Cheap flights on Virgin Atlantic Airways

Virgin Atlantic Airways, usually known as Virgin Atlantic, is the airline of Richard Branson's Virgin Group. Virgin Atlantic began in 1984 when Branson, famous for heading Virgin Records announced the arrival of a new value for money airline of high quality to begin, purchasing British Atlantic Airways. By 1990 had flown over 1,000,000 people and today has become the second largest long haul airline in the United Kingdom, Virgin Atlantic operates long-haul routes between London and North America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and Australia. Cities include Antigua, Barbados, Boston, Cape Town, Delhi, Dubai, Grenada, Havana, Hong Kong, New York, Johannesburg, Lagos, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Miami, Montego Bay, Mumbai, Nassau, Newark, Orlando, Port Harcourt, San Francisco, Singapore, Shanghai, St Lucia, Sydney, Tobago, Tokyo and Washington, D.C.

Virgin Atlantic has secured not only a position as a value for money carrier but has fought against the stereotype of value for money and mediocrity. It has won numerous awards since 1986 and continues to be an industry leader. In 2004 Virgin Atlantic picked up 'Best Long Haul Business Airline' from the Business Travel Awards, and 'Best Transatlantic Airline' from Travel Weekly Awards. In 2003 some awards included 'Best Overall Inflight Entertainment', 'Best Inflight Entertainment Guide', 'Best Single Audio Programme', 'Best Single Special Purpose Video', 'Best Inflight Video Programming' from the World Entertainment Association Awards. In 2002 Virgin Atlantic won World's Leading Airline for Inflight Entertainment', 'World's Leading Airport Lounge (LHR)' and 'World's Leading Economy Class' at the World Travel Awards.

Virgin Atlantic is one of the most luxurious airlines in the world, they were the first airline to offer individual TVs to their business class passengers. Upper Class suites are equipped with the largest fully flat bed of any airline in business class, larger than many found in first class of other airlines. The seats are wider than most other major airlines. There are also ottoman's which double as guest seats. There are a maximum of 4 upper class suites across the width of the cabin (as opposed to the usual 8) providing personal access to the aisle. In Premium Economy each seat is wider, bigger and includes headrests and leg rests. There are also dedicated check in counters for those in Premium economy. Across all classes, each seat is fitted with a seatback TV with a wide choice of channels, movies, comedy, sports, kid's shows and drama. On top of this there is also video on-demand. On many of these systems a video game console is integrated into the system, with up to 35 different games guaranteeing each flight no matter how long will not be one of boredom. In Economy all passengers receive a complimentary amenity kit, this is a trendy back pack with novelties like postcards, earplugs, socks, and lip balm. All passengers can receive pre-flight glass of champagne and an extensive range of newspapers.

Flying Club

Virgin Atlantic's frequent flyer club is known as 'Flying Club' and is known as one of the best in the world. Benefits can include flights with Virgin Atlantic, flights with Virgin Atlantic's partners (Air Jamaica, Air New Zealand, Air Seychelles, ANA, America West Airlines, Austrian Airlines, BMI, Caribbean Star Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, SAS, Singapore Airlines and South African Airways), upgrades, hotel stays with any of Virgin's partnership hotels (Twelve Apostles, Gitcombe House, Hilton Honors, Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts, Orient – Express Hotels, Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts, Shangri – La Hotels & Resorts, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces), inclusion in regular promotions, vehicl