TRAVELLING THE BIG WIDE WORLD WITH VIRGIN ATLANTIC


Virgin Atlantic is the second largest long haul airline in the UK, with a route network spanning the US, Caribbean, Africa, Asia and Australia.

Based at London Heathrow and London Gatwick (and also flying out of Manchester), Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic is known for its focus on quality, fun, innovation, style and above all, dedicated passenger service.

Between 2006 and 2007, Virgin Atlantic won several awards, confirming its status as one of the world’s best airlines. Virgin Atlantic Upper Class won Best Business Class and its Premium Economy class won Best Premium Economy at the Business Traveller Awards 2006. Upper Class was also appointed Best Business Class 2006 by Forbes and by Conde Nast Traveller. And at the British Travel Awards 2007, Virgin Atlantic won a fantastic six awards, including the travelling public's Favourite Airline award, Best Customer Service from an Airline and the coveted title of Airline of the Year.

Virgin Atlantic operates long haul services from London Heathrow to New York (Newark and JFK), Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington, Boston, Miami, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Shanghai, Mauritius, Delhi, Mumbai, Lagos, Sydney and Dubai. Virgin Atlantic also operates services from London Gatwick to Orlando, St Lucia, Antigua, Las Vegas, Grenada, Tobago, Cuba, The Bahamas and Jamaica (Montego Bay. Flights also depart from Manchester to Orlando. In 2007, Virgin Atlantic was thrilled to launch services to four exciting destinations: Chicago, Nairobi, Jamaica (Kingston) and Mauritius, bringing the total number of destinations up to 30 worldwide.