Lounge Frog guide
Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-900 (339, 281 seats) vs Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-900 (A330neo, newest layout with six Retreat Suites, 232 seats)
Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-900 (339, 281 seats) has 281 seats and Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-900 (A330neo, newest layout with six Retreat Suites, 232 seats) has 232.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Bed | Screen | Power | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Delta Air Lines · 339, 281 seatsDelta OnePhoto: Delta Air Lines | 29 | 1–8 | 1-2-1 | Private suite | — | 22.5 in | 79 in | — | Every seat | Yes |
 Delta Air Lines · 339, 281 seatsDelta Premium SelectPhoto: Delta Air Lines | 28 | 20–23 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 18.5 in | — | — | Every seat | Yes |
 Delta Air Lines · 339, 281 seatsDelta ComfortPhoto: Delta Air Lines | 56 | 30–36 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | 34 in | 18 in | — | — | Every seat | Yes |
 Delta Air Lines · 339, 281 seatsDelta MainPhoto: Delta Air Lines | 168 | 37–58 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | 31 in | 18 in | — | — | Every seat | Yes |
Virgin Atlantic · A330neo, newest layout with six Retreat Suites, 232 seatsUpper Class | 48 | 1–12 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | 22 in | 79 in | 17.3 in | — | Yes |
Virgin Atlantic · A330neo, newest layout with six Retreat Suites, 232 seatsPremium | 56 | 21–28 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 18.5 in | — | 13.3 in | — | Yes |
Virgin Atlantic · A330neo, newest layout with six Retreat Suites, 232 seatsEconomy | 128 | 52–68 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | 31 in | 17.9 in | — | 13.3 in | — | Yes |
Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-900 (339, 281 seats)
281 seats: 12 good, 35 mixed, 18 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 2–7, seats A and J (Delta One): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
Seats to avoid
- Row 41, seats A, B, C, D, F, G, H and J (Delta Main): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 57, seats A, B, H and J (Delta Main): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Rows 57–58, seats C, D and G (Delta Main): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-900 (A330neo, newest layout with six Retreat Suites, 232 seats)
232 seats: 60 good, 31 mixed, 14 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 1 and 9, seats D and G (Upper Class): drawn as a larger, boxed suite: likely one of the central Retreat Suites, designed for shared dining, that Virgin describes for this A330neo, its most spacious Upper Class seat.
- Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12, seats A and K (Upper Class): window seat drawn right against the window, with the side console between you and the aisle: the most private Upper Class seats.
- Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12, seat D (Upper Class): centre seat drawn in the middle of the pair, away from the aisle: good for a companion in the next centre seat.
- Rows 3, 5, 7 and 11, seat G (Upper Class): centre seat drawn in the middle of the pair, away from the aisle: good for a companion in the next centre seat.
Seats to avoid
- Row 28, seats A, C, D, F, G, H and K (Premium): last seat in its block, with lavatories drawn right behind it: expect queues for the lavatory.
- Row 68, seats A, C, D, F, G, H and K (Economy): last seat in its block, with galleys drawn right behind it: expect galley noise and light.