Book Cheap Virgin Atlantic Flight

Virgin Atlantic is a British carrier whose hubs are in London Heathrow and Manchester, and its destinations include New York, Delhi, and Johannesburg. The carrier flies to 28 destinations in four continents, with the major cities in North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

Essential information about Virgin Atlantic Best Deals

IATA CodeVS
Total RoutesApproximately 32 destinations (3 domestic + 29 international)
Top RouteLondon Heathrow ↔ New York JFK (flagship)
Airport ServedApproximately 32 airports (departures)
Top AirportLondon Heathrow (LHR)

Why Book Virgin Atlantic Flights With TravelPodium?

The booking of Virgin Atlantic flights with us becomes easy, fast, and reliable. You can get a complete choice of Atlantic routes, including long-distance international travel as well as wide domestic flights.


You get good competitive rates, secure payment methods, and easy Virgin Atlantic flight deals options with us. The Atlantic travel experience is hassle-free and guaranteed with an easy flight tracking system, flight cancellations, and 24-hour customer care, along with other services.

How to Book a Virgin Atlantic Flight

Book Online—Through Our Website

Here is a complete guide to online booking a Virgin Atlantic flight-

  • Go to the TravelPodium website.
  • Enter destination, dates, and passengers.
  • Choose results to view available Virgin Atlantic flights.
  • Compare prices as per the class type: economy, Business, or First Class.
  • Make your selection, book with Virgin Atlantic.
  • Pay securely and you will receive the confirmation at the registered email address. 

Phone Booking Assistance—Want to Talk to a Person?

Need assistance? Our customer support team is available to assist you with choosing seats and check-in requests, and send you alerts for cheap Virgin Atlantic tickets.

Manage Your Virgin Atlantic Booking With 

Managing your Virgin Atlantic flight with us is easy. Here’s what you can manage:

  • Check in or change flights with a few clicks.
  • Manage and make your passenger record easily.
  • Choose to upgrade to Economy, Business, or Virgin Atlantic Airlines First Class.
  • Included additional food, additional luggage, or other fares.
  • Update your contact information to get the flight and boarding messages in time.

Our customer service is just a call or click away to help you with the Virgin Atlantic flight managed booking process or if you need a little additional assistance beyond the website.

Virgin Atlantic Seat Selection Policy

Here is how you can select your seat while travelling through Virgin Atlantic Airways:

  • The Standard seat selection is free in almost all fare types.
  • Preferred seats like exit row, extra legroom, or front-section seats can be reserved for purchase based on flight and availability.
  • Customers can pick their Virgin Atlantic Business Class seat, economy seat, or upgrade through the Virgin Atlantic managed booking facility.
  • Seat changes are accepted up to the cut-off check-in time, typically 70 minutes before flight time.
  • The company does its best to seat an individual and his relatives in such a way that they can travel together if they are on the same ticket, if any.

You can call the Customer Executive to select the seat for you. You just need to provide the booking reference number to the support team, and they will help you facilitate this.

Virgin Atlantic Seat Upgrade Policy

Here is how you can upgrade your seat for Virgin Atlantic Airlines: 

1. Booking Upgrade: You can upgrade your seat to Virgin Atlantic's premium seats while booking with an additional cost. 

2. Miles Upgrade: If you’re a member of Virgin Atlantic's Flying Club, then you can use it to make upgrades to a higher class. 

3. Bid to Upgrade: Passengers can apply for a bid to upgrade their seats.  If your bid is accepted, you can travel in the upgraded class.

4. Airport Upgrade: You can upgrade your seat at the airport as well. Simply go to the check-in desk if seats are available for upgrade. 

To make booking changes, the seat on Virgin Atlantic reservations, or even upgrades with Virgin Atlantic, you can do so via TravelPodium to get an excellent travel experience.

Virgin Atlantic Flight Change Policy

If your plans change after booking your flight, you can still cancel your flight. But, you’ve to be eligible with certain conditions.

  • 24-Hour Risk-Free Period:  Virgin Atlantic direct booking flights can be changed or canceled for free if booked at least 7 days before departure and within 24 hours of booking.
  • Post-24-Hour Changes: After 24 hours, you’ll have to pay extra fees.
  • Fare Difference: When upgrading from the initially booked flight, the passenger pays the fare. Refund according to the rules of fare for downgrading the flight.
  • Name Changes: Change names only, but not full transfer, in most fare classes.

How to Change Your Booking: Visit Virgin Atlantic’s manage my booking page and change your flight. You can contact their customer service as well.

If you’ve booked with us, then go to the manage my booking section on the website or contact our customer support. They’ll do it on your behalf. 

Virgin Atlantic Flight Cancellation Policy

Here is how Virgin Atlantic’s flight cancellations policy works: 

  • Refundable Tickets: In case you have a refundable fare, you can have a full refund. 
  • Non-Refundable Tickets: With non-refundable tickets, you do not receive a refund of the ticket price, but you can receive a refund of some of the taxes, charges, and fees that are imposed by the carrier. 
  • 24-Hour Grace Period: Refundable between 24 hours and after the date of booking (for bookings 7 days and above).
  • Flight Cancellation by the Airline:  If your flight is cancelled by the airline, then you can rebook it, get a full refund, or you don’t have to pay for your future flight. 
  • Refund Process: Refunds are issued in 7–14 business days, depending on the mode of payment. 
  • No-Show Policy: If your plans have changed and you still haven’t cancelled your ticket, then you won’t get any refund.

You can contact TravelPodium to cancel or change, or make a seat selection if you have booked with us for you and your loved ones. 

Virgin Atlantic Baggage Policy

Cabin Baggage:

  • Economy & Premium Economy: up to 10 kg plus one personal item like a laptop. 
  • Upper Class: 2 cabin bags, combined weight up to 16 kg

Checked Baggage:

  • Economy Classic/Delight: Usually 1 bag, up to 23 kg 
  • Premium Economy: 2 bags, each up to 23 kg 
  • Upper Class: 2 bags, each up to 32 kg 

Extra / Excess Baggage: No free checked baggage; passengers need to pay if they want to check bags. 

Virgin Atlantic Check-In Facilities

Here is how you can do Virgin Atlantic online check-in: 

  • Online Check-In: Opens 24 hours before departure and closes approximately 70 minutes prior to the scheduled flight time. You are able to select seats, upgrade your cabin, add bags, and receive boarding passes on your device.
  • Airport Counter: The check-in counters are available at the airport. Bag drop can be requested; you only have to come early enough. Virgin Atlantic advises that one should arrive at least 2-3 hours before departure.
  • Kiosk-style Check-In: Virgin has introduced the DIY Check-In, where you can select your seat, order your boarding pass, and everything on your phone or airport machines. When you have baggage, you will drop it off before the cut-off (usually, approximately 60 minutes before takeoff)

Virgin Atlantic Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) Policy

Here is how Virgin Atlantic’s UMNR service works:

Valid Age Group: 0-5 Years. Children must be accompanied by an adult traveling in the same cabin. Children aged 5 to 11 tend to travel under the UMNR service. Children aged 12 to 17 may opt to avail themselves, but they are not forced.

Booking Procedure: Call Virgin Atlantic Airways to make arrangements for your minor. It has to be bought via offline booking.

Documents: Passport, visa if applicable, and signed authorization slips. Phone numbers of arriving and departing adults to be given in advance.

Service Features:

  • Boarding check-in.
  • Cabin crew monitoring of the flight.
  • Hand over to the destination-appointed guardian.

Restrictions:

  • Not accessible on Virgin Atlantic layovers and interline journeys from other airlines.
  • Fares vary per flight and are imposed per child, per flight.

Virgin Atlantic Popular Routes

  • London Heathrow – New York
  • London Heathrow – Los Angeles
  • London Heathrow – Miami
  • London Heathrow – Orlando
  • London Heathrow – Delhi
  • London Heathrow – Johannesburg





Quick Answers to Common Questions

Yes, passengers in Virgin Atlantic can do an online check-in 48 hours before take-off.


Yes, you can modify your reservation by choosing the option of managing my booking or by calling the customer service.


Yeah, passengers can take their pets as checked baggage with certain conditions. 


Yes, Virgin Atlantic provides special meals upon request, 48hours before the flight.


Yes, with Virgin Atlantic Unaccompanied Minor service, children can travel solo.


Virgin Atlantic has a web page, call center, and airport offices through which you can contact them.

Virgin Atlantic gives seasonal discounts, but you’ve to check their website from time to time.