How do British Airways and Virgin Atlantic compare for long haul flights?

I've flown both in economy and First.

Definately BA if you fly economy. Seats are more comfortable and service is way better. VS was a killer on an 8 hour flight, especially for my husband, he's pretty tall.

Service is better on BA by long way in both economy and especially First. I agree, they don't have a beautician or a bar in BA but who the hell needs it on a plane? Remember - you are paying for it even if you don't use it, that's why VS economy is more expensive.

British airways oversea flights are really comfortable ,you could watch videos all flight lengthy /loose you purchased your human being television demonstrate ,construct in, the front seat of you, provider is amazing ,nutrition is solid and all drinks are loose,too!

Virgin's higher prices make up for the incredible business class they have, coach is damn near the same... Virgin just doesnt want to make the biz class fares seem unreasonable so they pass some of the cost on to you in coach... fly with BA if in coach... Virgin if in biz.