Virgin Atlantic Airlines Reservations

Virgin Atlantic is one of the most reputed and known British Airlines which trades with the name of Virgin Atlantic International Limited and Virgin and Atlantic Airlines Limited and is operated by the same. The Airline based in United Kingdom was founded in 1984 with the name of British Atlantic Airways started commencing its flights from 22nd June in 1984 itself. The Airlines first flight was operated in between the Gatwick Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport. Being said that the Airlines are known for operating the United Kingdom’s second largest long-haul airline all across the world. Its main headquarters are situated at Crawley, United Kingdom and is having its operating bases located at London-Gatwick, London-Heathrow and Manchester.  

Today, the airline operates its scheduled flights across 30 destinations throughout the United States, Mexico, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean. In collaboration with Delta Airlines, Virgin Atlantic flies to over 200 different destinations throughout the North American and United Kingdom. Its fleet size consists of over 46 Boeing and Airbus aircraft which includes Boeing 747-400, Boeing 747, Boeing 787, Airbus A330-200, Airbus A330-300, and Airbus A330-200 (2 cabins). 

The flying destinations of Virgin Atlantic Airlines includes Cancun, Dubai, Detroit, Hong Kong, Barbados, Atlanta, Havana, Delhi, New York, Manchester, Boston, London, Newark, Miami, Lagos, Orlando, Chicago, Johannesburg, Montego Bay, Antigua, San Francisco, Washington and Antigua. Along with it, the airline is going to introduce a second daily service between Delhi to Heathrow which offers 108,000 additional seats for summer 2020. 

The Airlines has recently announced its new partnership with Westjet. This codeshare agreement between the two airlines has opened up 32 destinations in Canada for the customers traveling from Gatwick. This partnership means that the customers now are able to enjoy direct services to Canada. Also, the airline has invested into its continuous expansion at Manchester Airport. 

Class Information

Flying with Virgin Flights customer’s can enjoy the facility of picking their own seat while making a reservation. The Airlines offers three separate classes to its customers which are Economy, Business and Upper class. Below shared is the facilities and information on these classes. 

Economy Class

The economy class of Virgin Atlantic offers all sorts of comforts to its customers where they have an availability of picking their own seat. You can make use of the interactive map and see the Virgin Atlantic seat availability on your chosen flight and can book your selected seats with Cheapbestfares. It doesn’t matter, if you are flying domestically or internationally we have got it covered for you. 

The Economy Light in Economy Class of Virgin Airlines provides everything with its customers expect on a great flight. Economy Classic offers an advanced seat assignment included, so one should not be worried about paying extra and get the seats which they want, next to the people which they want to sit. And Economy Delight provides the customers to speed through the airport by making use of Premium check-in desks, and enjoying priority boarding, and getting first dibs on the overhead storage before they settle into their extra legroom seat with 34” seat pitch. 

Business Class

The Business class of Virgin Airlines which is also known as Premium, comes with numerous extra benefits which makes the entire journey as seamless and as comfortable as possible. Passengers traveling with business class get extra inches of space, a glass of bubbly as they board, and a tasty meal served on china crockery with proper cutlery. The seats of business class are made of leather and allow the customer to fly in luxury. A complimentary drink and newspaper is provided to them to greet then and on night flights, they are given a Premium amenity kit. 

Upper Class

The passengers flying in upper class can take an advantage of the Virgin’s complimentary chauffeur service, and are having a access to the Virgin Atlantic Upper Class wing at the London Heathrow, which provides them with a Clubhouse and private access. Onboard, the seats are reclined fully and can be converted into beds. Virgin has also worked with innovative chefs and has developed an incredible dining experience. 

Different airlines offer different baggage fees as per their policies and restrictions. The baggage fee and policy of virgin airlines offer the best and the cheapest baggage fees for the customers flying with the airline. The baggage fee depends on the type of fare and route on which they are traveling. It is important that before customers book their flights, they have referred to the baggage policy. Below stated are the baggage fee and restrictions of the Carry On and Checked Luggage. 

Carry On

While traveling in the flights customers take their luggage in the plane as well, which is known as Carry On luggage. On all of its Premium Economy and Economy fares, the airline allows its customers to take a single piece of carry-on luggage which can measure from 23x36x56cm and 10 kilograms or under. Additionally, these passengers are allowed to take a small handbag or rucksack along. 

The baggage allowance for the Virgin Atlantic for ‘Upper Class’ passengers is two items of hand luggage with a combined weight of 16 kg/35 lbs, and no one item exceeding 12 kilograms/26 lbs. Each of the items must also not exceed the standard dimensions of 23x36x56 cm. This makes sure that the passengers flying with the airlines are taking the right and light baggage along with them and maintain their own safety and security along with the airlines. 

Check Baggage

In case if the customers are traveling in Economy Classic or Delight, they are allowed to check-in with two bags weighing not more than 50lbs each. For the passengers flying with Premium Class, two bags are allowed considering not more than 50 lbs each. The Upper-Class passengers are allowed to check-in with three different baggage and no more than 70lbs each. However, the customers flying with economy light are not entitled to any sort of check-in baggage. For carry-on, Economy and Premium can customers can carry a single handbag weighing not over 22lbs, and the Upper Class with one bag weighing, not more than 26 lbs along with a personal bag not more than 35 lbs. 

The weight and size restriction of the customers traveling in Economy Classic, Delight and Premium can check-in on baggage not more than 35.5x29.5x16ins in size and no more than 50lb in weight. The Upper-Class can check-in three baggages, weighing up to 70lb and not exceeding 35.5x29.5x16ins. Make sure that flying with Virgin Airlines you refer to the baggage policy of the airlines.