Headquartered in London, Virgin Atlantic was founded by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson in 1984, with innovation and customer service at its core. In 2022, it was voted Britain's only Global Five Star Airline by APEX for the sixth year running.
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Headquartered in London, Virgin Atlantic was founded by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson in 1984, with innovation and customer service at its core. In 2022, it was voted Britain's only Global Five Star Airline by APEX for the sixth year running.
Travelers looking for a luxurious experience should consider booking a first class flight on Virgin Atlantic. They'll enjoy premium service from the moment they step into the chauffeured airport ride until takeoff, then can relax in lie-flat seats and onboard social areas.
Awards 2021Virgin Atlantic has received a 5* Global Airline Rating in the 2021 APEX Official Airline Ratings for the 4th year running. This makes us the only British airline to have achieved this amazing milestone.
Virgin Atlantic winner. In the competition of British Airways versus Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Atlantic edges out a win. The two airlines implement similar policies and in-flight offerings. However, Virgin Atlantic charges fewer fees, offers a slightly better in-flight experience and has a more-valuable points currency.
Virgin Atlantic Economy Class SeatingThe 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.
The Upper Class Suites are the best seats on Virgin Atlantic, and they can be found on the A350 and A330neo aircraft. The A330neo aircraft also have Retreat Suites, which are the largest offered by the airline.
Only selected airlines worldwide achieve the APEX Five-Star Global Airline Award, and SAS proudly joins this elite group. The APEX Five Star Global Airline Award status was awarded at the 2023 APEX/IFSA Awards Ceremony in Long Beach, California, during APEX/IFSA Global EXPO.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the oldest scheduled airline in the world still operating under its original name – and Virgin Atlantic are very proud to welcome such a prestigious partner. Together with KLM we can offer passengers more travel options from the UK to Canada, the United States and Mexico via Amsterdam.
LONDON: Increasingly tough competition on London-Dubai flights pushed Virgin Atlantic out of the market, underscoring the dominance of Emirates on the prized route. Having operated flights from Heathrow to Dubai for more than a decade, Virgin Atlantic said it was “no longer economically viable” to operate the route.
Photo: easyJet. After consultation with the industry, the world's most respected airline rating agency has refined its safety rating criteria to move the focus from audits to real-world outcomes in pilot performance.