Flight Review: Onboard Virgin Atlantic Flight VS019. London Heathrow to San Francisco

Date: Wednesday 21st December 2011
Airline: Virgin Atlantic
Flight No: VS019
Aircraft: Boeing 747-41R
Aircraft Reg No: G-VROC
Aircraft Name: "Mustang Sally"
First flight date: 3rd October 2003
Delivery Date: 22nd October 2003
Seat No: 42G (aisle seat, middle row)
Origin: London Heathrow, England, UK
Departure Gate No: Terminal 3, Gate 18
Departure Runway: 27L
Destination: San Francisco, California, USA
Arrival Gate No: International Terminal, Gate A11
Arrival Runway: 28R
Push-back Time: 9:53am GMT
Take-off Time: 10:14am GMT
Arrival Time on Runway: 12:37pm PST (GMT -8)
Arrival Time at Gate: 12:48pm PST (GMT -8)
Flight Duration: 10 hrs 23 mins

0:06 - Boarding Pass
0:16 - View of G-VROC - in newly painted livery - from the Gate.
0:23 - Taxiing to Runway 27L with views of Terminal 4. 1:11 - Taxiing past G-EUXJ. 1:47 - Taxiing past G-BNLZ.
2:08 - Turning onto the Runway.
3:12 - Take-off from Runway 27L with a good view of the Terminal buildings.
4:09 - Cabin welcome announcement.
4:55 - Amenities bag overview.
5:25 - iMap flight status.
5:55 - New Economy class dining menu with cabin service supervisor P.A.
6:26 - Right-hand-side wing overview with new livery on winglets.
6:43 - Lunch (apple juice, beef cobbler, bread roll, tea and a Gu chocolate brownie).
7:36 - Sunlight starts to dim as we go west.
8:06 - Midnight sun over the coast of Baffin Bay.
8:42 - iMap flight status.
9:24 - Light begins to rise as we head southwest.
9:42 - Cabin overview from the left side of the Economy cabin.
9:48 - Sunrise.
10:07 - Mid-flight snack (Savory Danish Pork & Sage Wrap).
10:23 - iMap flight status.
10:34 - Cheese and tomato pizza slice over northern Canada.
10:53 - Views over Northern Canada and the Rocky Mountains.
12:28 - iMap flight status.
12:49 - High Tea (scone, strawberry jam, cheese sandwich and coffee) over Washington State.
13:10 - Views over Washington State with rivers iced over.
14:20 - Cabin overview from the rear of the aircraft.
14:43 - iMap in-flight status.
15:14 - Safety Card.
15:22 - Seat-back and tray-table overview
15:56 - iMap in-flight status.
16:21 - Descending into San Francisco.
17:04 - Final approach and landing on Runway 28R.
18:05 - Cabin welcome announcement as we turn onto the taxiway.
18:55 - Taxiing to the International Terminal.
21:14 - Turning right onto Stand - Gate A11.
22:56 - Engines shutdown and cabin crew prepare the doors for arrival.

Filmed using the Sony HDR-HC9 HDV1080i High Definition Handycam.

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[sirArchitect]

SIT BY THE WINDOW NEXT TIME :D

[craiglsimons]

@sirArchitect I actually booked a window seat, 52J, but turned up check-in with 5 mins to spare, due to heavy traffic, and the seats had been given away. We were lucky to have even got on the flight, as by the time we had checked in, check-in had closed. Can't grumble, since VA did their best to get us seats. Glad you enjoyed the video though. Many thanks, Craig

[kart800]

I always loved virgin's service . My airline of choice when going to the states

[craiglsimons]

@kart800 I've always flown Virgin to the USA and i've had very few problems with them. Glad you enjoyed the video! Many thanks, Craig

[Flybe1996]

Are the seats comfy and what's the legroom like?

[craiglsimons]

@Flybe1996 The seats are actually quite comfortable and the legroom is good on the 747. The A340 has not as much legroom if you're sitting next to the window though.

[Flybe1996]

Ok thanks:)

[Flybe1996]

Cheers pal:)

[craiglsimons]

@Flybe1996 Thank you very much! I'm very pleased I gave you an insight into Virgin Atlantic and that you enjoyed the video =D Hope you have a pleasant flight with them in October. Enjoy Orlando and thank you for watching. Many thanks, Craig

[Flybe1996]

After watching this video , I hope my flight to Orlando in October will be on a virgin aircraft:) Awesome stuff , great video