Can you keep virgin blankets?

Whether or not you get to keep your extra goodies depends on the airline. You'll almost certainly not be keeping any noise-canceling headphones, but you can sometimes keep your pajamas and blankets. Swiss Air, British Airways, American Airlines, Jet Airways, Virgin Atlantic will not request that you return either item.



No, as of 2026, you cannot keep the blankets provided on Virgin Atlantic or Virgin Australia flights. These items are considered company property and are part of the airline's "sustainable circularity" program, where they are professionally laundered and repackaged for the next flight to reduce waste. While you can keep the amenity kits (the small bags containing socks and eye masks) and the slippers provided in Upper Class, removing the red blankets is technically considered theft and can lead to a polite but firm request from cabin crew to leave them behind. If you really love the design, Virgin Atlantic occasionally sells branded merchandise—including high-quality versions of their inflight blankets—on their official "Retail Therapy" website. For a supportive 2026 peer alternative: simply bring your own lightweight travel blanket; it doesn't count toward your carry-on limit and is much more hygienic for long-term use.

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Not yours to keep, not even in business class (unlike pyjamas, which are gifted). Airline blankets are gathered at the end of the flight, washed at industrial laundry centres and then redistributed. Some carriers, especially those based in the US, will let you buy blankets from the in-flight magazine should you desire.

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Typically, the airline contracts with a separate cleaner who will remove all linens at each stop. In McGrail's experience, “Used blankets would be taken off the plane and washed on ground after every flight in a boiling hot wash, then placed inside individually sealed plastic bags ready for the next flight.

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Pajamas. Some first-class flyers on luxury airlines may receive a set of pajamas to wear on their flight. As airlines cannot reuse these pajamas, these pajamas are yours to keep after the flight, according to David Adler, founder and CEO of The Travel Secret.

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Yes, we have a dress code in place to ensure a premium lounge experience for all our guests. We ask all of our guests to wear smart-casual clothing.

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I think my $600 for this amazing flight is okay, as I couldn't fly economy for that price! My Virgin Atlantic Upper Class flight was great, and I would do it again. Points and miles for the win, once again!

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Virgin Atlantic Economy Class Seating The seats were comfortable and there was plenty of legroom. My economy class seat, 46H was an aisle seat and I comfortably stretched my legs on occasion without touching the footrest. There was more than enough space to load my carry-on in the overhead compartment.

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If you don't shower and bacteria and fungi do catch a ride back to your hotel with you, Tetro says you may end up depositing germs that aren't your own into your new space—particularly your bed.

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Yes, really. Your grandmother and marathon runners are on to something. These stockings help increase circulation and reduce the risk of swelling or worse deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and clotting on a long flight.

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On most flights, Virgin Atlantic premium economy passengers get a goodie bag amenity kit. This kit contains the essentials: an eye mask, brush, pen, earplugs, toothbrush and toothpaste. Virgin Atlantic advertises that these amenity kits are only for overnight flights.

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