If you're arriving at Heathrow via public transport, including mainline train, tube or the Heathrow Express, you can still enjoy a fast transfer through the private security channel at the Upper Class Wing. You'll check in at Zone A in the main T3 area, then take the lift up to the Upper Class Wing.

Arriving at the Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Wing at London Heathrow Terminal 3 in 2026 remains the "gold standard" for airport arrivals. To get there, you must be traveling in Upper Class or be a Delta One passenger. If arriving by car (private or taxi), your driver should follow the signs for "Terminal 3" but stay in the left-hand lane to enter the dedicated "Virgin Upper Class Wing" ramp before reaching the main drop-off area. You must provide your name and flight details at the barrier. Once at the Wing, you are met by a concierge who handles your luggage and check-in, allowing you to bypass the main terminal entirely. If you arrive via the Heathrow Express or Tube, you can still access the Wing’s private security channel by checking in at Zone A in the main T3 departures hall and taking the dedicated elevator up to the Wing, which whisks you directly into the award-winning Clubhouse lounge.