The best flights from Tampa to London

On shorter overnight flights, aim to find flights that are nearer or later than your usual bed time. This will help with dropping off to sleep.

The flights are also less likely to land when you'd typically be in deep sleep in your Tampa timezone. Remember, you'll typically be offered breakfast 1-2 hours before landing too. That will feel easier nearer 6-7am on your body clock than 1-2 am.

Virgin's oldest Upper Class cabin divides fans. The design was first offered in 2003. You'll have the same onboard service, but the seat design is much narrower, angled towards the aisle with less privacy and little storage compared to modern configurations. Window gazers will find it frustrating trying to look out at a narrow angle while facing towards the middle of the cabin.

All the seats have aisle access, and these beds benefit from no obstruction to your feet so they're good for sleeping. These are also the only remaining aircraft with the onboard bar. The A330-300s will be out of the fleet by 2028, and the last 787-9 will be reconfigured by 2030.

Until then, you may get more for your money by booking an alternative cabin - either another Virgin flight, or an alternative airline with a more modern business class configuration.

Most travellers will hit rush hour traffic en route to the airport. Expect the heaviest traffic in Tampa from 3pm to 6pm.

If you depart Tampa between 5pm and 8pm, you'll hit the traffic on the way to the airport and check-in. Taxis and Ubers will be more expensive too.