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Category Archives: Virgin Atlantic

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Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus Makes 77k Points Worth $3800

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 5, 2023March 5, 2023 9 Comments
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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...

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Good News: Capital One + AMEX Cardmembers Will Not Lose Virgin Atlantic Lounge Access

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 2023 6 Comments

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...

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Lounge ReviewsVirgin Atlantic

Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Johannesburg (JNB)

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 24, 2022October 24, 2022 9 Comments
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Johannesburg Review

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...

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Meal of the WeekVirgin Atlantic

Chicken Fajitas On Virgin Atlantic

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 15, 2022October 15, 2022 15 Comments

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...

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Virgin Atlantic

Non-Binary Virgin Atlantic Flight Attendant Throws Hissy Fit Over Over Lack Of Inclusion

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 3, 2022October 3, 2022 125 Comments
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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...

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Flight ReviewsVirgin Atlantic

Review: Virgin Atlantic 787-9 Economy Class

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 29, 2022September 29, 2022 28 Comments
Virgin Atlantic 787-9 Economy Class Review

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...

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NewsVirgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic Jettisons Uniform Rules In Latest Gender Identity Policy

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 28, 2022 45 Comments
Virgin Atlantic Gendered Uniforms

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...

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Virgin Atlantic

Credit Card Users Are Second Class Citizens In Virgin Atlantic Lounge…

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 17, 2022September 18, 2022 90 Comments
Apartheid 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...

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Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse New York (JFK)

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 23, 2022August 23, 2022 31 Comments
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse New York JFK Review

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...

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NewsVirgin Atlantic

U.S. Marines Subdue Violent Passenger Who Tried To Kick Window Open On Boeing 787-9

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 27, 2022July 27, 2022 28 Comments

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...

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Virgin Atlantic Introduces “Retreat Suite” On Airbus A330-900neo

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 12, 2022July 12, 2022 3 Comments
Virgin Atlantic Retreat Suite

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...

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Virgin Atlantic Embraces Tattoos On Flight Attendants

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 3, 2022June 3, 2022 42 Comments
Virgin Atlantic Tattoos

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...

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Odd: Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330 Forced To Return To London Mid-Flight After Rookie Pilot Deemed Unqualified

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 7, 2022May 7, 2022 12 Comments

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...

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New Virgin Atlantic “See The World Differently” Ad

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 15, 2022April 15, 2022 18 Comments
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...

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A (One-Night?) Stand For Love: Virgin Atlantic Wants To Help Americans Find “Love” In London

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 3, 2022February 2, 2022 7 Comments
Virgin Atlantic Love

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...

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Virgin Atlantic

Why I Love The New Virgin Atlantic Seating Concept On A350

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 4, 2021September 4, 2021 2 Comments
Virgin Atlantic The Booth

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...

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Flight ReviewsVirgin Atlantic

Review: Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 Upper Class

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 12, 2021 12 Comments
Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 Upper Class Review

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...

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Virgin Atlantic

First Impressions: Virgin Atlantic A350 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 22, 2021July 21, 2021 24 Comments

Dear Virgin Atlantic, You’ve really impressed me with your A350 in business class. Not only was the service lovely, but the new business class seat is a substantial improvement over the prior herringbone seat. Virgin Atlantic A350 Business Class:...

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Virgin Atlantic Will Re-Open Swanky LHR Clubhouse Lounge

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 6, 2021July 6, 2021 7 Comments

Good news for Virgin Atlantic and Delta travelers from London Heathrow, as the carriers will shortly return to Terminal 3. Virgin Atlantic will also re-open its swanky Clubhouse lounge. Virgin Atlantic, Delta Return To Terminal 3, Re-Open Clubhouse Heathrow...

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Virgin Atlantic Spares Europe From Massive Delta Devaluation

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 11, 2021 3 Comments
Virgin Atlantic Delta Europe Awards

Some good news, for a change, even if it feels a bit like celebrating one survivor amidst untold casualties. Virgin Atlantic will spare Europe from its massive and unannounced Delta redemption devaluation. This is cause for relief, but hardly...

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