Delta's Airline Partners

Virgin Atlantic®
Delta and Virgin Atlantic share a home at London-Heathrow’s (LHR) Terminal 3, meaning simpler departures, transfers and arrivals, plus access to exciting new amenities. Read on to learn about the many benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our industry-leading partnership with Virgin Atlantic.

About Us
Benefits All Around
You can earn and redeem miles with ease on Virgin Atlantic flights. Plus, Delta One® customers and Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members enjoy premium benefits, like access to the Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge and Upper Class Wing.
An Expansive Network
Our combined schedule means more choice between key business markets in the U.S. and London. Virgin Atlantic offers up to 12 nonstop flights per day between New York City and London-Heathrow on peak days, and is expanding its network to include nonstop service between Portland and London-Heathrow, and between New York-JFK and Glasgow. Enjoy up to 37 round-trip flights between North America and the United Kingdom each day.
Our Onboard Best
Enjoy a consistent, industry-leading experience with our combined fleet. We’re talking 180° flat-bed seats and in-seat power in Delta One® and Upper Class, extra comfort in premium economy and personal on-demand entertainment at every seat on every U.S. - U.K. flight.

Additional Benefits
Travel Info
When flying on a Virgin Atlantic flight, check-in online at virgin-atlantic.com, or at a Virgin Atlantic kiosk or ticket counter. Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver Medallion Members, enjoy Elite benefits when flying on Virgin Atlantic. Learn more about the benefits available with Virgin Atlantic as a Medallion Member. Learn more about Virgin Atlantic's carry-on and checked baggage allowances before flying., opens in a new window
How to Earn And Redeem Miles
To earn miles for a Virgin Atlantic flight, be sure to include your SkyMiles number when completing your reservation, whether you are booking at delta.com or through another channel. Then, use your miles on delta.com to book a Virgin Atlantic flight. Learn more about how to earn and use your miles with Virgin Atlantic. Not a SkyMiles Member yet? Join now to start earning miles that don’t expire that can take you closer to your next adventure. 
Booking Virgin Atlantic at delta.com
You can book Virgin Atlantic-operated flights between North America and the U.K. directly at delta.com. Just look for “Operated by: Virgin Atlantic” when searching for your flight.

General: All SkyMiles program rules apply to SkyMiles program membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption, and travel benefits. The rules are subject to change anytime. To review the rules, please visit Membership Guide & Program Rules. Taxes and fees for Award Travel are the responsibility of the passenger and must be paid at the time the ticket is booked. Partner offers subject to the terms and conditions of each individual offer. Offers void where prohibited by law. Offers and benefits subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.

Mileage Earning & Redemption: For complete details on earning miles with Virgin Atlantic, please visit delta.com/partnerairlines. For details on redeeming miles with Virgin Atlantic, please visit delta.com/awardtravel.

Priority Check-in: Diamond and Platinum Medallion members may check in using the Upper Class check-in line. Gold Medallion members may check in using the Premium Economy check-in line. Members and guests in the same reservation are allowed to check in together at the assigned check-in line. Please travel with and be prepared to show your Medallion card to the Virgin Atlantic representative to receive these benefits.

Priority Baggage Handling: Diamond and Platinum Medallion members will receive Upper Class priority baggage handling. Gold Medallion members will receive Premium Economy priority baggage handling. Benefit is only applicable to Diamond, Platinum or Gold Medallion members in the same reservation and no guests. Please travel with and be prepared to show your Medallion card to the Virgin Atlantic representative to receive these benefits.

Priority Security: Priority security available at select airports. At LHR, Diamond and Platinum Medallion members will be able to use priority security through the Private Security Channel at Upper Class Wing or Upper Class Check-In. Gold Medallion members will be able to use priority security through the Fast Track Channel. Please see Virgin Atlantic agent for more details. Members are allowed to bring one guest through Priority Security and Fast Track. Please travel with and be prepared to show your Medallion card to the Virgin Atlantic representative to receive these benefits.

Priority Boarding: Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion members and their companions will be able to board with the Upper Class and Premium Economy passengers. Please listen to the announcement at the gate prior to boarding. Please travel with and be prepared to show your Medallion card to the Virgin Atlantic representative to receive these benefits.

Baggage Fee Waivers: Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion members may check one additional piece of baggage weighing up to 23kg (~50lbs). Waivers are only applicable to Diamond, Platinum or Gold Medallion members and are not extended to guests traveling with the same reservation. For more information about carry-on and checked baggage allowances, please visit virgin-atlantic.com. Please travel with and be prepared to show your Medallion card to the Virgin Atlantic representative to receive these benefits.

Clubhouse lounge access: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounge access is available at select locations to Delta One® passengers, Upper Class passengers, and Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion Members with a same-day nonstop transatlantic flight between North America and the U.K. that is operated by Delta or Virgin Atlantic. Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members may access Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses in London-Gatwick, New York-JFK, Newark, Washington-Dulles, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco Airports. Gold Medallion Members may only access Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses within the U.S. (New York-JFK, Newark, Washington-Dulles, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco Airports). Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion Members are allowed to bring one guest. While access to the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in London-Heathrow is not available to Gold Medallion Members, these Members may enjoy access to No1 Lounges, Heathrow  at LHR’s Terminal 3opens in a new window. Please travel with and be prepared to show proof of your Medallion status to the Virgin Atlantic representative to receive these benefits.

The Latest Virgin Atlantic News 

Virgin Atlantic, Air France, KLM, and Delta have launched their expanded joint venture offering a greater choice of routes and loyalty options when traveling between Europe, the U.K., and North America.

The new partnership provides customers with more convenient flight schedules and a shared goal of ensuring a smooth and consistent travel experience, whichever airline people fly.  The partnership also provides the flexibility to book flights on any of the four carriers through their respective mobile apps, websites, or via travel agents. Customers will enjoy award-winning service, top-tier premium cabin products and complimentary food, drink and seatback in-flight entertainment in all cabins on all trans-Atlantic flights

Delta is building on its position as the leading global carrier in Boston and New York with the launch of two new international routes – nonstop service from Boston's Logan International Airport and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport to London's Gatwick Airport will begin next summer in partnership with Virgin Atlantic.

London-Gatwick will be the eighth nonstop trans-Atlantic destination from Boston on Delta and its partners, who together offer up to 13 daily flights between Boston and Europe. In New York, the additional flight adds to Delta and Virgin's combined eight daily flights to London-Heathrow – and three additional daily flights to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester – from Delta's JFK hub.

Delta and its joint venture partners together offer their customers the most transatlantic flights and seats out of the northeast United States.

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