Virgin Atlantic

Premium flying options

Upper Class

Upper Class offers more than just a superb flight. It’s the ultimate door to door experience. Features include:

Virgin Atlantic - Upper Class
  • Complimentary chauffeur driven car service to and from the airport*.
  • Drive Thru Check In where a chauffeur will check in your bags,
    by-passing the check-in desks at the terminal**
  • Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses offering massages, manicures, haircuts, food and drink and full business facilities***
  • Freedom menu service – enabling you to eat what you want, when you want
  • Onboard you can relax in the Upper Class Suite† which features the longest fully flat bed in business class
  • Award winning entertainment from the latest blockbuster movies, to the hottest TV shows around, a wide range of audio channels and, on selected flights, state of the art video games
  • Revivals lounge at Heathrow where you can freshen up with a power shower while breakfast is prepared

* Chauffeur driven car at most destinations and available with most Upper Class fares. Restrictions apply.
**Drive Thru Check In available at London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Johannesburg.
*** Lounge facilities vary at each destination.
† The Upper Class Suite is fitted on all Virgin Atlantic aircraft except one.

Pre-departure facilities for Virgin Atlantic Upper Class travellers
Upper Class travellers and Flying Club Gold members can pre book a treatment in the Heathrow Clubhouse by calling +44 208 897 5055. Or they can visit the 'What's Onboard/Clubhouses' pages of the website at www.virginatlantic.com for more details and to complete an online Clubhouse treatment form.


Premium Economy

Virgin Atlantic - Premium Economy

The newly enhanced dedicated Premium Economy cabin gives you plenty of personal space; a place where you can relax, stretch-out and unwind during the flight:

  • Dedicated Premium Economy check in service and priority boarding and disembarkation
  • The new Premium Economy seat* is the biggest in its class and, with an increased seat width of 21", it’s around three inches wider than other airlines’ business class seats
  • Seats boast advanced ergonomics with lumbar support, an adjustable headrest with wings and a dual position footrest
  • The seat is covered in sumptuous purple leather with up to 38" of seat pitch and an additional 2" recline
  • A dedicated cabin with devoted cabin crew means you receive prompt and attentive service
  • A pre-flight drink to enjoy whilst reading a complimentary daily newspaper
  • There is a choice of three meals, including a vegetarian option; served on china dinnerware with accompanying stainless steel cutlery and an after dinner drink of Baileys or Brandy to finish
  • A selection of fruit from the fruit bowl

* The new seat is already available on selected flights and is currently being introduced across Virgin's London Heathrow fleet. 
† Available on London Heathrow routes.


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