Virgin Atlantic
Airlines and AviationEngland, United Kingdom5001-10000 Employees
Virgin Atlantic is a UK-based airline and aviation company that operates passenger flights with a focus on long-haul travel and transatlantic connections. Through a joint venture with Delta Air Lines and connections to Air France and KLM, it provides access to a network spanning more than 350 cities across North America, Europe, and the UK. The carrier has grown to become Britain's second largest, offering routes to destinations such as New York, Orlando, the Caribbean, Delhi, and Johannesburg. The company is headquartered in Crawley, England, and traces its origins to 1984 when it began flying. Virgin Atlantic positions itself within the airlines and aviation sector with an emphasis on sustainability and making travel accessible to a broad range of people. A recent development in 2026 is Virgin Holidays announcing a route between London Heathrow and Phuket, with three weekly flights planned for December 2026.