Virgin Atlantic Cashback Offers & Discounts

Jet off to destinations across the globe and let us save you some money when you do thanks to our Virgin Atlantic discounts and cashback deals. As well as being able to book flights to the United States, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Asia, they can also offer you great hotel deals, a flight and hotel package or competitive car hire price. You should also keep your eyes peeled for the Virgin Atlantic sale, in which you are sure to discover superb discounts on your flights.

Jet Off To Global Destinations

With Virgin Atlantic, you can fly from various UK airports to a host of destinations in the USA, the Caribbean, Mexico and the rest of the world. Whether you need to travel for work of are jetting off on holiday with the family, they can take you to a variety of locations in America, including New York, Los Angeles, Orlando and Las Vegas.

If you are planning on soaking up some sun, Virgin fly to islands such as Jamaica, Barbados, Cuba, St Lucia and Antigua, while their routes from the UK include Dubai, Hong Kong, Delhi and Shanghai. If you are in need of some inspiration, you will find information on the website about short breaks, honeymoons and winter getaways.

The Virgin Experience

You can guarantee that Virgin Atlantic will do all they can to make your inflight experience a great one while you are in the air. If you are travelling in Economy, you will enjoy brilliant service, a great menu choice and on-board entertainment.

Premium Economy passengers can take advantage of superior service and comfy, roomy seats, while with Upper Class bookings, you can stretch out and enjoy the luxury experience provided by the cabin and crew.

You will be able to power your technology and make us of the Wi-Fi which is available on all of their aircraft, with various packages to choose from. Stretch out in one of their extra legroom or exit row seats, while you can sit back and enjoy music, movies and more on your seatback TV. Before your flight, meanwhile, you can relax in one of their Clubhouses or shared lounges.

Virgin Atlantic Features

• The Virgin Story

  The story of what is now the UK's second largest long-haul airline can be traced back to the 1980s.

  In 1984, Richard Branson, the owner of record label Virgin Records, announced that a high-quality, value for money airline would be operating within three months. True to his word, Virgin Atlantic Airways was born three months later, and by the end of the decade, they had flown more than a million passengers.

  They launched their first super economy service, now known as Premium Economy, in 1992, while the 1990s also saw them expand their fleet and network of routes.

  The revolutionary Upper Class Suite - offering the longest and most comfortable flat bed and seat in business class - was launched in 2003, while by the end of 2007, they had opened the Virgin Clubhouse at London Heathrow - their flagship lounge - and updated the check in facilities at the same airport.

  In 2008, meanwhile, they operated a pioneering biofuel demonstration on a 747 between London and Amsterdam, which was the world's first commercial airline flight using biofuel.

• Earn Rewards With The Flying Club

  With the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, you can earn miles based on how far you are flying, your ticket type and your membership tier.

  These miles can then be spent on reward flights, upgrades and more. There are three tiers - Red, Silver and Gold - which you can move through by earning tier points with every flight you take with Virgin Atlantic or selected partner airlines.

  As well as being able to use your miles to save on future flights, you can gain access to No.1 Lounges, save on airport parking and Virgin holidays, take advantage of premium check in, take extra luggage and freshen up with a shower or spa treatment in their Heathrow Revivals lounge.

• How To Upgrade Your Seat

  If you are going on a special holiday, there are various ways in which you can upgrade your Virgin Atlantic Airways seat.

  If you have booked a flight, you are able to upgrade your seat online via the My Booking link. If you are a Flying Club member, meanwhile, you can use your miles to upgrade your cabin. The number of miles you will need will depend on the destination you are travelling to.

  You will find a handy table on the Virgin Atlantic website which will show you the number of miles you will need to spend for a round trip to upgrade the seat you have purchased to one in Premium Economy or Upper Class during their standard season.

  Alternatively, you can bid for a cabin upgrade using Your Bid - their online upgrade auction. Just tell them how much you are willing to pay for an upgrade and, if accepted, they will contact you by email. You can make changes to your bid, or cancel it if you change your mind, right up until two days before your flight - as long as it has been accepted.

• Check In However You Like

  You can check in for all Virgin Atlantic flights online and it opens 24 hours before the scheduled departure, closing 70 minutes before.

  During the check-in process, you will be able to view and change seats or upgrade your seat, as well as add baggage, add Advanced Passenger Information or issue your boarding pass.

  Their mobile app, which you can download from the App Store or Google Play, allows you to check in on the go, while you can, of course, check in when you get to the airport.

  Their check in desks close an hour before departure, while some airports also have automated check in kiosks. If you checked in online but were unable to print your boarding pass, you will be able to print one off at their automated kiosks or ask a member of staff to do so at their bag drop desks.

Virgin Atlantic FAQ

• Where Do Virgin Atlantic Fly To?

  Virgin Atlantic fly to various destinations around the world. Jet off to popular cities in the USA, like New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Las Vegas, while they can also take you to Mexico and Caribbean destinations such as Cuba, Jamaica and Barbados. You can also book flights to Delhi, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Dubai, Johannesburg and Lagos.

• Does Virgin Atlantic Have Wifi?

  Connect to inflight Wi-Fi on Virgin Atlantic at 10,000 feet and above. On 787 aircraft, choose Wi-Fi Light for £4.99 and get 40MB of data or Wi-Fi Max for £14.99 and receive 150MB of data. On A330, A340 and 747 aircraft, you can use the Messaging Pass for £2.99, although this is just for messaging services, while there is no data cap on Wi-Fi Light or Wi-Fi Max.

• What Is Virgin Atlantic?

  Virgin Atlantic is the UK’s second largest long haul airline and has come a long way since Richard Branson announced in 1984 that he would begin operating a high-quality, value for money airline within three months. He stuck to his word and by the end of the decade, Virgin had flown more than a million passengers.

• How To Upgrade On Virgin Atlantic?

  There are various ways you can upgrade your seat. If you have booked a flight, you can do so online up to three days before departure, while if you are a Flying Club member, you can use your miles to upgrade your cabin. Finally, you can bid for a cabin upgrade using Your Bid, Virgin’s online upgrade auction.

• Do Virgin Atlantic Planes Have Plug Sockets?

  Virgin Atlantic offer at-seat power in Upper Class, Premium Economy and some Economy cabins, meaning you can use your gadgets throughout your flight. Depending on the aircraft you are flying on, there are three different power options - USB, AC power and EmPower. If you know which aircraft you are flying on, you can go online to see which options are available in your cabin.

• What Planes Do Virgin Atlantic Use?

  The Virgin Atlantic fleet consists of various aircraft, including Boeing 747-400, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A340-600 and Airbus A330-300 planes. All of their Boeing 747 fleet which fly out of Gatwick, Manchester and Glasgow have been given a complete refit, at a cost of more than £50 million.

• What Is The Baggage Allowance For Virgin Atlantic?

  Economy passengers can take one 23kg (up to 90cm x 75cm x 43cm) check in bag, although this increases to two on flights from the UK to India or Lagos. Premium Economy passengers can take two 23kg bags (three on flights from the UK to India), Upper Class passengers are allowed three items weighing 32kg and infants are permitted one 23kg bag plus a pushchair and car seat.