What airlines is Virgin affiliated with?

Who are Virgin Atlantic's airline partners?
  • Aerolineas Argentinas.
  • AeroMexico.
  • Air Europa.
  • Air France.
  • China Airlines.
  • China Eastern.
  • Czech Airlines.
  • Delta Air Lines.




In 2026, Virgin Atlantic is a core member of the SkyTeam alliance, which it joined in 2023. This aligns them with major global carriers like Delta Air Lines (which owns a 49% stake), Air France, KLM, Korean Air, and Middle East Airlines. A supportive peer "loyalty" tip: this means you can earn and redeem Virgin "Virgin Points" across nearly 20 partner airlines. Separately, Virgin Australia maintains an independent network of strategic partners including United Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Air Canada. While the "Virgin" brand is shared, the Atlantic and Australian branches operate as separate entities with overlapping but distinct partnerships. In 2026, the joint venture between Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and Air France-KLM remains the dominant force for transatlantic travel, offering seamless connections and lounge access across the UK, Europe, and North America.

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Virgin Atlantic's partnership with Delta Air Lines® is one that truly redefines transatlantic travel.

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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.

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Yes, from the 5th of September 2023 you can transfer your points to another Virgin Red account holder. Whether you want to combine points to spend on a holiday* or are feeling generous and want to help a loved one unlock a reward, points can be transferred to another Virgin Red member for a flat transaction fee.

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Virgin Deal to Boost Delta's Trans-Atlantic Reach. confirmed plans to buy 49% of Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. for $360 million, aiming to create a trans-Atlantic joint venture that would substantially boost its market share in the lucrative U.S.-London market and pose a fresh competitive challenge to American Airlines.

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This airline is rated amount the Top 10 carriers on Flight-Report. Frequent travelers give the airline an average rating of 8.3/10.

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Emirates has collaborated with other airlines, but is not a member of any of the three global airline alliances – Oneworld, SkyTeam, or Star Alliance. In 2000, the airline briefly considered joining Star Alliance, but opted to remain independent.

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Qatar Airways is a proud member of oneworld, an alliance of 14 of the world's leading airlines, committed to providing the highest level of service and convenience.

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