Virgin Atlantic was founded by lifelong innovator and challenger, Richard Branson. On 22nd June 1984, the first Virgin Atlantic flight took off from London Gatwick to New York Newark, and nearly 40 years later, being brilliantly different remains a core part of Virgin Atlantic’s DNA.
Virgin Atlantic provide frequent, direct flights between the UK and your favourite US cities and Caribbean getaways. And far-flung destinations across Asia and Africa are also a direct flight away, with daily services from the UK. And with their partner airlines, they can connect you with even more places around the globe.
At Virgin Atlantic they always go the extra mile to provide excellent service and offer their passengers that little bit more. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is an effortless way to earn miles, then exchange them for rewards like flights, hotel stays, car rentals, experiences and much more.
Travel classes
Upper Class
- Step onboard and you’ll discover your very own suite — a spacious leather seat that transforms into a fully flat bed.
- Dine in restaurant — quality food and drink.
- Relax with Vera, Virgin Atlantic's comprehensive onboard entertainment system.
- Breeze through a dedicated Upper Class Wing and private security channel at London Heathrow, before unwinding with a cocktail in the Clubhouse.
Premium
- Speed through the airport with Premium Check In and priority boarding.
- Stretch out in the spacious leather seat with headrest, footrest and 38in seat pitch.
- Gadgets are charged with inseat power while Wi-Fi keeps you connected.*
- Onboard, relax with a glass of welcome bubbly and help yourself to tempting snacks from the Wander Wall whenever you like.
Economy Classic
- Check in easily online 24 hours before your flight.
- Take one 23kg checked bag as well as hand luggage.
- Onboard, relax into your seat with adjustable headrest and 31in seat pitch.
- Enjoy award winning inflight entertainment. Keep gadgets going with inseat power and stay in the loop with Wi-Fi.*
Economy Delight
- Check in online or use Premium Check In at the airport and priority boarding.
- Take one 23kg checked bag as well as hand luggage.
- Onboard, stretch out in your extra legroom seat with adjustable headrest and 34in seat pitch.
- Enjoy award winning inflight entertainment. Keep gadgets going with inseat power and stay in the loop with Wi-Fi*.
*Wi-Fi for purchase