Virgin Atlantic flights to the best holiday destinations in the world

Virgin Atlantic is a British-based airline owned part and part by the Virgin Group and Singapore Airlines. Their main office is located in Sussex, not far from London’s Gatwick Airport. Virgin Atlantic services routes between the UK and North America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle-East, Asia, and Australia.

Identity Card

• IATA code: VS
• Number of serviced cities: 30
• Main hub: London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
• Fleet: 37 (+31 on order)
• Loyalty rewards program: Flying Club

History of Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic Airways was founded in 1984 on the idea of the creation of an airline to operate between London and the Falkland Island just after the Falkland War ended. Service was needed but the idea quickly dropped to service this area. Instead, the route from Gatwick to JFK International Airport in New York City was secured. On the 22nd of June, 1984 Virgin Atlantic operated its inaugural flight between Gatwick and New York (Newark).

A few years later, new aircrafts were acquired and new routes launched, including service to destinations such as Tokyo, Los Angeles, Boston, and Orlando. Virgin Atlantic was the first airline to operate the Airbus A340-600, the largest passenger aircraft it the world, on a scheduled flight.

Travel with: practical information

• Onboard services

  • Meals: There is a free meal and drink served on all flights. With some notice, there is flexibility to special diets.
  • Entertainment: Each seat has an individual entertainment screen. Programmed in are movies, comedy, sports, drama, etc. An in-flight magazine is available as well as newspapers.

• Baggage Allowances

  • Cabin: Economy passengers can only take one piece of hand-luggage on board with the individual dimensions now exceeding 23cm x 36cm x 56cm and 6kg in weight.
  • Checked: On all Virgin Atlantic routes 1 suitcase with a maximum weight allowance of 23kg with individual dimensions not exceeding 90cm x 75cm x 43cm. Only those passengers flying from India to the USA are permitted to bring an additional bag weighing up to 23kg.
  • Excess: If you bag weighs over the maximum of 23kg, there is a fine of 30£/50USD at the airport. If you wish to bring an extra bag you can buy it on-line for 32£/48USD or at the airport for 40£/60USD.

Discounts and Special Offers

There are a number of last minute deals to most destinations available on-line. For children there are no clearly stated discounts either for travelling children or infants.

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