Airline Information
Starting out with one aircraft and one route in 1984, Virgin Atlantic now provides an award winning schedule service to 28 destinations around the world. Virgin Atlantic flies one of the youngest fleets of aircraft with Boeing 747-400 operating on the Caribbean routes.
Whatever class you fly in with Virgin Atlantic you will always experience that little bit extra – a quality that sets Virgin Atlantic apart.
Your journey begins as soon as you board your Virgin Atlantic flight – great entertainment, free drinks throughout the flight and you’ll even be offered ice cream during the movies!
Comfortable seats, with up to 32" seat pitch. Every seat has its own seatback TV with up to 20 channels of award winning entertainment, including meals, comedy, drama and sport. On many flights each seat also comes with its own video games console with up to 35 games.
Free amenity kit containing all the essentials such as eyeshades, earplugs, socks and Virgin Vie lip balm – so you can relax in your seat and make yourself comfortable.
Three delicious meal choices, with a vegetarian option. Free drink throughout the flight. Serious Retail Therapy – our duty free service with great savings on high street prices.
The premium service begins at the airport with a dedicated check in that means you will be through faster than you can say “My usual window seat, please.”
The newly enhanced Premium Economy seat has an increased width of 21 inches with lumbar support, an adjustable headrest with wings and a dual position footrest, plus a seat pitch of 38 inches, the new Premium Economy seat is the perfect space to work or relax.
A dedicated cabin with its own devoted cabin crew to look after your every need and to guarantee prompt and attentive service.
A preflight glass of champagne to enjoy whilst reading a complimentary daily newspaper sets the tone for the flight.
There is a choice of three tempting from a delicious menu. To finish, an after dinner liqueur will be served.
Unwind in front of your personal seatback TV offering entertainment, from the latest blockbuster movies, to the hottest TV shows around including a dedicated kids channel.
On selected flights there are state of the art video games and video on demand allowing you to stop, start, fast forward and rewind all the action.
When flying Upper Class you’ll be treated to the ultimate door-to-door travel experience.
Complimentary chauffeur driven car service to and from the airport*. Drive Thru Check In. Your chauffeur will check in your bags bypassing the check in desks at the terminal.
Relax before the flight in the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse offering massages, manicures, haircuts, food and drink and full business facilities. Eat what you want when you want with the Freedom menu service.
Onboard experience the revolutionary Upper Class Suite with the biggest fully flat bed in any airlines’ business class, allowing you to work, relax or sleep in complete comfort. Hours of award winning entertainment including blockbuster movies, top comedies, dramas and kids entertainment plus the exclusive Virgin travel guide, are ready to entertain.
Don’t be restricted to your seat. Relax and chat at the onboard bar.
Revivals lounge at Heathrow where you can freshen up with a power shower while breakfast is prepared.
Business class
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* Available on certain fares
