While not for everyone, the current Virgin Atlantic redemption sale stacked with the Flying Club transfer bonus from Chase means that economy class tickets are little as 6,000 Ultimate Rewards points each way or 27,500 points for business class....
Newark Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Is Closed…Permanently?
I feel somewhat foolish for deliberately scheduling in a long layover in Newark to visit the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse…only to find that it is closed. While the closure officially appears temporary, my hunch says the closure is permanent. Virgin...
Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Boston (BOS)
The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in Boston just closed and is undergoing renovation, but I still want to share about my recent visit and give you an idea of what to expect once it reopens. Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Boston Review (BOS)...
Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus Makes 77k Points Worth $3800
One of the best values for Virgin Atlantic’s 30% Transfer Bonus can make 77,000 points worth more than $3,800 but it’s not what you might think. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Good News: Capital One + AMEX Cardmembers Will Not Lose Virgin Atlantic Lounge Access
Initial reports that Capital One Venture X and American Express Platinum cardmembers will soon lose access to at least some Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounges in the USA appear premature: Plaza Premium has now clarified that cardmembers will continue to have...
Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Johannesburg (JNB)
I had a chance to visit the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) prior to my flight and want to provide an updated review. In short, this is still my preferred lounge at JNB. Unlike in...
Chicken Fajitas On Virgin Atlantic
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Sometimes an airline meal...
Non-Binary Virgin Atlantic Flight Attendant Throws Hissy Fit Over Over Lack Of Inclusion
Jaianni Olivier Russo is angry. Russo, who identifies as non-binary, claims credit for the recent change in Virgin Atlantic’s uniform policy, which now allows flight attendants to wear either male or female uniforms, regardless of gender. But there is...
Review: Virgin Atlantic 787-9 Economy Class
Virgin Atlantic offers a very respectable long haul economy class product with great service, edible meals, and a wide library of in-flight-entertainment. Virgin Atlantic 787-9 Economy Class Review I flew from Los Angeles to London on Virgin Atlantic because...
Virgin Atlantic Jettisons Uniform Rules In Latest Gender Identity Policy
Flight attendants, pilots, and other customer-facing staff at Virgin Atlantic no longer must wear gendered uniforms that match their biological sex. The move is the latest update to Virgin Atlantic’s gender identity policy. Virgin Atlantic Eliminates Gendered Uniforms Under...
Credit Card Users Are Second Class Citizens In Virgin Atlantic Lounge…
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story referred to the Virgin Atlantic Lounge policy I describe below as apartheid. I now realize that the use of that word was not in good taste. Therefore, I have updated this...
Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse New York (JFK)
My new favorite lounge at New York (JFK) is the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse. The lounge may not be what it was prior to the pandemic, but it remains a top notch lounge with superb staff, food, and drinks. Virgin...
U.S. Marines Subdue Violent Passenger Who Tried To Kick Window Open On Boeing 787-9
U.S. Marines tackled a drunk passenger who became violent on a Virgin Atlantic flight to Los Angeles, stopping him from repeated attempts to kick a window open. Marines Subdue Drunken Passenger On Virgin Atlantic The incident occurred on a...
Virgin Atlantic Introduces “Retreat Suite” On Airbus A330-900neo
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled the cabin interiors of its new Airbus A330-900neo aircraft which for the first time will include a class higher than Upper Class called a Retreat Suite. Virgin Atlantic Retreat Suite On A300-900neo Deliveries will begin...
Virgin Atlantic Embraces Tattoos On Flight Attendants
Virgin Atlantic will join a small number of airlines in allowing members of their cabin crew to display tattoos while in uniform. Does anyone care whether their flight attendants have visible tattoos? Virgin Atlantic Now Allows Flight Attendants To...
Odd: Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330 Forced To Return To London Mid-Flight After Rookie Pilot Deemed Unqualified
40 minutes into a flight to New York, a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330 was ordered back to London due to a staffing snafu that placed an “unqualified” pilot in the flight deck. Virgin Atlantic A330 Returns To London Due...
New Virgin Atlantic “See The World Differently” Ad
Virgin Atlantic is out with a new advertising campaign called “See The World Differently” which includes a 60-second TV ad embracing the individuality of its employees and customers. I like elements of the ad, but still question placing such...
A (One-Night?) Stand For Love: Virgin Atlantic Wants To Help Americans Find “Love” In London
Virgin Atlantic wants to help eight single Americans find love in the UK with a new “Tickets to Love” contest that includes Upper Class passage as well as a one-night stay at a swanky hotel. But I’m not sure...
Why I Love The New Virgin Atlantic Seating Concept On A350
I recently reviewed the new Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 in Upper Class and remarked that the lounge area was wasted space. But Virgin’s creative use of this space onboard its leisure-configured A350s, dubbed “The Booth,” is pure genius if marketed...
Review: Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 Upper Class
I found the Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 in “Upper Class” (business class) to be a tremendous revolution in comfort with the same tasty food and warm service I’ve come to expect for years on Virgin. This review covers my journey...
