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Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic (VS) was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Crawley, United Kingdom. The airline operates from its primary hubs at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Virgin Atlantic serves over 30 destinations across North America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. With a modern fleet of over 40 aircraft, Virgin Atlantic is known for its stylish cabins, innovative service, and strong transatlantic network. The airline is a member of the SkyTeam alliance and carries millions of passengers annually, offering Economy, Premium Economy, and Upper Class (Business Class) services, with a focus on comfort, entertainment, and a premium onboard experience.

Airline CodeVS

Airline Rating4.5

Airline TypeFull-Service Carrier

Home CountryUnited Kingdom

Fleet Size40+ aircraft

Popular AircraftAirbus A350

Destinations30+ worldwide

Website: https://www.crystaltravel.co.uk/virgin-atlantic

Virgin Atlantic Cabin Classes

Virgin Atlantic offers Economy, Premium and Upper Class cabins, with different levels of seating space, airport benefits and onboard comfort. Features can vary slightly by aircraft.

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Economy (Light, Classic & Delight)

Economy Light and Classic offer comfortable standard seating with up to 31 inches of seat pitch, while Economy Delight provides extra legroom with up to 34 inches, plus priority check-in and boarding. Light is designed for hand-luggage-only travel, while Classic and Delight include a checked bag.

Premium

Premium provides extra space with seats offering up to 38 inches of pitch and an 18.5-inch width, alongside upgraded dining and a more refined onboard experience.

Upper Class

Upper Class offers spacious suite-style seating that converts into a fully flat bed, together with priority airport services and lounge access where available. Selected aircraft also feature social spaces such as The Loft, The Booth or The Bar.

Popular Virgin Atlantic Routes from the UK

Virgin Atlantic connects the UK to destinations across the globe. Below are the most popular routes UK travellers book through Crystal Travel.

New York

Grenada

Riyadh

Dubai

Seoul

Cape Town

Johannesburg

Lahore

Islamabad

Mumbai

Delhi

Tobago

St Lucia

Los Angeles

Jamaica

Antigua

Barbados

Cancun

Washington DC

Dallas

Atlanta

Seattle

Boston

San Francisco

Las Vegas

Orlando

Miami

Sao Paulo

Virgin Atlantic Baggage Allowance

Virgin Atlantic baggage allowance varies by cabin, fare type and route, covering both hand luggage and checked baggage with different size and weight limits.

Virgin Atlantic Checked Baggage Allowance

Travel Class / Fare	Checked Baggage Allowance
Economy Light	No checked bag included
Economy Classic	1 bag up to 23 kg
Economy Delight	1 bag up to 23 kg
Premium	2 bags up to 23 kg each
Upper Class	2 bags up to 32 kg each

Checked bags must meet Virgin Atlantic's size limits. Extra baggage can be purchased if you need more than your included allowance.

Virgin Atlantic Cabin Baggage Allowance

Travel Class	Cabin Baggage Allowance	Maximum Size
Economy Light	1 bag up to 10 kg + 1 under-seat bag	56 × 36 × 23 cm
Economy Classic	1 bag up to 10 kg + 1 under-seat bag	56 × 36 × 23 cm
Economy Delight	1 bag up to 10 kg + 1 under-seat bag	56 × 36 × 23 cm
Premium	1 bag up to 10 kg + 1 under-seat bag	56 × 36 × 23 cm
Upper Class	Up to 2 bags; max 12 kg for one bag or 16 kg combined + 1 under-seat bag	56 × 36 × 23 cm per bag

The under-seat item can be a handbag, laptop bag or small rucksack and must fit beneath the seat in front.

Virgin Atlantic Special Baggage

Special Baggage	Virgin Atlantic Policy
Sports Equipment	Can usually be carried as part of your checked baggage allowance. Extra baggage charges may apply if it exceeds your allowance.
Musical Instruments	Can be carried as checked baggage or, where permitted, in the cabin. A separate seat may be booked for larger instruments.
Wheelchairs & Mobility Aids	Manual and electric mobility aids can be carried subject to Virgin Atlantic's safety and battery requirements.
Pushchairs & Car Seats	One fully collapsible pushchair and one car seat can be carried in addition to the child's free baggage allowance.
Oversized Baggage	Large or unusually shaped items may be accepted, subject to size, weight and aircraft limitations.

Special baggage requirements can vary depending on the item, size and route, so check the applicable rules before travelling.

Virgin Atlantic Hub Airports

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London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London Heathrow is Virgin Atlantic's main hub, with the airline operating from Terminal 3. This is home to the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, one of the most celebrated airport lounges in the world, featuring a spa, restaurant, bar, and even a hair salon.

From Heathrow, Virgin Atlantic operates long-haul services to North America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, India, and Asia. As a SkyTeam member, connections are available to hundreds of destinations worldwide.

Manchester Airport (MAN)

Manchester Airport is Virgin Atlantic's northern hub, offering long-haul services to key destinations in the United States and Caribbean. The airline operates from Terminal 2, where Upper Class passengers can access the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse.

Manchester provides a convenient departure point for travellers in the north of England and Midlands without needing to travel to London.

Virgin Atlantic Food and Drink

Upper Class
Enjoy restaurant-style dining with a choice of dishes, followed by desserts and snacks, alongside Champagne, wines, cocktails, spirits and soft drinks.

Premium
Premium passengers receive an upgraded meal service with complimentary soft drinks, juices, tea, coffee, wines, beers and spirits throughout the journey.

Economy Delight
Enjoy complimentary meals, snacks and drinks as part of the Economy onboard service, with the added benefits of extra-legroom seating and priority airport services.

Economy Classic
Meals, snacks and complimentary drinks are included, with menus varying according to the route and flight duration.

Economy Light
Economy Light passengers receive the same onboard Economy food and drink service, including complimentary meals, snacks and selected beverages.

Virgin Atlantic offers a range of special meals that can be requested free of charge at least 24 hours before departure. Available options include:

Dietary: Gluten-free, low-sodium, low-fat, diabetic
Vegetarian/Vegan: Vegetarian, vegan, Asian vegetarian
Religious: Halal, Kosher, Hindu
Children: Child and infant meals available

To request a special meal, manage your booking on the Virgin Atlantic website, or ask our team to add it to your reservation at the time of booking through Crystal Travel.

In-Flight Entertainment and Wi-Fi on Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic's Vera entertainment system is available on all aircraft with seatback screens in every cabin:

Movies — hundreds of films including new releases and classics
TV shows — full seasons of popular series, documentaries, and live news
Music — playlists and albums across all genres
Podcasts, games, and family content

Virgin Atlantic offers Wi-Fi on most of its fleet. The service allows browsing, streaming, and messaging at altitude.

Wi-Fi Package	Price (approx.)
Messaging	Free on some routes
Browse	from £4.99
Stream	from £14.99

Wi-Fi is purchased onboard or through the Virgin Atlantic app. Prices may vary by route and aircraft type.

Virgin Atlantic Loyalty Programme

Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club is a free loyalty programme where members can earn Virgin Points for flights and eligible partner spending. The programme has three membership levels: Red, Silver and Gold.

Status Level	Qualification	Key Benefits
Red	Free to join	Earn and spend Virgin Points, use points towards Virgin Atlantic flights, pool points through a Household account and receive advanced Economy boarding.
Silver	400 Tier Points	Premium check-in, priority boarding, one extra checked bag, free Economy seat selection from 7 days before travel and 30% bonus Virgin Points on eligible Virgin Atlantic flights. Silver members also receive SkyTeam Elite status benefits.
Gold	1,000 Tier Points	Upper Class check-in, priority boarding, extra baggage, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse and eligible lounge access with a guest, plus 60% bonus Virgin Points on eligible Virgin Atlantic flights. Gold members receive SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits.

Virgin Points can be earned and spent with Virgin Atlantic, and eligible airline and everyday partners, and the points do not expire.

Virgin Atlantic officially joined the SkyTeam alliance on 2 March 2023. Flying Club Silver members are recognised as SkyTeam Elite, while Gold members receive SkyTeam Elite Plus status, providing additional benefits when travelling with participating SkyTeam airlines.

Book Virgin Atlantic Flights Now, Pay Later

Don't want to pay the full amount upfront? No problem. Crystal Travel offers flexible Book Now Pay Later options so you can secure your Virgin Atlantic flight today and spread the cost over time.