transatlantic · 10h 15m · 8,610 km

Las Vegas to London

2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked

In business class, British Airways's Club Suite (A350-1000) edges out the field with a 7.2/10.In premium economy, Virgin Atlantic's Premium (787-9) edges out the field with a 5.7/10.

How we score → Last updated June 2026

Quick pick

Best business class:close call

Fly British Airways. It has a door for privacy and a bigger screen (17" vs 11.1").

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best premium economy:close call

Fly Virgin Atlantic. It has a wider seat (21" vs 18.5").

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best economy:close call

Fly Virgin Atlantic. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If prices are similar, go with this one.

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Club SuiteBritish Airways · Airbus A350-1000 · 2019 cabinBest on route
Lie-flat with door · 1-2-1 · 38" pitch · Paid Wi-FiAvg. reliabilityPoints: Chase UR, Amex MR, Capital One, Bilt
Suite door + Longer bed
7.2
Very good
Seat 7.2·Amenity 7.3
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Upper ClassVirgin Atlantic · Boeing 787-9 · 2014 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-1-1 · 44" pitch · Paid Wi-FiReliablePoints: Chase UR, Amex MR, Capital One, Citi TYP, Bilt
Mattress pad + Wider seat
6.7
Good
Seat 5.9·Amenity 7.8

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Data verified June 2026

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  • In business class, British Airways's Club Suite (A350-1000) edges out the field with a 7.2/10.
  • In premium economy, Virgin Atlantic's Premium (787-9) edges out the field with a 5.7/10.
  • In economy, Virgin Atlantic's Economy Classic (787-9) edges out the field with a 4.6/10.

Frequently asked

Which is better in business: British Airways or Virgin Atlantic on LAS-LHR?

Club Suite (British Airways, A350-1000) edges out Upper Class (Virgin Atlantic, 787-9) in business, scoring 7.2/10 vs 6.7. The deciding factor: a closed suite door vs an open cabin. Virgin Atlantic fights back on seat width and bedding.

Which is better in premium economy: British Airways or Virgin Atlantic on LAS-LHR?

Premium (Virgin Atlantic, 787-9) edges out World Traveller Plus (British Airways, A350-1000) in premium economy, scoring 5.7/10 vs 5.2. The deciding factor: 21"-wide seats vs 18.5".

Which is better in economy: British Airways or Virgin Atlantic on LAS-LHR?

Economy Classic (Virgin Atlantic, 787-9) edges out World Traveller (British Airways, A350-1000) in economy, scoring 4.6/10 vs 4.1. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs USB-A only. British Airways fights back on entertainment.

What are the best seats in British Airways Club Suite on LAS-LHR?

Best: Rows 1 and 11 offer the best sleep experience due to distance from galleys. Rows 11 or 15 allow fastest deplaning via door 2. Seats 9A, 9K, 10A, 10K have extra windows. The mini-cabin (rows 15-17) is the most private with only 12 seats. Avoid: 6A and 6K have only a single window instead of the typical two. The mini-cabin (rows 15-17) gets meal service last and may not receive first-choice entree. Seats 15A and 15K are bassinet positions for infants. Rows near the mid-cabin galley experience crew traffic. The A350-1000 was the launch aircraft for BA's Club Suite product. Two business class zones: a main cabin of 44 seats (rows 1-14) and a mini-cabin of 12 seats (rows 15-17). Every seat has a door, direct aisle access, and 40% more storage than old Club World. Panasonic eX3 IFE gate-to-gate. The A350-1000 has NO First class cabin. BA Starlink WiFi rollout began March 2026; Panasonic Ku-band on non-Starlink aircraft.

What are the best seats in British Airways World Traveller Plus on LAS-LHR?

Best: Row 20 bulkhead has the most legroom. Window pairs (A-B, J-K) work well for couples. The 2-4-2 layout means window pairs are the most private. Avoid: Center seats in the 4-abreast middle section (D-E-F-G) are least private. Row 26 (last row) has limited recline and proximity to the economy cabin partition. 56-seat premium economy is one of the larger WTP cabins in the BA fleet. 8-abreast seating with adjustable headrests and footrests. Complimentary meal service with premium wine. Separate cabin service from economy.

What are the best seats in British Airways World Traveller on LAS-LHR?

Best: Rows 30-32 are at the front of economy, closest to the premium economy divider and lavatories. Exit row seats offer significantly more legroom. Avoid: Last 2-3 rows near the rear galley and lavatories are noisy. Middle seats in the 3-abreast sections (B, E, H) are least desirable on long-haul flights. Bassinet positions may mean infants nearby. 9-abreast economy on the A350-1000 is standard for the type. Panasonic eX3 IFE with USB charging. Complimentary meals and beverages on long-haul flights. The A350 cabin features lower cabin altitude and higher humidity than older aircraft types.

What are the best seats in Virgin Atlantic Upper Class on LAS-LHR?

Best: 2A and 4A are the most private seats — left-side A positions face the window wall with the most separation from the aisle. 6A and 8A are also good but closer to the mid-cabin galley. Solo travelers should always pick A seats. Avoid: All G and K positions (center and right) face each other across the aisle with low dividers — the worst privacy in any current business cabin. 11G and 11K are the most exposed, adjacent to the Premium cabin divider. Older herringbone Upper Class with no doors and low dividers — noticeably less private than the A350-1000 or A330neo suites. 1-1-1 layout means all-aisle access but the tradeoff is those low partition walls. 11.1-inch screens are half the size of the A330neo (17.3 inches). Sleep suit provided on overnight flights.

What are the best seats in Virgin Atlantic Premium on LAS-LHR?

Best: Window pairs in row 21 (21A/B and 21H/K) are bulkhead seats with extra legroom. Avoid: Center seats in the middle block (D, F, G) in any row. Last row is closest to economy. 35 Premium seats in a 2-3-2 layout with 38-inch pitch and 8-degree recline. 11.1-inch Panasonic eX3 screens. AC outlet and USB-A at every seat. Plated meals with upgraded menu. Small amenity kit with eye mask, socks, and toothbrush. Pillow and blanket at the seat.

What are the best seats in Virgin Atlantic Economy Classic on LAS-LHR?

Best: Economy Delight rows (around row 53) offer 34-inch pitch for an upcharge. Any window seat in 3-3-3 avoids the double-middle problem. Avoid: Center seats (B, E, H) in any row. Last rows near rear galley. Economy Delight (36 seats) has 34-inch pitch vs 31 inches in Classic. Same Recaro 3620 slimline seat throughout. 9-inch Panasonic eX3 screens — smaller than the A350 (11.6 inches) and A330neo (13.3 inches). AC outlet and USB-A at every seat. Complimentary hot meal and pre-landing snack with free alcohol.