The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

Introduction

• The longest bed of any airline’s business class product and many first class products.
•  It provides passengers with customised luxury furniture for sitting on and a mattress for sleeping on so passengers do not have to compromise on the comfort of either.
• The 1-2-1 / 1-1-1 configuration means passengers have their own personal space with no ‘step over’ by other passengers.
• Passengers can recline in the seat even for take-off and landing!

The Upper Class Suite

• The Upper Class suite has been designed to be separately both the most comfortable bed and the most comfortable seat in the air.
•  Instead of extending from a seat into a bed, Virgin Atlantic’s seat provides the passenger with a luxury leather armchair to relax on which then flips over into a separate bed with a mattress to sleep on.
• The Upper Class Suite has won some of the most prestigious design awards in the industry including the Wallpaper award for the Most Life Enhancing Item and the D&AD Yellow Pencil (Silver) award for Product Design.

The Bed facts

• It is the biggest bed in business class at 79.5”
• At its widest point, the all – important shoulder area, the bed is 33”
• With one touch of a button the seat converts into a bed by flipping over
• The mattress is totally flat for optimum sleeping comfort
  The Cabin facts
• The seats television screen is 11 inches wide and features over 300 hours of entertainment
• The Upper Class cabin features a private bar in an area discreet from the cabin
• White cotton bedding, duvets and sleeper suits are provided
• Keep everything right where you need it. There’s more handy storage than ever, with a new literature pocket and two ottoman storage solutions
•  Stay productive. Keep your laptop powered throughout the flight with our in-seat power supply compatible with most international plug types
•  Stay in touch. All of our A330 aircraft have the AeroMobile system installed so you can make and receive phone calls and send texts from your own mobile phone. All Boeing 787-9 aircraft have Wi-Fi on board
• With the new technology hub, you can connect your smart phone, USB stick or tablet to Vera Touch, watch, read or listen to your own content, plus charge your device
•  New mood lighting system is programmed to create unique, calming environments for you to work, dine, socialise and sleep
• The Upper Class menu offers a wide selection of light bites, main meals and snacks. A good night flight service is also offered to passengers on shorter flights departing after 9pm – so passengers can enjoy a gourmet meal in the Clubhouse before their flight so that once onboard they can maximise their sleep
• Onboard bar - a private bar in an area separated from the cabin, which has a welcoming atmosphere
• The Upper Class amenity kit - socks, toothbrush/toothpaste, earplugs, eye mask
• Dedicated check-in and priority boarding
• Complimentary drinks including pre-take off champagne and ice creams during the movies
• Unique Clubhouse lounges at selected airports featuring a health and beauty salon offering beauty treatments and hairdressing
• Arrival facilities – Virgin Revivals at Heathrow features a reception, eighteen shower rooms with a valet cleaning service, a bar and lounge area and a business area with free phone calls, access to email and Internet and faxing facilities
• Complimentary airport transfers are available with some ticket types

The Upper Class Wing at London Heathrow enables business passengers to speed through the terminal quicker than ever before, moving from limo to lounge in under 10 minutes. For the first time, passengers can benefit from a dedicated security channel, for use exclusively by Virgin Atlantic customers. After passing through this unique fast-track, they will emerge in the heart of the terminal building and only a short walk from the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse. Upper Class passengers and Flying Club Gold members making their own way to the airport can check-in at the Upper Class Check-In, in Zone A of the main terminal, before taking a priority lift straight to the dedicated security channel. For those Upper Class customers not wishing to linger and enjoy the delights of the Clubhouse they can check in 60 minutes prior to their scheduled departure time at the latest, and whizz through the dedicated security channel straight to the gate

• Exclusive to the A330-200s, all Upper Class suites will feature direct aisle access and enhanced surface area for additional personal space
• The cabin boasts three different suite layouts to provide passengers with even more choice, including Love Suites, Corner Suites and Freedom Suites
• The seat fabric has been entirely upholstered with natural and soft Espresso leather, underlining the cabin’s distinctive Virgin Atlantic flair.

•  Introduces the largest social space of any business class cabin at Virgin Atlantic, named ‘The Loft’
•  The space features a 32 inch touchscreen monitor and eight Bluetooth audio jacks to enable customers to view content together. This is the first time we’ve offered Bluetooth in the social space
•  It provides space for eight customers – twice the capacity of the existing social spaces on board (five seated and three standing)
• Each aircraft offers 44 upper class suites in a 1-2-1 configuration
•  Customers can relax into a 44 inch seat pitch or recline into a fully flat bed
• Each suite features a cocktail table, shelving and a larger tray table to store personal items