Virgin Atlantic
VS · Founded 1984
4.2
From 5 metrics
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Virgin Atlantic (VS) is based in Crawley, England, United Kingdom, hubs at LHR, MAN, flying since 1984. Rated 4.2/5 on on-time performance, hospitality, food, and drinks.
Guide by Lounge Frog
- Headquarters
- Crawley, England, United Kingdom
- Mileage program
- Flying Club ↗
- Elite status
- Flying Club
- Customer service
- Unknown
Where they fly
35 nonstop routesFrom London LHR· 25
- AtlantaATL
- BengaluruBLR
- BostonBOS
- BridgetownBGI
- CancúnCUN
- Cape TownCPTSeasonal
- DelhiDEL
- JohannesburgJNB
- KingstownSVD
- Las VegasLAS
- Los AngelesLAX
- MaléMLESeasonal
- MiamiMIA
- Montego BayMBJ
- MumbaiBOM
- New YorkJFK
- OrlandoMCO
- OsbournANU
- PhuketHKTSeasonal
- Saint George'sGND
- San FranciscoSFO
- SeattleSEASeasonal
- SeoulICN
- TampaTPA
- WashingtonIAD
From Manchester MAN· 5
- AtlantaATL
- BridgetownBGISeasonal
- Las VegasLASSeasonal
- New YorkJFK
- OrlandoMCO
From Bridgetown BGI· 2
- KingstownSVD
- Saint George'sGND
From Edinburgh EDI· 1
- OrlandoMCOSeasonal
From Lagos LOS· 1
Route sources (including Wikipedia fallback): en.wikipedia.org ↗ (checked Oct 27, 2026), en.wikipedia.org ↗ (checked Oct 27, 2026), en.wikipedia.org ↗ (checked Oct 27, 2026), en.wikipedia.org ↗ (checked Oct 27, 2026) and 2 more.
Virgin Atlantic route map: every nonstop, new and ending routes →The same route map on Seats Frog, with seat maps and fleet
Terminals and lounges at 14 airportsHide the list
- ATLHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International · Concourse F
- BOSBoston Logan International · Terminal E
- DTWDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County · McNamara Terminal
- EDIEdinburgh Airport · Main Terminal
- IADWashington Dulles International · Concourse A
- ICNIncheon International · Terminal 2
- JFKJohn F. Kennedy International · Terminal 4
- LASHarry Reid International · Terminal 3
- LAXLos Angeles International · Terminal 2
- LHRLondon Heathrow · Terminal 3
- MANManchester Airport · Terminal 2
- MCOOrlando International · Terminal C
- MIAMiami International · Concourse J
- TPATampa International · Airside F
Ratings
What a 5 means for each metric
- On-time performance
- arrives on schedule
- Hospitality
- crew is friendly and attentive
- Food & beverage
- quality meals and snacks
- Drinks
- good selection, generous pours
- Customer service
- answers the phone and fixes the problem
Flying Club status
Full status page ↗Flying Club status is earned on tier points from Virgin Atlantic flights, partners and its cards over a 12-month membership year, under the points-based scheme introduced in 2025. Virgin Atlantic belongs to no alliance; Delta owns a large stake and the two run a joint venture with Air France-KLM, so its lounge reach comes from that partnership rather than from SkyTeam membership. Confirm current thresholds on virginatlantic.com.
1
Member
No status lounge access. Lounge entry is by cabin, membership, or a card.How to earn it
Free to join.
What it gets you
Earn and redeem miles; no elite benefits.
2
Silver
No lounge access from status; Clubhouses need Gold or an eligible Upper Class ticket.How to earn it
The entry threshold on tier points; numbers on the program's page.
What it gets you
Priority check-in and boarding, an extra bag, a 30% points bonus.
3
Gold
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses with a guest on same-day Virgin Atlantic flights. Delta Sky Club on same-day Delta or Virgin Atlantic international flights, via the joint venture; no SkyTeam-wide lounge access.How to earn it
The upper threshold on tier points.
What it gets you
Clubhouse access, priority everything, a 60% bonus, and upgrade vouchers.
What Flying Club points are worth
All 100 programs ↗Fleet
4 types · ↗ links open the airline's own seat maps · our seat maps
Airbus A350-100012Best seats · A350-1000 with The Loft, 335 seatsBest seats · A350-1000 with The Booth, 397 seats
Photo: Mitchul Hope, CC BY-SA 2.0
Airbus A330-3006Photo: RussellHarryLee, CC BY-SA 2.0
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
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From social posts
Attributed posts curated by our editors. These do not affect traveller star averages.
- sarcastic parrot@monkchips.com · Bluesky4/5Sentiment-derived
Positive opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
shout out to the lovely human wearing one of these trouser suits on my virgin atlantic flight home on friday night. big moustache. looked great. i had missed, or forgotten, that it made an official thing of gender neutral uniform choices back in 2022. corporate.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/media/...
Read original post ↗ - kim🏳️🌈🏴☠️@txtbookwitharms.bsky.social · Bluesky4/5Sentiment-derived
Mixed opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
The kind flight attendants found me some German granola bars they had on the plane which are actually pretty good. My flight to LHR on Virgin Atlantic had snacks for all, but this Delta flight is awful food-wise.
Read original post ↗ - “Fuzzy” Stewart@fuzzygolf.bsky.social · Bluesky5/5Sentiment-derived
Neutral opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
Summer 2026: Virgin Atlantic were a few hours late with my flight. I bought the family dinner in the airport, put in a claim, had it approved within 3 days and money in the bank within 7 days. Compare with: Summer 2024: British Airways cancelled my flight by 24 hours. Took them 4 hours to return
Read original post ↗ - Lindsey@lizzo13.bsky.social · Bluesky4/5Sentiment-derived
Positive opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
On Virgin Atlantic to Miami waiting for takeoff to go on a cruise with lots of pop punk, and they're playing great (and surprising) music! Never would have expected to hear Paramore, Sam Fender, Panic! At the Disco, and The 1975 on a plane, but I am so hear for it!
Read original post ↗ - Mark Taylor@emarktaylor.bsky.social · Bluesky5/5Sentiment-derived
Positive opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
I did like Virgin Atlantic when it started. The service was great and it was the first airline I'd flown with that had the litle TVs in the back of the seat in front.
Read original post ↗ - Deviant Ollam ツ@deviantollam.bsky.social · Bluesky1/5Sentiment-derived
Negative opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
Let's all calm down, this is a Virgin Atlantic flight. They are — not to sound like I am first in line for the guillotine or anything — the worst carrier I've ever experienced, and that *absolutely* includes their front class cabin. Just absolute clown shoes every time I've ever flown them. 😂
Read original post ↗ - Points Well Made@pointswellmade.bsky.social · Bluesky3/5Sentiment-derived
Negative opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
Was this the worst in flight meal I’ve ever had? I just flew Virgin Atlantic Upper Class from London to NYC on the A350 - and let’s just say, it was a mix of luxury and a few disappointing surprises. Click the link to read my full and honest review www.pointswellmade.co.uk/post/virgin-...
Read original post ↗ - onlykinds.bsky.social@onlykinds.bsky.social · Bluesky4/5Sentiment-derived
Negative opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
That's because you're in Group 1. I've stopped flying BA precisely for their terrible treatment of passengers flying in Groups 4-9. Virgin Atlantic does not discriminate based on bank account.
Read original post ↗ - Matt@thezangoose.bsky.social · Bluesky5/5Sentiment-derived
Positive opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
Yesterday went on my first A350 flight - This one operated by Virgin Atlantic. Lovely aircraft and also great service by the crew. #travel #avgeeks #photography
Read original post ↗ - PNEPhil@pnephil.bsky.social · Bluesky3/5Sentiment-derived
Mixed opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
I flew Virgin Atlantic MAN to MCO return a few times. One journey was Premium Economy in the hump which was great. Till one of the px decided to spray lavender oil to help her kids sleep. It filled the cabin. Was horrible!
Read original post ↗ - Jon Lawton@jlrlawton.bsky.social · Bluesky1/5Sentiment-derived
Mixed opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
I genuinely love flying on older 747s that haven't been renovated. Sure, the in flight entertainment system is terrible, but there's actually leg room and seat space! Flying economy on Virgin Atlantic to SFX was the worst flight of my life.
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