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Virgin Atlantic – Flight and Travel Information
Virgin Atlantic was started by Richard Branson - who at the time was better known for his involvement with Virgin Records - in 1984 and by the end of the decade had carried over one million passengers on its flights.
Since then, it has gone from strength to strength, with its popularity in the world of aviation shown by the fact that during the year up to the end of February 2009 it carried 5.77 million passengers, generating an annual turnover of a staggering £2.58 billion.
In 2009, the airline celebrated its 25th birthday, with Red Arrow displays and seat upgrade offers at check-in among the ways that it marked this special anniversary.
The airline runs services from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester Airport and Glasgow Airport. These serve countries around the world, meaning that Virgin Atlantic passengers are able to choose from a wealth of destinations.
These include ten US hubs, such as New York's JFK airport, Washington DC, Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Boston. Those wishing to head on a sun-soaked break can choose from several Caribbean locations, including Barbados, St Lucia and Tobago. The company also operates flights to Sydney, Delhi, Tokyo, Lagos and many, many more international destinations.
Virgin Atlantic has won numerous awards for its flights over the years with August 2008 seeing it scoop Best Business Class Lounge at the Skytrax World Airline Awards for its lounge in Heathrow. It also picked up the title of Best Long-Haul Airline at the 2009 Sunday Times Travel Awards and was named the leading Transatlantic Airline by the World Travel Awards in the same year.
The company claims to fly one of the youngest fleets of Boeing and Airbus aircrafts in the world. Virgin Atlantic currently offers great value flights on Boeing 747 and Airbus A340 aeroplanes. It has also ordered six Airbus A380 aircraft which are due to be delivered from 2015.
Rolls Royce Trent 900 engines will power these new aircraft, which are more fuel efficient, produce less emissions and emit 50 per cent less engine noise than in-service aircraft types, meaning customers can enjoy a quieter flight.
They can also carry 30 per cent more passengers than the current largest aircraft, reducing operating costs per seat and allowing Virgin Atlantic to make best use of limited slots at congested airports such as London Heathrow, leading to even more great value airfares for passengers.
Ten Airbus A330-300s are due for delivery in 2011, while the carrier aims to introduce 15 of the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to its network in 2014.
Virgin Atlantic Economy
Your journey begins as soon as you board your Virgin Atlantic flight - great entertainment and free drinks throughout the flight.
- Comfortable seat, with up to 32" seat pitch.
- Every seat has its own seatback TV with up to 20 channels of award winning entertainment, including movies, comedy, drama, and sport.
- On many flights each seat also comes with its own video games console with up to 35 games. And rolling out across the fleet, is the very latest video on-demand, which means you can pause, fast forward or rewind, just like home.
- Free amenity kit containing all the essentials such as postcards, eyeshades, earplugs, socks and Virgin Vie lip balm - so you can relax in your seat and make yourselves comfortable.
- Advanced seat and meal preference, just visit www.virginatlantic.com
- Three delicious meal choices, with a vegetarian option.
- Free drinks throughout the flight.
- Serious Retail Therapy - our duty free service with great savings on high street prices.
Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy
- Our newly enhanced Premium Economy service and seat* is the ultimate in luxury and comfort. Setting the standard for other airlines’ business class to follow, our premium offering leads the way with the competition.
- The premium service begins at the airport where your customers can avoid the queues by heading straight to the dedicated Premium Economy Check In, before looking forward to priority boarding when they get to the plane.
- Once onboard our new Premium Economy cabin has been designed to give passengers plenty of personal space; a place where they can relax, stretch out in the new sumptuous leather seat and unwind during the flight.
Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Business Premier
- At 79.5" (202cm) long (82"/208cm on the upper deck), the bed is the longest in any class. Widthwise the bed increases to 33" (84cm) at the shoulders.
- The Upper Class Suite has full lumbar support and is covered with soft leather on one side, while on the reverse the bed is built of firm, highly supportive foams for maximum sleeping comfort. The Suite also comes with its own ottoman, which doubles as a seat for a guest. So business can be done with a colleague or a drink can be shared with a friend.
- Upper Class offers comfort and convenience all the way, from the complimentary chauffeur driven car service, to the onboard bar* and award winning entertainment provided on your personal 10.4" wide screen TV.
