description: Standard first class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: Due to the generous recline of the First Class seats, it might be a bit difficult for the window passenger to get to the aisle if either seat in front or 2C is reclined.
Seat: 1 DF Description: Bulkhead row First class seats Pro: No one reclining into you, and there is a good view out the window Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you. When fully extended, the leg-rest is close to the bulkhead, so your foot and toe room might feel a bit tight.
Seat: 2 DF Description: Standard first class seat Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: Due to the generous recline of the First Class seats, it might be a bit difficult for the window passenger to get to the aisle if either seat in front or 2D is reclined.
Seat: 3 ABC Description: Bulkhead row Main Cabin Select seats Pro: No one reclining into you and six more inch of pitch at 38 inches, with extra leg room due to the cut out on the bottom of the bulkhead. These seats have leg-room similar to many domestic First class seats, and Virgin America charges a premium depending on the length of the trip. There is a good view out the window, and the trays are at the bulkhead, without taking up valuable space between seats. Con: No underseat storage.
Seat: 4-5 ABC Description: Standard economy row. Pro: There is a good view out the window, although beware that the wing begins around this area, partially blocking the view down. Note that Virgin America tends to make these seats unavailable to be reserved when booking. Con:
Seat: 6 ABC Description: Standard economy row. Pro: Con: Since the row behind you does not recline, passengers seated there generally would not have a very comfortable flight; they probably would get out of their seats more often to stretch their legs and stiff back, and inadvertently kick your seat more frequently. There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way of the view down toward the ground.
Seat: 7 ABC Description: Standard economy row in front of emergency exit Pro: Con: Beware that this row currently does not recline, due to FAA emergency exit egress requirements. However, Virgiin America is working on a possible solution, so check back here in the near future. There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way of the view down toward the ground.
Seat: 8 ABC Description: Emergency exit row Main Cabin Select seats Pro: Extra leg room at 37-38 inches, similar leg-room to many domestic First class seats. Con: Virgin America charges a premium for these seats, depending on the length of the trip; the extra cost could be well-worth it to guarantee this comfortable row. There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way of the view down toward the ground.
Seat: 9-11 ABC Description: Standard economy rows Pro: Con: There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way of the view down toward the ground.
Seat: 12-14 ABC Description: Standard economy rows Pro: Con: The wing ends around row 11, but it is still partially in the way of the view toward the ground.
Seat: 15-17 ABC Description: Standard economy rows Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con:
Seat: 18-19 ABC Description: Standard economy rows Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: With the lavatories at the back of the plane, passengers in aisle seats might be bumped more often as people queue for the lavatory especially after meal service. The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 20 AB Description: Standard economy seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Virgin America made special efforts to locate the rear lavatories behind the emergency exit, providing more separation even from the last row of seats. Passengers seated in this area should definite notice and appreciate this thoughful decision. Con: Seats may be slightly narrower due to the tapering on the back of the plane. The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 20 C Description: Standard economy seat Pro: Virgin America made special efforts to locate the rear lavatories behind the emergency exit, providing more separation even from the last row of seats. Passengers seated in this area should definite notice and appreciate this thoughful decision. Con: With the lavatories at the back of the plane, passengers in aisle seats might be bumped more often as people queue for the lavatory especially after meal service. Seat may be slightly narrower due to the tapering on the back of the plane. The galley is just behind this row, with perhaps a bit more traffic and noise. The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 21 ABC Description: Standard economy seat. Virgin America tends to make these seats unavailable to be reserved when booking Pro: There is only one window in this row, but you can still get a good view by leaning. Virgin America made special efforts to locate the rear lavatories behind the emergency exit, providing more separation even from the last row of seats. Passengers seated in this area should definite notice and appreciate this thoughful decision. Con: Seat may be slightly narrower due to the tapering on the back of the plane. The galley is next to this row, and people waiting for the lavatories queue in the exit area behind this row, with the associated traffic and noise. The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 3 DEF Description: Bulkhead row Main Cabin Select seats Pro: No one reclining into you and six more inch of pitch at 38 inches, with extra leg room due to the cut out on the bottom of the bulkhead. These seats have leg-room similar to many domestic First class seats, and Virgin America charges a premium depending on the length of the trip. There is a good view out the window, and the trays are at the bulkhead, without taking up valuable space between seats. Con: No underseat storage.
Seat: 4-5 DEF Description: Standard economy row. Pro: There is a good view out the window, although beware that the wing begins around this area, partially blocking the view down. Note that Virgin America tends to make these seats unavailable to be reserved when booking. Con:
Seat: 6 DEF Description: Standard economy row. Pro: Con: Since the row behind you does not recline, passengers seated there generally would not have a very comfortable flight; they probably would get out of their seats more often to stretch their legs and stiff back, and inadvertently kick your seat more frequently. There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way of the view down toward the ground.
Seat: 7 DEF Description: Standard economy row in front of emergency exit Pro: Con: Beware that this row currently does not recline, due to FAA emergency exit egress requirements. However, Virgiin America is working on a possible solution, so check back here in the near future. There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way of the view down toward the ground.
Seat: 8 DEF Description: Emergency exit row Main Cabin Select seats Pro: Extra leg room at 37-38 inches, similar leg-room to many domestic First class seats. Con: Virgin America charges a premium for these seats, depending on the length of the trip; the extra cost could be well-worth it to guarantee this comfortable row. There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way of the view down toward the ground.
Seat: 9-11 DEF Description: Standard economy rows Pro: Con: There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way of the view down toward the ground.
Seat: 12-14 DEF Description: Standard economy rows Pro: Con: The wing ends around row 11, but it is still partially in the way of the view toward the ground.
Seat: 15-17 DEF Description: Standard economy rows Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con:
Seat: 18-19 DEF Description: Standard economy rows Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: With the lavatories at the back of the plane, passengers in aisle seats might be bumped more often as people queue for the lavatory especially after meal service. The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 20 EF Description: Standard economy seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Virgin America made special efforts to locate the rear lavatories behind the emergency exit, providing more separation even from the last row of seats. Passengers seated in this area should definite notice and appreciate this thoughful decision. Con: Seats may be slightly narrower due to the tapering on the back of the plane. The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 20 D Description: Standard economy seat Pro: Virgin America made special efforts to locate the rear lavatories behind the emergency exit, providing more separation even from the last row of seats. Passengers seated in this area should definite notice and appreciate this thoughful decision. Con: With the lavatories at the back of the plane, passengers in aisle seats might be bumped more often as people queue for the lavatory especially after meal service. Seat may be slightly narrower due to the tapering on the back of the plane. The galley is just behind this row, with perhaps a bit more traffic and noise. The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Virgin America uses Airbus A319s and the slightly larger A320 in its fleet. All of the planes are configured with First Class, Main Cabin Select, and standard Economy Class.
First class has very generous legroom of 55 inches, significantly more than other airlines' domestic two-class planes. For comparison purposes, most non-full-flat International Business class seats have about a 55-62 inch pitch, and about 74 inches for full flat sleeper seats.
Main Cabin Select seats are located at the bulk-head and emergency-exit rows, featuring about six-inches more legroom for additional cost based on flight length. Other perks includes checking in at First Class counter, reserved overhead bins, bottle-water and one free-checked bag.
All seats are upholstered in leather, and have AC power outlets. Every seat is equipped with a very nice AVOD (Audio Video On Demand) in-flight entertainment system, featuring satellite TV, as well as movies and over 3000 MP3s. You can even create a playlist, and the next time you fly Virgin America, the system will remember your previously saved list.
In-flight internet is available, and pricing is based on flight length and device used to connect.
O - Good seat
O - Beware
O - Bad seat
L - Lavatory
G - Galley
C - Closet
X - Baby bassinet
V - Video Monitor
. - Power port
