Get ready to see the world differently with our newest member airline

Ever since Virgin Atlantic was founded in Britain back in 1984, the airline has been proud to do things differently.

Virgin Atlantic’s bold brand, dedication to innovation and unwavering focus on providing exceptional customer service and comfort has earned it a place in the hearts of passengers – including 4.4 million who took to the skies with the airline in 2022.

This approach has also grabbed industry attention, with Virgin Atlantic last year voted Britain’s only Global Five Star airline by APEX for the sixth year running.

At SkyTeam, we’re delighted to welcome Virgin Atlantic onboard. As SkyTeam’s first and only UK member airline, Virgin Atlantic’s arrival at the alliance opens up exciting new opportunities for customers and our member airlines.

For members, the historic move enhances the alliance’s transatlantic network and services to and from Heathrow and Manchester Airport.

SkyTeam Elite Plus customers travelling on Virgin Atlantic, Delta or Aeromexico will have access to Virgin Atlantic’s renowned Clubhouse at London Heathrow, while other SkyTeam Elite Plus members can take advantage of their airline-designated lounge at Terminal 3. Elite Plus members will also enjoy a network of 750 airport lounges worldwide. As per existing agreements, Delta Gold Medallion members will not have access to Virgin Atlantic’s Heathrow Clubhouse unless travelling in Virgin Atlantic Upper Class or Delta One.

For Virgin Atlantic customers, SkyTeam membership opens up a global network of airlines with which to earn and redeem points, as well as a host of new benefits through SkyPriority services.

Virgin Atlantic customers will now benefit from a consistent, seamless customer experience, across 1,000 global destinations in over 170 countries. Customers can conveniently book every SkyTeam member flight on a single ticket, checking in with baggage just once through to their final destination.

Shai Weiss, CEO Virgin Atlantic, commented:
“SkyTeam shares a customer-first ethos that mirrors our own and our entry into the alliance marks an important milestone in achieving our vision to become the most-loved travel company.

“We want to reward those who choose to fly with Virgin Atlantic and our Flying Club members deserve the very best loyalty proposition. Our SkyTeam membership offers this through a global network of maximized reward opportunities alongside enhanced services on the ground and in the skies.

 

Patrick Roux, SkyTeam CEO and Managing Director, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Virgin Atlantic into SkyTeam, taking an already close relationship to new heights and elevating our customer offering with more routes to exciting destinations and access to aspirational airport lounges – not to mention the airline’s world-famous flair.

The U.K. is a key market for SkyTeam and with Virgin Atlantic on board, customers can look forward to more opportunities to earn and redeem miles as they fly, enjoying the iconic travel experience that makes our newest member a globally loved airline.”

Watch this video to see a Virgin Atlantic aircraft receive a touch of SkyTeam branding.