I spent 10 hours flying Virgin Atlantic's upper class. My seat had its drawbacks, but the flight mostly won me over.

A traveler spent 10 hours flying Virgin Atlantic's upper class from Los Angeles to London on a 787-9 Dreamliner. The writer, who has flown business class many times, noted that Virgin Atlantic's version has never been a favorite, particularly because its seats cannot smoothly transition from upright to lie-flat. Despite that drawback, the flight offered great food, top-tier service, and enjoyable vibes. The trip was booked using credit-card points for a long-haul overnight flight.

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