Malchester,

It's just fleet rotation for maintenance.

Darren

Thanks Darren

Hi Darren

Hope you can answer this query. We are flying out of Heathrow to Dubai week on Friday - 12 August 10.00pm. Do you know where this plane comes in from prior to this flight and any liklihood of late departures on this route? We have only travelled Virgin twice and first time a 5 hour delay and second time a 4 hour delay, plus delays on the return flights. These flights were, however, MAN - MCO so not the same route.

Thanks for any advice

Jan

jannyT,

Please supply your flight number(s) when requesting aircraft information as there are often several flights. This ensures we get the correct information for you and saves us having the dig them out. Is it the VS400 you're on? It operates to one of several destinations before your flight, there isn't a specific flight. It's one of Shanghai (VS250/1), Tokyo (VS900/1) or Los Angeles (VS023/4).

Darren

Hi Darren

Sorry. I meant to add the flight number. Yes, it's VS400 on Friday 12 August out of Heathrow and VS401 back from DXB to LHR on 27 August. Thanks for the information re VS400. Interesting to know.

Thanks again.

Jan

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Anyone know if you can use Virgin Miles towards Virgin cruises....I can't find a place where you can log in on the site either

Never tried. Suggest you look at their web site or give them a ring to ask.

http://Www.virginholidayscruises.co.uk

Tangobunny

The rules are as follows;

Miles required: 10,000 for £50 voucher or 20,000 for £100 voucher, towards Virgin Holidays Cruise packages that include flights and accommodation. Vouchers may only be redeemed when booking directly with Virgin Holidays Cruises.

Thanks bee free.....I don't have quite enough to get £100 off but then £50 off is better than nothing

Hi Darren

Flying to SFO VS019 Sept 4th PE Heathrow and ret LAS to LON PE VS044 Gat

Can you tell me.

Is Wifi on my plane

Can I charge my laptop on the plane

Can I use my headphones in the adapter

Is there an upstairs PE

Thanks

Can you tell me.

Is Wifi on my plane - Unfortunately Not

Can I charge my laptop on the plane - In Premium Economy you can with an adapter from the airline

Can I use my headphones in the adapter - You need an adapter but they do provide headphones

Is there an upstairs PE - Not on Heathrow flights but there is on most Gatwick flights

thanks.. I am getting conflicting info re the wifi lol

do I need to buy something so my earphones plug in?

vegasone,

You'll need an aircraft adapter for your headphones (twin mono to stereo). You can get these in Asda and electronics outlets such as Maplin.

Darren

Thank you bought one on Ebay.

Do you know what plane I am on in and out please so I can look up the best seats.

Thanks

vegasone,

VS019/44 are operated by Boeing 747-400.

Darren

thanks for your help.

Hi,

I'm flying VS15 (LGW-MCO) on 20 October and wondered what routing and flight number the plane will be operating prior to my flight?

Thanks, John

Quite possibly in bound from Las Vegas as VS044