As Austin grows we’re seeing a lot more in the way of direct flights from our lovely city across the pond. I’m thinking about taking the family to London this summer and would like some of surly’s input on flights. I fly quite a bit domestically but it’s been years since I did any transatlantic travel.
BA is now offering their nonstop to LHR on the A350-1000. Virgin Atlantic begins in a few weeks on the new Dreamliner. We’re doing another trip later this year to Switzerland so I’m not springing for the first class on this trip, likely just premium+ for London.
With that in mind, which is the “nicer”, more enjoyable airline experience between the two? Everything I’ve done in the past with Virgin has been excellent but I believe the 350 is the much newer plane, correct? Not really worried about a couple hundred dollars difference if it yields a more comfortable, easier 9.5 hr ride.